Travellers from most countries can enter without a visa, with specific requirements depending on passport nationality. It is recommended to check the destination's official immigration or border control website before travelling to confirm the latest regulations, and ensure the passport has sufficient validity.

Destinations typically have well-developed public transport networks, including metro, bus and taxi services. Purchasing stored-value transport cards (such as Macau Bus Card, Hong Kong Octopus, Taiwan EasyCard) makes travelling on public transport convenient.

Each location uses its own local legal tender. Macau uses the Macau Pataca (MOP), Hong Kong uses the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD), Taiwan uses the New Taiwan Dollar (NTD), and Japan uses the Yen (JPY). Major shopping centres and hotels generally accept credit cards, while markets and small shops primarily deal in cash.

Each location has a rich culinary culture. Macau has Portuguese egg tarts, pork chop buns and Macanese cuisine; Hong Kong has dim sum, roast meat and dai pai dong noodles; Taiwan has bubble tea, xiaolongbao and night market delicacies; Japan has sushi, ramen and tempura.

Respecting local cultural customs is a basic requirement for civilised tourism. Dress conservatively at religious sites, seek permission before taking photographs, and avoid loud talking. In Japan, specific etiquette must be observed at restaurants and public places, such as bowing at temples and removing shoes before entering indoors.