Macau, China Travel guide and tips

Macau (also spelled. Macao, 澳門, Ou3 Mun4 in Cantonese, Àomén in Mandarin) is a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of People's Republic of China. Located across the Pearl River estuary fromHong Kong, until 1999 Macau was an overseas territory of Portugal. One of the world's most densely populated spots, Macau is best known as Asia's largest destination for gambling taking in more revenue thanLas Vegas.