Macao traffic hotspots
Which days border crossings, sights and big venues get crowded, why, and how to avoid them. Every hotspot opens in Google Maps or Amap.
The bigger the dot, the more the spot is affected over the next 7 days.
Land crossing
- Hengqin Port (Macao zone)20 affected days in the next six months
Usually busy：Longer evening queues after big shows in Cotai
- Border Gate19 affected days in the next six months
Usually busy：Busiest on the first morning of Mainland long holidays (arrivals) and the last evening (departures)
- Qingmao Port19 affected days in the next six months
Usually busy：Open 24 hours; busier at night at the start and end of long holidays
- HZMB Macao Port19 affected days in the next six months
Usually busy：Long queues for bridge shuttle buses on weekends and Hong Kong or Mainland holidays
Ferry terminal
- Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal23 affected days in the next six months
Usually busy：Tickets tight on Hong Kong holidays and during the Grand Prix; nearby circuit roads close
- Taipa Ferry Terminal19 affected days in the next six months
Usually busy：Busier at the start and end of Hong Kong holidays and around big Cotai shows
Airport
- Macau International Airport19 affected days in the next six months
Usually busy：First and last days of long holidays
Sight
- Macau Tower and Nam Van Lake17 affected days in the next six months
Usually busy：Fireworks, countdown and festival nights
- Ruins of St. Paul's0 affected days in the next six months
Usually busy：Most crowded from afternoon to dusk on long holidays; police may control foot traffic
- Senado Square and San Ma Lo0 affected days in the next six months
Usually busy：Evenings on holidays and festivals; busier during parades and the light festival
- Rua do Cunha0 affected days in the next six months
Usually busy：Afternoons on long holidays
- Macau Fisherman's Wharf0 affected days in the next six months
Usually busy：Festival evenings and weekends
Venue
- The Londoner Arena21 affected days in the next six months
Usually busy：An hour before doors open and when the show ends
- Sai Van Lake Square17 affected days in the next six months
Usually busy：Evenings during outdoor events such as the Food Festival
- Galaxy Arena8 affected days in the next six months
Usually busy：An hour before doors open and when the show ends
- The Venetian Arena4 affected days in the next six months
Usually busy：An hour before doors open and when the show ends
- Tap Seac Square1 affected days in the next six months
Usually busy：During square events and festivals
- Olympic Complex (Taipa)1 affected days in the next six months
Usually busy：Roads close from early morning for big races such as the marathon
Road
- Cotai Strip area30 affected days in the next six months
Usually busy：Taxis and shuttles are hard to get when arenas empty (about 10–11:30pm)
- Along the Guia Circuit4 affected days in the next six months
Usually busy：Roads along the circuit close or lose parking during Grand Prix week and its build-up and tear-down