A duty-free port, so items are bought at duty-free prices, and no sales tax applies. Whether you are a bargain hunter, an antique collector, or a committed browser, there is much to enjoy when it comes to shopping in Macau.

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Gold is one of the most popular buys in Macao, with jewelry shops everywhere offering gold in different grades. After gold, Portuguese wines are another good bargain, as are Chinese antiques and leather garments. Macau has 500 active garment factories, and overruns and seconds can be found in shops and market stalls, for a small percentage of what they would cost in the world’s leading boutiques. In addition, dried seafood, Chinese herbs and medicines, and Macanese pastries are the ideal gifts for relatives and friends. Cameras and electronics are also available at bargain prices, and it is wise to ask for a warranty or guarantee if the brand is not familiar. Porcelains and fine ceramics are also popular buys in Macao. Some factories will even custom make a vase or set of tableware with your family crest, or in a pattern copied from your curtains.

There are many wonderful places for shopping in Macau. One of the most popular is the area around Leal Senado Square, many of which sell overruns and seconds from Macau's many garment factories. You can also pick up Chinese jackets here cheaper than at markets in Hong Kong. Another colorful local shopping experience is the Red Market, located on the corner of Avenida Almirante Lacerda and Avenida Horta e Costa. Built in Art Deco style, it houses a lively food market, and has a street market extends to Rotunda de Carlos Maia, a district popularly dubbed the Three Lamps District and a fun place to browse for cheap clothing.

The newest area for Macau shopping, Fisherman’s Wharf, opened in 2004 just a few minutes’ walk from the ferry terminal.  It offers upscale shopping, as well as dining and entertainment.

Shopping in Macau, it offers treasure for everyone!

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