Taipa Ferry Terminal to Hong Kong, MTR and ticket

We catch the free shuttle bus at hotel to Taipa ferry terminal. I would suggest you to book your ferry ticket in advanced, especially in peak holidays, to avoid disappointment. We arrived an hour early and are allowed to board earlier ferry (bought 1pm and allowed board 12pm).

Ticket cost HKD167 per person. Seat number will be allocated and journey was about an hour.

Sheung Wan MTR will be at the Hong Kong ((HK) ferry terminal. It may be slightly tricky get to the MTR station at basement but can always seek help ask around. 

The route not that tricky. Signboard direction could consistently lead us to where we needed.

*Be careful of the MTR train GAP when boarding. 

Every station, we could find street directions and exit point on the map. (Sheung Wan station)

We purchased the adult travel card (24hrs unlimited usage). Generally, first day we will need use more often, as we may exit wrong stations, or wanted to explore places. 

*Note the way to enter and exit the station. Enter we just TAP while exit we need to SLOT in.

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1. Hong Kong Airport to Macau Taipa direct ferry
2. City of Dream, Hardrock hotel, Shuttle bus, Cotai Central
3. Macau Studio City Resort with world highest figure-8 Ferris Wheel
4. Macau Grand Hyatt, Lisboa, Wynn, MGM, Fisherman Wharf
5. Taipa Ferry Terminal to Hong Kong, MTR and ticket
6. Hong Kong Michelin Street Food, Lee Garden Guesthouse
7. Hong Kong Skyline, Symphony of Lights

8. Cycling in Hong Kong with Unobstructed Scenic View
9. Famous Hong Kong Dim Sum, Jia Jia dessert, Evergreen Hotel

10. In Town Flight Check in, IFC Mall, Tim Ho Wan, Train to Airport

Macau Grand Hyatt, Lisboa, Wynn, MGM, Fisherman Wharf

Another hotel we stayed was this beautiful Grand Hyatt which rank #8 in tripadvisor. It was also

belong to the group City of Dream. Fortunately, we were given a night stay (fri) for free, if not, have to choose the best and clean street. Thank to City of Dream for giving us the wonderful experience.

The stylish lobby of Grand Hyatt

The room is awesome! I go.... Wowwwww! when step in. 

If you need privacy, you can just pull and close the washroom door. 

Can take the idea for your new flat. 

In case you wonder what type of power plug is using there.

Swim pool has view of the Hardrock and Cotai group hotels lining up. 

It a big rectangle pool and you can see those trees dancing on that windy day (Nov)

Another hotel coming up soon (maybe by Wynn). There will be cable cars 

going around their vicinity. Looks great!

Grand Hyatt guest drop off and valet parking.

On the shuttle bus, from Taipa to Macau. Remember to board the correct bus.

Some of those destinations are HERE.

This is one of the bus alighting point, Macau peninsula (Sintra). *This will not

be the pickup location. But no worries, its just a left turn (i think is left) away. 

Photo below Sintra hotel - Point 1 is the alighting and Point 2 will be the boarding. 

This map will help visualize the route we be checking out to few of the most famous casino/hotels. 

Point 1 will be the Sintra Hotel where we alighted. 

Walking towards Point 2 is the Grand Lisboa  (open on Dec 2008). It is the tallest building in Macau. Look at the iconic figure. Does it look like fire flame? And across the road is old colorful Lisboa.

Use the under bridge, and we will be near magnificent Wynn (open on Sep 2006)

Three powerful Rolls Royce awaiting.... let's wait and see who be getting in

Wynn check-in lobby so many beautiful goldfishes - GOLD.

Wynn Casino entrance

Next will be MGM (open Dec 2007). It has a lovely seductive tall fish tank. 

The MGM vibrant check-in lobby. 

Walking towards map point 1 is our beautiful "Statue of Guan Yin"

Then reached the renowned Sands Macau  (open May 2004). 

Blink blink Blink Gold Gold Gold

Frankly, nothing much here, just this awesome Roman wall for photo shooting (below). 

In case you thought this background is poster, it's solid wall and real sky!

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1. Hong Kong Airport to Macau Taipa direct ferry
2. City of Dream, Hardrock hotel, Shuttle bus, Cotai Central
3. Macau Studio City Resort with world highest figure-8 Ferris Wheel
4. Macau Grand Hyatt, Lisboa, Wynn, MGM, Fisherman Wharf
5. Taipa Ferry Terminal to Hong Kong, MTR and ticket
6. Hong Kong Michelin Street Food, Lee Garden Guesthouse
7. Hong Kong Skyline, Symphony of Lights

8. Cycling in Hong Kong with Unobstructed Scenic View
9. Famous Hong Kong Dim Sum, Jia Jia dessert, Evergreen Hotel

10. In Town Flight Check in, IFC Mall, Tim Ho Wan, Train to Airport

Macau Studio City Resort with world highest figure-8 Ferris Wheel

Just two weeks ago was the opening of this new Cinema-themed resort - Studio City!

