Flight from Dumaguete to Macau

Macau is located on the western side of the Pearl River estuary in Southern China. Macau is a famous destination for those seeking leisure as well as entertainment. Dubbed as the 'Vegas of China', the casino is renowned throughout the world. As Macau used to be colonized by the Portuguese for almost 300 years, the city shows evidence of a unique cultural integration between the Chinese and the Portuguese. The remnants of historic Chinese altars accented with Portugal marbles certainly add an aroma of blended heritage which can be seen at all the historical places as you explore Macau. UNESCO has recognized the Macau peninsula as one of the world’s heritage sites.

Best time to fly from Dumaguete to Macau

October to December is the best time to visit Macau. This is because the dry and wet seasons are distinctive with Hong Kong and Macau. So, the months between October and December are considered as Autumn where the weather is much cooler and clearer when compared to the hot and rainy weather of summer and the cold and sunny weather of winter. Macau also has a lot of festivals. Among them is the feast of God Toutei, A-Ma festival, Feast of Buddha, Tam Kong, Dragon Boat Festival and many more. Be sure to do the necessary research to get the exact dates for the festival you wish to attend. Also, visitors are also recommended to make any bookings and reservations in advance to avoid the high rates and price mark up during the festival.

Main airports available in Dumaguete and Macau

Sibulan Airport – Sibulan Airport or also called as Dumaguete Airport is the main airport that serves the city of Dumaguete. It only operates for domestic flights like Philippine Airline by PAL Express, Cebu Pacific by Cebgo and Cebu Pacific. This airport is located only 3.1 kilometres or an 11-minute taxi ride from the city centre. The taxi fare from the airport will be around PHP165.87. There are no direct flights from Dumaguete to Kuala Lumpur however Philippine Airlines fly to Kuala Lumpur from Sibulan airport with either a transit in Manila.

Macau International Airport – Macau International Airport is the only airport located in Macau, Located at Taipa island, the airport can be said to be one of the busiest in the world as it has handled more than 5 million passengers and almost 220, 000 tons of cargo. Some unique features of Macau Airport are that it does not have night curfew, which is why it has 24 hours of parking spaces for aircraft. Getting to this airport is also not a hassle as people can get here by using a rented car, bus or a taxi.

Climate pattern in Dumaguete and Macau

Macau has a humid subtropical climate which means that Macau experiences the four seasons with frequent typhoon occurrences. The weather is generally warm, sunny and a bit foggy at the same time. The average daily temperature is about 20 degree Celsius. However, during the hot season, the average daily temperature can shoot up to 30 degree Celsius. Summer is the best time to visit the beaches and an array of outdoor activities will become available during this season. Summer is also considered as Macau’s peak season and the island will be packed with tourists. The months of April to October is considered as the rainy seasons, so for those who are looking forward to spending their times in Macau doing outdoor activities, these months are not the best time to visit. Winter starts from December to February. It is during these months that the temperature begins dropping abruptly and may even drop to 10 degree Celsius.

Highlights attractions in Macau

• Senado Square – Senado Square or also known as Senate Square is a beautiful place that will enchant all who visit. It is best visited during the daytime when you can truly appreciate the beauty of the place. Senado Square is a paved town square that was designed with beautiful pastel-themed buildings. The neoclassical buildings and Portuguese-style mosaic tiled floors is a perfect backdrop for an Instagram worthy picture. It’s also the perfect spot to sit, rest, relax and take photographs as you watch the world go by. There are also plenty of restaurants and shopping places to visit around the square to while away the time.
• House of Dancing Water - The House of Dancing Water is one of the few places in the world where you can enjoy water shows which pulsates and dance to the rhythm of the music. It’s the world’s largest water show, and the venue has its own custom-built theatre which can seat up to 2,000 people. Produced by the renowned theatre director Franco Dragone, the 90-minute-long show consist of mind-blowing action, featuring some of world’s greatest gymnasts, circus artists, dancers, divers and motorcyclists. The stage transforms from a huge pool to a dry stage within seconds and the performance itself will leave you in amazement.
• Ruins Of St. Paul’s - Popularly known as Sam Ba Sing Tzik, the Ruins of St. Pauls is situated near Mount Fortress and Macau Museum and is one of the most popular places in Macau. It is one of the top Macau tourist spots and is an iconic landmark. The complex of St. Paul’s College and the Cathedral of St. Paul were originally constructed in the 16th century but burned down in 1835 leaving only one surviving wall. This surviving wall is the most important and age-old structure of Macau with a gigantic relic and a stairway that reflect the remains of the century-old Jesuit Church.