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Must-buy souvenirs in Macau include: almond cookies (traditional brands like Chu Heung Yuen and Ying Kee), dried pork jerky (Tim Kee, etc.), egg rolls, cookies, and various traditional pastries. Rua de Nova do Mercado (New Road), 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 shopping malls and stores offer special discounts. Hong Kong offers tax refunds on purchases, but Macau has not yet implemented this.

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

Most stores in Macau typically operate from 10 AM to 10 PM, with some souvenir shops opening as early as 9 AM, and large shopping centers extending their hours until 11 PM on weekends and holidays.

The official currency in Macau is the Macau Pataca (MOP). Hong Kong dollars (HKD) can be used at a 1:1 ratio in most stores. RMB exchange rates vary by merchant, so it is recommended to exchange to Macau Patacas or Hong Kong dollars for use.