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CITIES INTRODUCTION - MACAO

In Macao, tourists enjoy a relaxed tour, souvenir shopping, sightseeing of heritage buildings and architecture, and local delicacy. Here in the city, young ones also love colourful events - the Annual Art Festival, Food Festival, International Dragon Boat Competition, and Macau Grand Prix! 

Spanning an area of 33sq. km, Macao is a dynamic all inclusive city. Macao prospers from its pillar industry, which is gaming and junket activities, at secondary is export-oriented and with the lowest tax rate in the Greater Bay Area. It is an economically vibrant city in the Asia Pacific Region, rejoicing its financial stability, no exchange control, freeport, and separate customs territory status. It serves as an essential link between Mainland and international markets. To encourage creativity and talents, the Macao Government launched the Sino-Portuguese Young Start-ups and Innovation Centre and the Macao Young Entrepreneur Incubation Centre in 2017 and 2018, respectively.   

Please also refer to the website of the Macao SAR Government (in Chinese only) for Macao's key efforts in promoting Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. 

Area: 33 sq. km

Population: 672,800

Transportation (to and from HK): Cross-boundary coach, shuttle bus (HZM Bus), ferry

Key Industry Development: Pillar industries include Gaming, and Junket Activities (note at bottom)