Hi everyone! I'm a European guy travelling solo through Asia next year, and I'll be in Hong Kong for Chinese New Year. I want to spend one afternoon exploring Macau and then go straight to the casinos for the evening, to see them at their busiest and most festive during Golden Week.
I'm hesitating between Feb 6 (CNY Day 1) and Feb 8 (CNY Day 3).
A few questions:
- Which of these days is the most fun in the casinos, and from what time?
- What should I see in the afternoon despite the crowds? Senado Square and the Ruins of St. Paul, or is it better to skip them that week?
- Is Cotai the best place for the evening atmosphere, or the Peninsula (Lisboa area)?
- How early should I book the ferry back to Hong Kong, or a hotel if I stay the night?
- Any tips for a first-timer at the tables?
Any advice is welcome. Thanks a lot!