Taipa
Go to Taipa for the old village's colonial streets, a slower pace than the Macau Peninsula, and the large resort hotels of Cotai.
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Taipa is one of the islands that make up Macau, a Special Administrative Region of China on the Pearl River Delta, across the water from Hong Kong. Bridges link it to the Macau Peninsula and to Coloane, and Macau International Airport is also on Taipa. Macau was a Portuguese territory until 1999, and that history shows in Taipa Village, a small grid of old streets lined with colonial houses, shrines and shops.
Cotai, the reclaimed land between Taipa and Coloane, is the part known for its large casino resort hotels. Taipa suits a trip that pairs a slow walk through the village with an evening in the resorts, and it works well as a day or two within a wider Macau visit. Autumn and winter are the best months for walking the streets. Allow one day for the village and Cotai, and add more if you plan to see the rest of Macau from here.
Taipa in five
- Get a Macau Pass for busesThe Macau Pass is a reloadable card for buses and the Light Rail, and it is the simplest way to pay for both. Load it before you board.Getting around
- Carry patacas for small shopsThe pataca (MOP) is the currency for market stalls, small shops and taxis. Hong Kong dollars are accepted in many places, but change often comes back in patacas.Money and costs
- Use the airport on TaipaMacau International Airport is on Taipa, so many flights land on the island itself. Taxis and buses from the airport reach the village and the resort hotels without a ferry from the peninsula.
- Set up an eSIM before you landMaps and live bus routes are easier to follow with mobile data on arrival. Install the eSIM before you fly so you can switch it on as soon as you land.Phones and eSIM
- Carry your passport for check-inHotels ask for your passport at check-in, and police can ask visitors for ID. Keep a photo of your passport on your phone and leave the original in the hotel safe.Visas and entry
Need to know
- Currency
- Pataca (MOP)
- Entry
- Visa-free for many passports; check before you fly Read more
- Emergency
- 999 police, fire and ambulance
- Tipping
- Not expected; check the bill for a service charge
- Time
- UTC+8, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryCool, dry
- FebruaryCool, misty
- MarchHumid, fog
- AprilWarm, humid
- MayHot, humid
- JuneRainy, typhoons
- JulyHot, typhoons
- AugustTyphoon risk
- SeptemberTyphoon risk
- OctoberMild, dry
- NovemberDry, mild
- DecemberCool, dry
Right now in Taipa
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 29°
- Humidity
- 71%
- Wind
- 26 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 88%
Taipa
01:02 PM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today29°25°88%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 88%.
- Wed28°25°96%Wednesday: Rain. High 28°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 96%.
- Thu29°25°74%Thursday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 74%.
- Fri29°24°54%Friday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 54%.
- Sat28°24°66%Saturday: Drizzle. High 28°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 66%.
- Sun29°24°17%Sunday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 17%.
- Mon27°19°32%Monday: Drizzle. High 27°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 32%.
Updated 09:41 AM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 8.082 MOP
Rates from Nov 3, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Macau Peninsulaabout 15 to 30 min by bus or taxiThe historic center, the ruins of St. Paul's and the casinos of the main city.Read the guide
- Coloaneabout 15 to 25 min by taxiA quieter island with a village and a beach, reached by road from Taipa.
- Hong Kongabout 1 hour by ferryA longer day in a city with its own museums and food, reached by ferry from Macau's terminals.
Before you go to Taipa
Rules for Taipa, checked
- Macau sets its own entry rules, separate from mainland China, so check them before you book.Source
- Smoking is banned in most indoor public places in Macau. Look for signs and the designated smoking areas.
- Dial 999 for police, fire or an ambulance anywhere in Macau.
Plan around Taipa
The region, its islands and the rules for a Macau trip
Read the guideGetting around MacauBuses, Light Rail, taxis and ferries between the islands
Read the guideMoney and costsPaying in patacas, cards and typical prices for a day
Read the guideVisas and entryEntry rules for most passports before you book a flight
Read the guideWhere to stayHotels in Taipa, Cotai and near the airport
Read the guideAsia tripsOther places in the region to pair with a Macau stop
Read the guideTaipa FAQ
Is Taipa worth visiting?
Yes if you want the old streets of Taipa Village and the large resorts of Cotai in one trip. Taipa has fewer sights in a small area than the Macau Peninsula, so it suits a relaxed visit.
How do you get from the Macau Peninsula to Taipa?
By bus or taxi across the bridges, or on the Light Rail's Taipa line. A Macau Pass covers the bus fare.
How many days do you need in Taipa?
Half a day covers Taipa Village and a walk through the old streets. A full day adds Cotai's resorts and a meal on the island.
Is Taipa or Coloane better?
Taipa is busier, with the village and the big resorts. Coloane is quieter, with a village and a beach. Pick Taipa for variety and Coloane for a slow afternoon.
Can you pay by card in Taipa?
Many hotels, restaurants and resorts take cards. Small shops, market stalls and some taxis may take only cash, so carry patacas.