Macau will punish every unprepared traveler – here's a 3-day itinerary to save you!

First time in Macau and don't know where to start your citywalk? ❓ I've prepared a perfect 3-day, 2-night itinerary covering all must-sees without detours 🈶 Food 🈶 Fun 🈶 Stay 🈶 Photo spots 📸 〰️ ❣️Day 1: World Heritage Tour → Old Town ▫️Morning (9:00-12:00) Ruins of St. Paul's area Ruins of St. Paul's (P1/P7) – arrive early to avoid crowds Mount Fortress (near P7) – panoramic old town views ▫️Afternoon (14:00-18:00) Lighthouse & Sloped Streets Guia Lighthouse (P5) – take the cable car up Rua de Maria I (P6/P8) – 20min walk downhill, pink buildings + coastal road · ❣️Day 2: Luxury Experience + Night Spectacle (Cotai) Theme: European Charm → Urban Wonderland ▫️Morning (10:00-13:00) Parisian → Londoner Eiffel Tower at Parisian (P3) – free observation deck Londoner exteriors (P2/P9-10) – British clock tower, red phone booths, black cabs ▫️Afternoon (14:30-17:00) Grand Lisboa Palace's Green Victory (P11-P12) ▫️Evening (19:00-22:00) Wynn Palace cable car + musical fountain – free rides, stunning night views · ❣️Day 3: Local Flavors + Food Crawl (Taipa Village) Theme: Portuguese Quarter → Culinary Adventure ▫️Morning (10:00-12:30) Taipa Houses + Rua do Cunha Taipa Houses – mint-green Portuguese buildings, museums + wetlands Rua do Cunha main street (P14) – great for exploring Lunch (12:30-14:00) Wa Ting Tea Room (P14) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must-try: Salted egg yolk chicken wings, XO sauce pork neck rice rolls (retro HK decor) ▫️Afternoon (14:30-16:00) Hidden gems Alley beside McDonald's (P15) 〰️ Transport tips 👇🏻 Peninsula→Cotai: Free shuttle buses from Grand Lisboa/Wynn Within Taipa: 15min walk from Rua do Cunha to Londoner (covered walkways) 〰️ 💢 Travel documents 🪪 Only valid HK/Macau permit + visa allowed (passport invalid), apply 7 days in advance 〰️ Accommodation 👇🏻 Day1: Sofitel Ponte 16, Day2: Cotai (Londoner/Grand Lisboa Palace) 〰️ ⚠️ Pro tips 👇🏻 ✅ Some Rua do Cunha eateries cash-only (e.g. Fong Bin Kee beef offal), prepare 500MOP ✅ "Soda Tea Room" near McDonald's (P15) gets crowded – visit off-peak 〰️ This efficient itinerary covers all key attractions in just 3 packed days