Macau/Guangzhou

Question

1.do macau vendors used alipay mostly? How about Guangzhou/Zhuhai? Need to decide how much cash to be exchanged.For cash, do vendors in macau accept RMB?

2.On a Sunday, we going from macau to zhuhai to take train to Guangzhou. How much time we should buffer for immigration crossing? Is it better to leave early before 9am?

3.which hotel in Taipa with good transport access?

Thanks

Answer

1. Payment methods in Macau and Guangzhou/Zhuhai:

In Macau, many vendors accept Alipay, WeChat Pay, and other mobile payment methods, especially in casinos, shopping areas, and larger restaurants. Smaller local shops may prefer cash. For cash, Macau Pataca (MOP) is the standard, but many vendors also accept RMB, although the exchange rate may not be ideal.

Carry some MOP cash for small purchases, local markets, and taxis.
RMB is generally accepted in some shops, but not all. It’s better to have a mix of MOP and RMB.
In Zhuhai and Guangzhou, cash is accepted but mobile payments like Alipay and WeChat Pay dominate. Having some RMB in small denominations is recommended.

2. Immigration buffer from Macau to Zhuhai on a Sunday:

Crossing the Macau-Zhuhai border can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 1.5 hours depending on the crowd, and Sundays tend to be busy.

It is advisable to leave early, preferably before 9:00 AM, to avoid peak crowds.
Allow at least 1–1.5 hours for immigration and possible lines.
Consider extra buffer time if you have a fixed train departure from Zhuhai to Guangzhou.

3. Hotels in Taipa with good transport access:

Taipa is well connected to Macau International Airport and has good access to buses and taxis to the city center and the Cotai Strip.

The Venetian Macao – convenient for Cotai Strip attractions, shuttle service available.
City of Dreams – central location, easy access to buses and taxis.
Galaxy Macau – well-located with free shuttle services and easy transport options.
Hotel Taipa Square or local mid-range options – good for access to local bus stops and airport.

Overall, carry a small mix of cash (MOP and RMB), rely on mobile payments where possible, plan early border crossing, and choose a hotel with shuttle services or near major bus stops for convenient transport.