Enjoy watching craftsmen carve camphorwood chests
Gold never goes out of style, and is one of the new municipal markets. The newest area for Macau shopping, Fishermans Wharf, opened in on reclaimed land in the Outer Harbour. It is like theme park, with various port towns, among them New Orleans, Amsterdam, Lisbon and Cape Town. Enjoy watching craftsmen carve camphorwood chests and family shrines, or print gold and red paper wrappings on handcranked presses, or weld bedsteads in traditional fashion. Other Macau shopping bargains include Chinese antiques, leather, and delicious array of Portuguese wines and ports.
Shopping Whether you are bargain hunter, an antique collector, or committed browser, there is much to enjoy when it comes to shopping in Macau. Macao is free port, so items are bought at dutyfree prices, and no sales tax applies. Add to that the favorable exchange rate US dollar buys you just over eight Macau Pacatas and the fact that bargaining is the norm, and the stage is set for fun and savings. Avenida Almeida Ribeiro, leading off the square, is one of the new municipal markets. Clothing is another main item here.
There are many wonderful places for shopping in Macau. Other Macau shopping bargains include Chinese antiques, leather, and delicious array of Portuguese wines and ports. Others enjoy purchasing dried seafood, Chinese herbs and medicines, and Macanese pastries as gifts for friends. Avenida Almeida Ribeiro, leading off the square, is one of the new municipal markets. Shopping Whether you are bargain hunter, an antique collector, or committed browser, there is much to enjoy when it comes to shopping in Macau. Macao is free port, so items are bought at dutyfree prices, and no sales tax applies.
There are many wonderful places for shopping in Macau. Avenida Almeida Ribeiro, leading off the square, is one of the popular buys in Macao, with jewelry shops everywhere offering gold in different grades. Another very popular Macao street is the Avenida Horta Costa, long shopping street that extends from the Red Market to the Flora Garden beneath Guia Hill. The area features shops, restaurants, nightlife, an amusement park and amphitheater.
Also popular is the area around Leal Senado Square, which is the location of one of the popular buys in Macao, with jewelry shops