Friday 17 July 2015

A Day Trip To Macau

Hong Kong, Day 3 - Hong Kong to Macau.

A day trip to Macau. After a hearty breakfast at the market, it was time to make the move. We will be meeting up with the rest of our group at the Hong Kong - Macau Ferry Terminal.
At the MTR Kowloon Bay Station, I noticed that Hong Kong people walk very fast. When using the escalator, always stand on the right side to leave the left side free for those who are on the hurry.

Waiting for the approaching MTR coach.

Queuing and waiting for the ferry.
Here are some of the snapshots I have taken on the ferry ride between Hong Kong and Macau.

Shun Tak Centre - China Merchants Tower.

I managed to get a seat next to the window.

Some like me were taking photos, some were checking their mobile phones.

Some took the opportunity to rest or catch up on their forty winks.

The ferry ride took about an hour depending on the sea condition.

The ferry can take in a few hundred passengers.

It was a cloudy day, at times gloomy.

We were on the Turbojet Ferry.

Pete was pointing out all the important buildings to us.

But I couldn't remember most of them, sorry Pete....
Out in the open sea, the ride was smooth and none of us suffered any sea sickness.

Approaching Macau...



Passing under the bridge...

The building on the left is the Macau Science Centre.

Hotels and casinos of Macau beckoned...

Leaving Macau for Hong Kong...


Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal in Hong Kong.

We have these two young friends entertaining us with their playful teasing and chatters while travelling on the MTR.

Linking to Skywatch Friday.

An offended friend is harder to win back than a fortified city.
Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with bars.
(Proverbs 18:19, New Living Translation-NLT)

53 comments:

  1. definitel;y it was trip.And I love travellingf by ferrry

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  2. The ferry looks like a fun way to see the sights and views of the city and skyline. I have heard a lot about Macau. Have a happy weekend!

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    1. Thank you, Eileen. It was my first visit to Macau.

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  3. Wa one hour ferry ride......nice! Beautiful buildings esp the famous Macau casino :)

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    1. The ride was good, was busy taking snapshots so didn't even feel the time.

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  4. Lovely sea view. You guys did not visit any casinos in Macau??

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  5. amazing post!
    Happy weekend :)

    http://itsmetijana.blogspot.com/

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  6. Nancy, what gorgeous views!!! Thank you so much for sharing this lovely tour.

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  7. Tremendously busy! The Macau Science Centre really catches my eye.

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    1. Thank you, Willaim. We didn't get to visit the Science Centre!

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  8. Now you're talking. I love being on the water. A lot.

    What a fun trip.

    Have a fabulous day and weekend. ☺

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    1. Hi Sandee, initially I was a bit nervous because of the length of the journey but I overcame it. So glad that I didn't get sea sick. I enjoy the ferry ride very much.

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  9. Macau looks like a beautiful city! I love how you captured it from the sea.

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    1. Thank you, Fredamans. Have a fabulous weekend!

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  10. It looks so modern! You had surely a nice trip!

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    1. Thank you, Ola. We enjoy this trip very much!

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  11. What a nice trip this must have been. Sure pretty city...

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    1. Thanks, BJ. The trip was really nice and wait till I show you the buildings in Macau in my coming post.

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  12. WOW, too built up for this country boy. Tom The Backroads Traveller

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    1. Hong Kong and Macau are two huge concrete jungles with all the modern buildings.

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  13. During the last trip, my girl was vomiting like mad in the ferry... I neatly threw up too..maybe due to the chugging waves then... We dint get to see what you saw....

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    1. It could be the rough sea. Our ferry ride to and from Macau were quite smooth. The ferry we were in were very big and more stable too!

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  14. Great way to travel to get to see more. Looks like great company your had.

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    1. Thank you, dear. We were blessed with great company.

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  15. Looks like a nice day you had. So glad the ride was smooth and not bumpy!

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  16. Nice place
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  17. It sounds like a very enjoyable ferry ride.
    thanks for sharing this.
    JB

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    1. Thank you, Julia. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  18. Majestic buildings and a lovely harbor!
    I liked your photos from the ferry.
    Looks like a great place to go on vacation.
    Have a Great Weekend!
    Peace :)

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    1. Thank you, Chandra. Hong Kong and Macau are both great places. We had a wonderful vacation!

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  19. What did you do in Macau? Will you write another post for it? How much is the ferry fare from HK to Macau? Thanks again for the photos. Makes me feel that I am the one taking the ferry. :D

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    1. Hi Mun, stay with me and I will share what we did in Macau. The ferry fare from Kowloon to Macau was HKD164, one way, economy class, Turbojet Ferry.

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  20. nice! Macao, love it. very nice place and great casino! food is good too ;)

    portugeuse tarts?

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    1. Hi Irvine, we didn't get to visit all the places, just a few only. Oh yes, we tasted the Portuguese tarts-yummy!

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  21. Enjoyed your photos! Looks like a great spot to visit! blessings ~ tanna

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    1. It was a blessed trip, Tanna. Have a beautiful Sunday!

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  22. Brilliant photos. The buildings were amazing. I noticed that as you approached the building the water changed from a blue to a brown. Why is it that way? I also noticed cruise ships. Where do they go? I ask a lot of questions, don't I?
    Have a brilliant Saturday Nancy. See ya.

    Cruisin Paul

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    1. Paul, I am not sure but I think the brown water could be due to some construction work, etc. going on somewhere nearby. About the cruise ships, I have not idea. Have a good Sunday!

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  23. Macau, a nice & interesting place to visit. Love your amazing shots.

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    1. Thank you, Irene. Have a beautiful Sunday!

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  24. Nancy, it must be exciting taking the ferry and seeing the amazing sights!

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    1. Phong Hong, it was like most of the time throughout the ferry ride, I was glued to the window...lol..taking snapshots for my album. Really exciting for me!

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  25. I have traveled once to Macau. Love the shots you have captured.

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    1. Thank you, Lay Hoon. Have a lovely Sunday!

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