Macau (China) > Getting there and getting around > How to get around Macau

Getting Around    Macau is a small place with ever more roads and bridges and an efficient public transport system. Getting around the peninsula itself is often best done on foot, but for longer journeys there are buses, taxis and cycle rickshaws. If you want to explore the islands at your own pace there are bikes and cars for rent.      By Bus  Macau has an extensive, inexpensive bus network that runs from 6:30 am to midnight. Some useful routes include:  #10 and #10A runs from the ferry terminal, past the Lisboa casino to the Largo do Senado and then along Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro and down to the A-Ma Temple.   #10B departs from the China border down past the ferry terminal to the Lisboa casino.    #21A leaves from A-Ma Temple and goes past the Largo do Senado before going down to Coloane, stopping at Seac Pai Van Park, Coloane village and Hac Sa beach.   #AP1 starts at the airport and passes the ferry terminal before going to the China border.    By Taxi  Taxis are either yellow or black..     By Cycle Rickshaw  More sightseeing tour than effective transport, cycle rickshaws offer a slow, pleasant pace, allowing you to really take in the street life. They cluster outside the ferry terminal and the Hotel Lisboa, costing around MOP$150 for an hour. Make sure you establish the price at the beginning of the journey, but by the end you’ll agree that they’ve earned the price.    By Bicycle  Bicycle offers a good way to get around parts of Macau, but isn’t recommended on the peninsula and, as there are no designated cycle paths, you’ll have to ride on the road. Taipa village is easily explored by bike, although much of the rest of the island is highly developed and roads are busy.     Coloane’s roads are quieter but there are a lot of hills and to really get into the countryside you’re better off on foot.  Bikes can be rented from some of the upscale hotels like the Hyatt on Taipa and theWestin on Coloane, or from a kiosk near the Tin Hau temple in Taipa village. Note that you’re not allowed to cross any of the bridges between the peninsula and Taipa by bicycle.    By Car  Though Macau’s tiny size almost makes vehicle rental seem excessive, the fact that they have soft-top mini Moke jeeps adds a little island flavor. Drivers must be at least 21 years old and possess a valid driver’s license. You need to bring along your passport and a credit card as deposit. Note that in Macau cars drive on the left.  Mini Moke jeep   See also:    Introduction : Macau main attractions - orientation    Macau Sightseeing - Architectural Treasures    Macau Sightseeing - Churches & Temples    Macau Sightseeing – Parks    Sightseeing – Taipa and Coloane    Macau museums    Macau history    Tourist information    Events and festivals in Macau    Macau adventures : Bungee, Golf, Gambling, Casinos, Watersports    Macau Walks – St. Malo, Churches, Coloane    How to get to Macau    Entry requirements (visa)   Back to Macau travel guide homepage