Must-buy souvenirs in Macau include: almond cakes (established brands like Choi Heong Yuen and Ying Kee), dried pork jerky (Ten Kei, etc.), egg rolls, cookies, and various traditional pastries. Rua de São Paulo, the Ruins of St. Paul's, and Rua do Cunha are the main souvenir shopping areas.

Macau currently does not have a formal tourist tax refund system, though some merchants and shops offer special discounts. Shopping in Hong Kong offers tax refunds, but Macau has not yet implemented this.

Macau International Airport has duty-free shops in the departure hall, primarily selling alcohol, cigarettes, and cosmetics. Large resort properties in Cotai also have luxury brand stores, some offering discounts for visitors other than Hong Kong and Macau residents.

Most stores in Macau operate from 10 AM to 10 PM, while some souvenir shops open as early as 9 AM. Large shopping centers extend their hours until 11 PM on weekends and holidays.

Macau's official currency is the Macau Pataca (MOP), though Hong Kong dollars (HKD) are accepted at a 1:1 exchange rate at most stores. Exchange rates for Chinese yuan vary by merchant, so it's advisable to exchange for Macau Patacas or Hong Kong dollars.