Hi Macau Reddit. American author here, published by an imprint of Penguin Random House. Coming to Macau to do some research, particularly in Coloane / the Ka Ho area.

Not a Canto speaker myself, so looking to hire one or more translators / fixers to help me locate interview subjects and interpret the interviews.

I've emailed a few colleagues at the University of Macau, but thought I'd also throw this out on Reddit to cast a broader net.

Pay is competitive. Feel free to DM me with any questions or to chat further.

Is there a trust worthy used phone shop, or should I just buy online?

Can you recommend a gym in the Macao area with good facilities that's affordable, preferably one where I can train for Hyrox?

I tried inquiring at MacaoFitness, but it’s too expensive for me.

Hello! Planning to watch SVT Dino's concert in Macau. I am just curious if the ticket vendor will allow foreigners without Chinese sim or address to buy tickets.

TYIA 🙌

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Anyone going/from US to macau need help buying that is exclusively only available at target huhu

Hi all! Soooo I am on a last minute decision to go to Macau, gonna go there for 5 days and wish to know whats there to buy? Im more of a shopper so outside of sightseeing and eating, my main goal is to buy some specialties that I can enjoy / use on a day to day basis.

Currently im looking at

Tea bricks

Whisky / hard liquor

Snacks

Local crafts

Tea equipment (zisha pots / mugs / tea containers)

If anyone has any locations or hotspots or local specialties to buy that can be shared it would be much help!

Any help would be much appreciated😁 thanks!

I am moving to Macau next week for work. Looking for recommendations and tips.

I get a week at a hotel paid by the company while I find a place to rent. I was looking at Taipa or One Oasis. Is it true you need to pay 3 months of rent in advance? I am already looking at facebook groups and wanted (ideally) a furnished one bedroom/studio in the 7k-10k budget. If anyone has any advice it would be appreciated.

Probably will have to rely on walking and public transportation for the time being. I hear it's pretty efficient.

How's the weather like? I read it is humid as fuck and winter is only from December to February.

I was advised to get a dehumidifier as soon as possible once I have a place.

What is the cost of living like?

Wanted to ask if you guys would be down to collab

Hello everyone !
There’s this hidden little garden my dad goes to every week, in 小潭山環山徑 (probably some hiking trail) in taipa. Recently this old, huge tree got chopped down with no apparent reason and my dad is really upset about it. It never disturbed anybody and judging by the size and its roots it’s probably really old (few hundred years). I thought old trees like this were protected under government rule… it’s just a pity historical tree like this could just be discarded. I think we just want answers as to why they would do this (possibly sick tree? Infested with bugs?) 😭😭

Hi everyone, going to Macau this weekend. Just wondering if anyone has any lists of tcg stores they can share so I can check them out during my free time? Thanks all!

My wife and I are trying to choose between these 4 hotels. We have stayed at the Conrad overnight before. For anyone that has stayed at the others, how do Studio City, Londoner Grand, and Parisian compare? Thank you for any insight

Does anybody know where I can go for pottery class or such hands-on activities here in macau? Preferably the ones that can understand and communicate in English/spanish/Portuguese any recommendations would be appreciated. I'm also looking for a private piano lesson/drums anything interesting and exciting apart from the touristy things on klook.

Could someone please tell me the best places to go for a peaceful morning run in Macau? Somewhere with beautiful views would be amazing.

And where would you recommend going for breakfast after a really good morning run? :)

Hey everyone! I’m from Ireland and recently visited Macau for 3 days after traveling through Mainland China.

I practically knew nothing about Macau before going there and it surprised me so much. Much better than the real Las Vegas haha! Let me know what you think!

my glasses broke 😔

need new one, cheap, asap

any tips?

thanks!

Currently in macau for about a month and wanted to know where i can do my laundry, the hotel i stay at does offer laundry services but the price is way too expensive, for the price of washing my clothes i could probably get ew ones. So long shot but just wanted to know if there is anywhere here i can do laundry for a reasonable price, any help would be appreciated, thank you.

I got some US Dollars I want to exchange to HKD/MOP but all the money exchange wont accept because its not up to the aesthetic standards lol

Anyone knows where i can exchange? Or knows anyone who would need them

Hey everyone, I’ve recently moved to Macau for my master’s in AI, and I’m hoping to meet more people here, especially those who are studying or working in tech.

I’ve been working in AI/data science for the past few years, so I’m genuinely interested in getting to know people who work in AI, software, data, startups, or related areas. I’d also be interested in connecting with people working at some of the bigger tech companies or tech-focused companies in Macau. Not really looking for anything formal or purely professional it would just be nice to have some people around who are interested in similar things, exchange ideas, talk about what you’re working on, and maybe grab a coffee sometime.

Outside of tech, I’m pretty active. I play tennis and table tennis, I’m getting into swimming, and I usually go for morning runs. So honestly, even if you’re not into AI but you’re up for a game, a run, or just exploring Macau, feel free to reach out.

Would be great to meet some locals, students, working professionals, or anyone else who’s also trying to build a social circle here.

If you know someone who might be up for this, or you’re interested yourself, feel free to drop me a message.

I want to visit again in the next 6 months. But I want to avoid crowds during my next trip. I am avoiding these dates. Is there anything I should add to the list?

• 2026 September 25 to 27 - Mid Autumn Festival
• 2026 October 1 to 7 - Golden Week
• 2026 October 21 to 25 - Macao International Trade and Investment Fair, Lusofonia Festival
• 2026 November 19 to 22 - Grand Prix
• 2026 December 6 - Marathon
• 2026 December 25 - Christmas
• 2027 January 1 - New Year
• 2027 February 6 - Chinese New Year