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 departure for the latest regulations and ensure the passport has sufficient validity.

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

Each place 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 Japanese Yen (JPY). Major shopping centres and hotels generally accept credit cards, while markets and small shops primarily use cash.

Each region has a rich culinary culture. Macau has Portuguese egg tarts, pork chop buns and Macanese cuisine; Hong Kong has dim sum, roast meats and horse radish noodles; Taiwan has bubble tea, xiao long bao and night market delicacies; Japan has sushi, ramen and tempura.

Respecting local cultural customs is a fundamental requirement of responsible 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 when entering indoor spaces.