Text/Yangcheng Evening News all-media reporter Liu Xingtong photo/interviewee provided
With the recovery of tourism, shopping and leisure, the integration of consumption in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is accelerating, and this summer, Macao Tourism is attracting more and more tourists with its unique shopping and leisure tourism resources.
According to the latest data, Macao's total spending increased by 1.3 times year-on-year, with more than half of the spending going to shopping. Seizing this trend, Macao merchants are offering various shopping offers to further attract tourists on the occasion of the summer holidays. Around the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, visiting Macao to watch dragon boat racing, experience trendy gameplay and enjoy shopping discounts is expected to attract many mainland tourists.
To meet consumer demand, Macao merchants have launched summer surprise discounts
With its unique blend of Eastern and Western cultures, gastronomic feasts, exciting entertainment and a wealth of shopping options, Macao offers Mainland visitors an attractive holiday travel experience.
According to the latest data from the Statistics and Census Service of the Macao SAR Government, total spending of Macao visitors in the first quarter of 2023 increased by 1.3 times year-on-year, driven by a significant 1.6-fold increase in visitor arrivals compared with the same period last year, of which per capita spending of Mainland visitors increased by 8.9% year-on-year.
It is worth mentioning that more than half of the spending of visitors during the season was spent on shopping (57.6%), followed by accommodation (20.1%) and dining (17.4%). Shopping is mainly used to buy jewellery and watches, cosmetics, perfumes and souvenir food.
More than half of the spending of visitors to Macao is spent on shopping
The reporter learned from the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) that in the near future, the annual Macao International Dragon Boat Race will be staged during the Dragon Boat Festival. In addition to watching the wonderful dragon boat race, this year's performances brought by cultural and art groups during the event also created a full atmosphere of joyful carnival, and there will also be themed photo zones and various types of sales booths on site to increase interactivity.
The annual Macao International Dragon Boat Race will be held during the Dragon Boat Festival
In addition to dragon boat watching, Macau, as a shopping paradise, will also be giving away more surprise offers this summer.
ON JUNE 24 AND 25, NY8 NEW YAOHAN AT SEDA LISBOA INTEGRATED RESORT IN MACAU WILL HOLD ITS ANNUAL THANKFUL DAYS DAY OF THANKSGIVING. In the meantime, visitors can experience various discounts in the four major areas of fashion living area, children's world, supermarkets and department stores, and Shangjing, and taste international cuisine while shopping.
Mid-year surprise shopping discounts are available to reward visitors
During this appreciation day, visitors can also apply for the new Yaohan VIP VIP membership to enjoy shopping points and discounts as low as 50% off, full of selected goods while feeling the warmth and prosperity of Macau.
Recommended summer outings: food, cultural treasures and exhibitions
As a diversified international tourist destination, Macao not only experiences traditional culture and chic shopping, but also has a unique gastronomic connotation that is not to be missed.
Classic Portuguese dish curry crab Photo by Yangcheng Evening News all-media reporter Liu Xingtong
Since Macao was named a Creative City of Gastronomy by UNESCO in 2017, Macao has been committed to promoting its work as a City of Gastronomy and encouraging the industry to actively inherit Macao's gastronomic culture.
On 18 June, the "Sustainable Gastronomy Day" established by the United Nations General Assembly, MGTO is leading cultural promotion activities on gastronomy and cooking. In addition to shopping at the mall, visitors can also experience a variety of international specialties at the gourmet "Shangjing Tasting", among which high-end light luxury delicacies can enjoy discounts as low as 20%.
NY8 New Yaohan is a one-stop shopping, leisure and dining experience
Summer is the summer season after the Dragon Boat Festival, and for families, after shopping and dining, they can also visit the famous Macao Museum to experience the historical changes of Macao. Visit the world-famous Historic Centre of Macau, which includes a number of attractions where East meets West, such as the Ruins of St. Paul's, Senado Square, A-Ma Temple and more.
Photo courtesy of Taipa Old Town, Macau
For those who like to try exciting activities, Macau Tower's "Jumanji Game" is also not to be missed. Here, visitors can perform the world's highest commercial bungee jumping in the city at 233 meters in the air.
For families, there are many more treasures to discover in summer in Macau – the Macau Science Museum and Macau Giant Panda Pavilion are family-friendly venues, while Guia Mountain at the southern tip of the Macau Peninsula and Hac Sa Beach, one of the "Eight Scenic Views of Macau" below, are the perfect place to enjoy the cool sea breeze and beach fun during the hot summer days.
Tourists play in the fishing village of Coloane, Macao Photo by Liu Xingtong
In addition, this June, Macao has a number of exciting exhibitions online, including "Hao Shang Ji Sheng – Special Exhibition of the 70th Anniversary of the Macao Summer Palace Calligraphy and Painting Society" (running until 30 July) at the Macao Museum of Art, "Fang Lijun Ceramics Exhibition" at Sands Gallery (6th floor of the Four Seasons Club Macao) (running until 24 June), and "Dreams under the Stars – Theme of the Spirit of Scientists" (until 2 July) at the Exhibition Center of the Macao Science Museum.
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Source | Yangcheng Evening News Yangcheng Pie
Responsible Editor | Zhou Xinyi
Proofreading | Peng Jiye