IEEE 802 Plenary Session

March 13-18, 2016

Sands Venetian Macao Hotel, Macau

Tuesday March 1, 2016

MIU #5: Travel Tips and Information About Macau, China (SAR)

IEEE 802 Plenary Session Hotel & Location of All Working Group Sessions

General Information & Useful Tips about Macau, China

Location and Area

Macau (Macao) is a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China currently. It is

located on the southeastern coast of China. Macao's territory consists of a peninsula and two islands

called Taipa and Coloane in the Pearl River Delta of Guangdong Province.

Time

Macao is eight hours ahead of GMT.

language. English is generally used in trade, tourism and commerce.

Currency

The Pataca (MOP$) is Macao's official currency.

 (MOP$) Banknotes have 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 Patacas.

 (MOP$) Coins have 10, 20 and 50 avos, 1, 2, 5 and 10 Patacas.

In general, the exchange rate between US Dollars and Patacas is roughly 8 Patacas = 1 US Dollar. The

exchange rate between HK$ and MOP$ is around HK$100.00 = MOP$103.20.

Currency Exchange

Foreign currency can be easily exchanged to Patacas in hotels, banks and authorized exchange

Macao's electricity supply is at 220V, 50Hz , which follows the system used in Hong Kong, with power

plugs also following the Hong Kong style: three pinned plugs with square or round pins.

Weather

In winter (January to March) and experience mild temperatures averaging 16˚C (60˚F) with lots of

sunshine. Sometimes the temperature may drop below 10

o

C (50˚F). Jackets and umbrellas are

recommended during this period.

Fly to Macau International Airport - http://www.macau-airport.com/en/

Fly directly into Macau International Airport, and be at The Sands Venetian Macao Hotel in less than

ten minutes, courtesy of a free shuttle bus service.

Ferry Service From Hong Kong - http://www.cotaiwaterjet.com/index.html

The Cotai Water Jet Ferry service also runs regular crossings directly from Hong Kong and Kowloon.

Arriving by ferry, both Macau Taipa and Macau Outer Harbour terminals have courtesy shuttle buses to

The Sands Venetian Macao Hotel, with a short journey of between five and 15 minutes.

 Macau International Airport

 Taipa Ferry Terminal

 Macau Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal

A PDF of these cards and directions to the Sands Venetian Macao Hotel is also available online at:

http://802world.org/plenary/airport-ground-transportation/

* Print Setting - 6 pages per 1 page will yield all taxi cards on a double sided sheet of paper.

Travel Tips from Trip Advisor

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g664891-

c211473/Macau:China:Skypier.To.Macau.All.You.Need.To.Know.html

Trip Advisor Site: Insider Tip from IEEE 802.15 Chair Dr. Robert Heile

Use the airport express train (instead of bus 11) if you do not mind a 1km or so walk between the

express train stations and the ferry terminals in either Kowloon or Hong Kong Island. All are easy to find

on Google Maps.

Macau Entrance VISA

A Macau visa can be obtained through the Embassies/Consulates of the PRC and should be used

within its validity.

Visitors may also apply for an entry permit or visa upon arrival at the immigration checkpoint. However,

visitors from certain countries are required to obtain a visa in advance before their trip to Macao. For

more information, please visit the website: http://www.fsm.gov.mo/psp/eng/AfMV.html

The above information is for reference only. For further information on entry formalities, please

contact the Macao Immigration Services of Public Security Police Force at Tel: (Macao area

code) +853 2872 5488 or email: mailto:sminfo@fsm.gov.mo, or visit their website:

Macau

Tel: +853 2882 8888

Maps & Directions

How to Change/Cancel a Room Reservation

Change/Cancel a room by phone or email:

 Phone# 853 2882 8852 Email: mailto:group.reservations@sands.com.mo

How to Make a Room Reservation

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