MGTO’s active preparations for National Day Golden Week (stock photo)
[MGTO] Promotional video for “Safe Trip in Macao”
[MGTO] Promotional video for National Day Holiday Pedestrian Zones
With the advent of the seven-day National Day Golden Week holiday (1 – 7 October 2026) in the Chinese mainland, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has been preparing vigorously through various measures including multichannel promotions, enhanced coordination and communication with the travel trade, as well as patrols with interdepartmental workforce. The Office also maintains close communication with Mainland tourism authorities to safeguard tourism service quality. Preparations are made to welcome visitors to Macao for a vibrant experience of “tourism +” and capitalize on the festive period to boost the tourism economy.
MGTO and Chinese mainland authorities jointly release information about travel to Macao during National Day holiday
MGTO maintains communication with the Chinese mainland tourism department concerned for release of Macao travel information on the National Day Golden Week to Mainland residents and industry operators so that they can learn more about real-time border crossing, group tours, hotel accommodation and shopping, among other travel tips and concerns before and during trips to Macao.
The Office released an infographic and promotional video entitled “Safe Trip in Macao” on its website. Visitors can also obtain Macao travel information by following MGTO’s official accounts on social media, destination branding website (https://www.macaotourism.gov.mo) and “Experience Macao” mobile application.
Reminders for travel trade in coping peaks of visitor flows
MGTO and Public Security Police Force convened meetings with local tourism businesses and hoteliers to exchange opinions on hotels’ hospitality arrangements, security conditions nearby, itinerary arrangements for tour groups, coping measures for peaks of visitor flows among other aspects. Rigorous patrols are conducted with other departments concerned for supervision over operations in the tourism industry. The Office also attended an interdepartmental meeting convened by the Economic and Technological Development Bureau to exchange information on consumers’ rights with various governmental entities for enhancement of the coordination mechanism.
MGTO once again partners with a mega online travel platform in the Chinese mainland to release the indicator of visitors’ accommodation booking in Macao for the coming week on MGTO’s online platform Macao Tourism Data plus (https://dataplus.macaotourism.gov.mo/?lang=E) every Monday, so that tourism operators can obtain a clearer picture of visitors’ trends for preparation in advance. In addition, the platform will release provisional visitor arrival figures from every previous day between 2 and 8 October for the public’s information.
Room rates of different room categories declared by local hotel establishments are regularly publicized on MGTO’s website (https://www.dst.gov.mo).
Smart tools facilitate itinerary planning
MGTO encourages visitors to harness the “smart application for visitor flows” to check the forecast of visitor flows at 113 tourist attractions in Macao on the website (https://poimonitor.macaotourism.gov.mo) for their reference, which facilitates sightseeing for staggered periods.
By accessing the Public Security Police Force’s “Real-Time Information Platform of Border Ports” (https://www.fsm.gov.mo/psp/pspmonitor), visitors can check real-time border-crossing images at various ports of entry for better timing of arrival and departure.
National Day Fireworks and finale drone show spark festive vibes
Two evenings of the 34thMacao International Fireworks Display Contest are scheduled at 21:00 and 21:40 on 1 October (National Day) and 4 October. The fireworks companies from Thailand, China, the Philippines and United Kingdom will present spectacular fireworks displays above the sea from across Macau Tower. Following the last two fireworks displays on 4 October, over 3,400 drones will illuminate the sky with magnificent formations to conclude the finale night themed as the “Encounter with the Future”. Furthermore, the Fireworks Carnival is held at the waterfront of Macao Science Center from 17:30 to 22:30 each fireworks evening, bringing together delicacies, performances and games for more robust nighttime economy. The Contest features an online interactive game on MGTO’s WeChat mini-program interactive zone. Participants can complete the game tasks and guess the champion team to join the lucky draw for a chance to win MGTO’s souvenirs and one roundtrip air ticket between Macao and the Chinese mainland, among other prizes. For more information about the Macao International Fireworks Display Contest, please visit the themed website: https://fireworks.macaotourism.gov.mo (The Contest schedule is subject to weather conditions. Any rearrangement will be announced by MGTO as soon as possible).
Pedestrian zones boost community spending
In collaboration with community organizations and chambers of commerce, several governmental entities will set up National Day Holiday Pedestrian Zones in Taipa Village and along Rua de Nossa Senhora do Amparo on Macao Peninsula between 12:00 and 19:00 from 1 to 6 October, to create wonderful festive experiences for residents and visitors in the neighborhoods during the National Day holiday. In line with the optimizing measures for visitor flow and traffic management in both areas, MGTO has produced a promotional video for release on different channels. Personnel will be stationed as well to assist and provide residents and visitors with travel information at the tourist information stations on site. Macao Tourism Mascot MAK MAK will be arranged for an encounter with the public too.
Tourism and “Leisure” Buses
The SAR Government partners with the integrated resort enterprises to roll out the “Tourism and ‘Leisure’ Buses”. The free shuttle service connects eateries, attractions and shops in various neighborhoods. Besides, backdrop installations themed around local cultural and creative IPs including Mak Mak, Molo, Nanara and PP Bear, as well as Yunana & Meow were set up in the vicinity of bus stations in the communities, set to bring an influx of visitors for spending to spur economic growth in the communities. MGTO arranges for staffers to provide route information at the bus stations, besides promoting the new service on online and offline channels towards visitors. For more information, please visit the mobile information website: leisurebus.dsedt.gov.mo.
Events unleashes community tourism appeal
Through the subsidy program, MGTO encourages local community organizations to organize a variety of tourism events and projects to stimulate the community economy. Various events will unfold in different communities on the National Day holiday including 105 Fiesta, the 3rd Macau Vegetarian Carnival and Mak Mak Coastal Immersive Interactive Puppet Theatre.
Museum is open as special arrangement
In line with the National Day holiday, The Macao Grand Prix Museum (the “Museum”), under MGTO’s management, will be open on 1 October for free admission, as well as on 6 October as a special arrangement (normally closed on Tuesdays), welcoming visitors and residents. Special time-limited offers on commodities will be launched at the souvenir shop at the Museum during the National Day holiday.
To keep optimizing museumgoers’ experience, the Museum has launched a brand-new immersive interactive experience “Full Throttle Zone”. Designed for kids aged from six to twelve and in height from 100 cm to 150 cm, the feature recreates a mega sand pit for miniature 3D motor race, modeled after Macao’s legendary Guia Circuit. Little racers can experience the fun of mini car racing. For the latest information about the Museum and ticketing, please visit the official website:https://mgpm.macaotourism.gov.mo/en.
For the monthly highlights of events, please visit What’s On: https://www.macaotourism.gov.mo/en/events/whatson/.
Macao exudes warm hospitality for visitors in Courtesy Campaign
MGTO is conducting the Macao Courtesy Campaign continuously to inspire warm hospitality towards visitors among Macao residents and members of the travel trade. The Office brands Macao as a hospitable city and urges tourism businesses to uphold practices of courtesy towards visitors during the National Day holiday, to deliver Macao’s unique strengths as a world centre of tourism and leisure and keep branding Macao as an ideal leisure destination among visitors.
Tourism Hotline round the clock
In consideration of actual situations, MGTO will duly increase manpower at Tourist Information counters to attend to visitors’ enquiries, while the Tourism Hotline (853) 2833 3000 will operate 24 hours as usual. Upon visitors’ enquiries and reports of emergencies, the Office will handle accordingly.