"A monumental new world of glamor and excitement is about to be unveiled. Studio City brings you the very best in global entertainment, iconic landmarks and resort experiences that can’t be found anywhere else on earth."

Yes indeed this resort is very impressive especially the deco from outside the resort.

Some of the highlights:
1. World highest figure-8 Ferris Wheel
2. Batman 4D flight simulation ride.
3. The House of Magic
4. Fun Zone for Kid
5. Ibiza nightlife

It's about less than 15 mins walk from City of Dream. There is free transfer between City of dream

and Studio City. 

The House of Magic world’s greatest magicians. Host by world famous illusionist, Franz Harary. Adult price HKD400.

Fun zone for kids - Packed with all the popular Warner Bros., DC Comics and Hanna-Barbera characters. 1Adult + 1Child HKD200.

DC Comics' first Batman 4D flight simulation ride. Latest in flight simulation technology and the very best in audio design and visual graphics

The check-in lobby is very spacious and elegant.

 Big non-smoking casino. It seem like macau casino now encourage no smoking.
There are cubicles build for smokers. 

  Nice japanese food inside casino.

You can pay bill by cash or Casino point (15 points for this set meal)

Model of Studio CIty

The iconic Golden Reel is the world highest figure-8 Ferris Wheel. 

Operating hours; 12pm-8pm (Weekdays), 11am-9pm (Weekend and holiday)

Price range; Adult HKD100, Child HKD80

Coaches transfer visitors and guests to place similar as City of Dream. For detail click HERE.

Click here:
1. Hong Kong Airport to Macau Taipa direct ferry
2. City of Dream, Hardrock hotel, Shuttle bus, Cotai Central
3. Macau Studio City Resort with world highest figure-8 Ferris Wheel
4. Macau Grand Hyatt, Lisboa, Wynn, MGM, Fisherman Wharf
5. Taipa Ferry Terminal to Hong Kong, MTR and ticket
6. Hong Kong Michelin Street Food, Lee Garden Guesthouse
7. Hong Kong Skyline, Symphony of Lights

8. Cycling in Hong Kong with Unobstructed Scenic View
9. Famous Hong Kong Dim Sum, Jia Jia dessert, Evergreen Hotel

10. In Town Flight Check in, IFC Mall, Tim Ho Wan, Train to Airport

City of Dream, Hardrock hotel, Shuttle bus, Cotai Central

This will be a 2 nights at Macau and 2 nights at Hong Kong holidays. I would suggest you to fly direct flight to Macau and back from Hong Kong or vice versa.

For our trip, we had bought the flight offer by TigerAir months ago, and lately offer by Macau City of Dream with free weekdays room. So without much choices, we landed at Hong Kong International Airport and transfer direct (no need exit from immigration) to Macau Taipa by Cotai ferry.

Detail of direct Hong Kong Airport transfer to Macau Taipa HERE.

We be using HKD money in Macau as well. Sometimes the change will be given MOP as both currency are equal value.

 Exit from Macau Taipa Ferry Terminal and you be spoil for choices with all the 

Casino/Hotel shuttle coaches service lining along doorstep. It's FREE. 

Map 1: Ours is at City of Dream which consist of Hardrock Hotel/Crown Towers/Grand Hyatt.

So just hop into the coach with City of Dream banner. 

Map 2: The other nearby will be "Cotai Central" (Green coach) which consists of Conrad/Sheraton/Holiday Inn. St Regis will be ready soon. This group will be sharing Sands casino.

Venetian is also across the street

Hardrock hotel main lobby. It smells great too!

 This super long limo was outside.

The hotel room without doubt are exquisite and spacious. Bed is very comfortable. 

Separated bathroom and W.C make doing "business" convenient. Bathroom with a bathtub. All hotels in Macau have FREE wifi. 

Rock pool room view.

New dinning Options at level 2 - SOHO.

 Forget about the one in red :D
Who are both in white? Hint: Hong Kong famous singers!

 These are areas you can catch shuttle services. One outside main lobby and the other

at basement. *All their shuttle buses come with FREE wifi service. That's great especially we need to check out what places to go/eat. New hotel/casino with shopping - Studio City (Oct 2015)

Click here:
1. Hong Kong Airport to Macau Taipa direct ferry
2. City of Dream, Hardrock hotel, Shuttle bus, Cotai Central
3. Macau Studio City Resort with world highest figure-8 Ferris Wheel
4. Macau Grand Hyatt, Lisboa, Wynn, MGM, Fisherman Wharf
5. Taipa Ferry Terminal to Hong Kong, MTR and ticket
6. Hong Kong Michelin Street Food, Lee Garden Guesthouse
7. Hong Kong Skyline, Symphony of Lights

8. Cycling in Hong Kong with Unobstructed Scenic View
9. Famous Hong Kong Dim Sum, Jia Jia dessert, Evergreen Hotel

10. In Town Flight Check in, IFC Mall, Tim Ho Wan, Train to Airport