Taipa Luxury Mall Shopping Guide: Cross-border Price Comparison, Crowd Tips, Hidden Money-Saving Secrets

Must-buy souvenirs in Macau include: almond cookies (traditional brands like Choi Heong Yuen, Yongji), dried pork jerky (Tim Kee, etc.), egg rolls, cookies, and various traditional pastries. Senado Square, 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 provides tax refunds for shopping, but Macau has not implemented this yet.

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

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

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