Schuller Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 Can anyone let me know if they had a good visit to Macau? I am interested in what I missed... maybe i'll be convinced to make a return visit. I was interested to check out the other special administrative region (SAR) in China, since Ive been able to visit Hong Kong a couple times and was impressed. However my short trip to Macau was disappointing. I figured both of these SARs would have a unique character and twist on China's culture. It makes sense as they have there own separate government/economy and strong European influence. I really only appreciated this in Hong Kong. Please tell me, what did I miss in Macau? Is this place just a glorified Reno Nevada? My experience in Macau, I only spent one day, only enough for a first impression:-Overall Atmosphere: I am currently living in Guangzhou(GZ), touring the streets of Macau didn't "feel" much different than GZ. Not that GZ is bad... but I expected more of a different culture. There are some tourist shopping areas that have a distinct European feel, but it feels forced and manufactured.-Shopping: My Fiancee was disappointed with the quantity and quality of shops. Most specifically the cosmetic stores (e.g. SASA), it seemed as if the cosmetics were outdated. Maybe they buy nearly expired cosmetics from other stores for cheap resale?-Casino: we visited the Venitian. This new building was pretty impressive from exterior and also the shopping arcade that is designed to look like the streets of Venice, with a cloud painted sky and gondola rides through some small canals.-Food: probably the biggest highlight of trip. The pork sandwiches are great! My visit to Macau only left me with the taste similar to Disney in Orlando. But I know this can't be the same manufactured tourist trap, I really want to give this place a fair chance. Please let me know your experiences. Thanks,Schuller Link to comment
rogerluli Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 You know Schuller from your avatar you look bored... perhaps you've just seen too much... I have never been to Macau but when we do go I bet I'll be like this... Maybe attitude is everything...Hope this helps... Link to comment
Schuller Posted March 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 You know Schuller from your avatar you look bored... perhaps you've just seen too much... I have never been to Macau but when we do go I bet I'll be like this... Maybe attitude is everything...Hope this helps... Never could see too much... avatar is Edison. I was really looking forward to going there! Link to comment
Guest Mike and Lily Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 You know Schuller from your avatar you look bored... perhaps you've just seen too much... I have never been to Macau but when we do go I bet I'll be like this... Maybe attitude is everything...Hope this helps... Never could see too much... avatar is Edison. I was really looking forward to going there! Macau is designed for one purpose, just like Atlantic City and Vegas. To separate you from your money! Link to comment
bethelion Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Hey Schuller, I noticed your timeline and I have one question.......who do you know and how can I get in touch with them? Brian Link to comment
Schuller Posted March 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Hey Schuller, I noticed your timeline and I have one question.......who do you know and how can I get in touch with them? Brian I was surprised as well on how fast my case processed. I don't know anyone, but one advantage was being able to send my I-129F to the Vermont Service Center back when they did NO2 in around 30 days. However afterwards the fees went up, Service Centers were consolidated and VSC got slower! The sad thing is I really didn't need the case to process so fast! I have planned to live with my fiancee in China through all of 2007 and will leave this month. So getting the interview in Oct 2007 was early. Really screwed up that I got faster processing than couples that aren't lucky enough to be able to live together while case is processing. Link to comment
Guest Mike and Lily Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Hey Schuller, I noticed your timeline and I have one question.......who do you know and how can I get in touch with them? Brian I was surprised as well on how fast my case processed. I don't know anyone, but one advantage was being able to send my I-129F to the Vermont Service Center back when they did NO2 in around 30 days. However afterwards the fees went up, Service Centers were consolidated and VSC got slower! The sad thing is I really didn't need the case to process so fast! I have planned to live with my fiancee in China through all of 2007 and will leave this month. So getting the interview in Oct 2007 was early. Really screwed up that I got faster processing than couples that aren't lucky enough to be able to live together while case is processing. This is the first time I ever heard someone complain because their case was processed too quickly! The grass is always greener......... Link to comment
Schuller Posted March 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 This is the first time I ever heard someone complain because their case was processed too quickly! The grass is always greener......... Wasn't a complaint... it was an expression of sympathy. Link to comment
sylinchinastill Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 I went to Macau once and we did a tour of the city with a tour guide. That was my favorite part of Macau. We went up to this huge church and it overlooked the city and was really pretty. You should do that tour if you ever go back. My husband also really likes the food there too. But no- it's nothing like Hong Kong- and I guess it is kind of like Vegas- I thought Vegas was super boring! Link to comment
thewaitiskillingme Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 I wish not to offend anyone who thinks Macao is really sweet. But I went for a long day last CNY...and the place was a Sh..hole. Fei and I had a nice meal there...but were so underwhelmed we agreed never to waste our time going back. Can anyone let me know if they had a good visit to Macau? I am interested in what I missed... maybe i'll be convinced to make a return visit. I was interested to check out the other special administrative region (SAR) in China, since Ive been able to visit Hong Kong a couple times and was impressed. However my short trip to Macau was disappointing. I figured both of these SARs would have a unique character and twist on China's culture. It makes sense as they have there own separate government/economy and strong European influence. I really only appreciated this in Hong Kong. Please tell me, what did I miss in Macau? Is this place just a glorified Reno Nevada? My experience in Macau, I only spent one day, only enough for a first impression:-Overall Atmosphere: I am currently living in Guangzhou(GZ), touring the streets of Macau didn't "feel" much different than GZ. Not that GZ is bad... but I expected more of a different culture. There are some tourist shopping areas that have a distinct European feel, but it feels forced and manufactured.-Shopping: My Fiancee was disappointed with the quantity and quality of shops. Most specifically the cosmetic stores (e.g. SASA), it seemed as if the cosmetics were outdated. Maybe they buy nearly expired cosmetics from other stores for cheap resale?-Casino: we visited the Venitian. This new building was pretty impressive from exterior and also the shopping arcade that is designed to look like the streets of Venice, with a cloud painted sky and gondola rides through some small canals.-Food: probably the biggest highlight of trip. The pork sandwiches are great! My visit to Macau only left me with the taste similar to Disney in Orlando. But I know this can't be the same manufactured tourist trap, I really want to give this place a fair chance. Please let me know your experiences. Thanks,Schuller Link to comment
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