Travelers may enjoy reading the following books and websites related to the history, culture and modern day travel of Macau:

  • Macau: The Imaginary City: Culture and Society, 1577 – Present (New Perspectives on Asian History, by Jonathon Porter offers travelers information the history and culture of the area.  More information about the book is online at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0813... .  More information about the history of Macau can be learned by visiting http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g29... .  More information about the culture of Macau is available at http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g29... .
  • Macau: A Cultural Janus, by Christina Miu Beng Cheng provides readers with an alternative look at the history of the area, different from that often provided in the history books but important all the same.  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/9622... .
  • Taste of Macau: Portuguese Cuisine on the China Coast, by Annabel Jackson is more than just a cookbook; it’s a way for travelers to begin to get adjusted to the unique flavor of the traditional foods of Macau.  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0781... .
  • Lonely Planet Hong Kong and Macau, by Steve Fallon is a travel guide offering information which is useful to the Macau traveler who plans to day trip to Hong Kong.  Information about the book is located at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1740... .  Information about day trips transportation to Hong Kong is online at http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g29... .
  • There is an increasing number of useful Government and private websites engaged in the promotion of Macau.
  • The Macau Government Tourism Office maintains a very helpful website with a wide variety of information. You can visit it at http://www.macautourism.gov.mo/
  • The official site of Macau World Heritage, featuring 720-degree VR tour. http://www.wh.mo/
  • For up to the minute weather information, try to the Macau Meteorological and Geophysical Services website at http://www.smg.gov.mo
  • The Macau International Airport maintains a site with current flight information. Visit it at http://www.macau-airport.com
  • For news about Macau, attractions and various other useful travel information, try  Macau Travel Portal. Visit them at http://macautravelportal.com