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  About Macau

Macau is nestled along the Pearl River Delta on the South China Sea. The city is bang opposite the city of Hong Kong and is recognised as one of the top tourist destinations. It is also known to be one of the most populous regions globally.

Best time to visit Macau

Macau's location on the coast makes it susceptible to extreme heat and humidity. The proximity of the coastal city to the South China Sea further brings over monsoons that could get really ugly. The monsoon is between April through October with July to September receiving maximum rainfall. The torrential rains could put a damper on all your tourist plans. They are so bad that the city streets get flooded and even bring over typhoons. The peak monsoon season is also recognised as typhoon season as the city witnesses a lot of natural calamities. This easily makes for bad weather that is definitely not ideal for vacation. More than ideal, it is actually quite risky as you could get stranded in the city or you might also have to deal with the repercussions of typhoons and heavy rains. Investing for a trip to Macau during this time of the year would only be a waste of money. Although it should be noted that the city's hotels see a drop in prices. But irrespective of the cheap hotel bookings you can make in Macau, it is not worth the money as you wouldn't be able to enjoy the city.

Summer is just as bad. The extreme heat and humidity can get quite annoying. You would have a tough time having fun in the city as the heat would irk your senses. While the water is right there for you to soak in and cool down, it is still not the best season. You should know though that summers are actually peak season for Macau. There are many tourists flocking over to soak in the sun and salty breeze. A majority of the crowd come from the winter locales of China and other countries. The outdoor activities are also enabled during this time, making it an ideal spot for summer vacation. The hotels do see a surge in prices during summers. Booking a hotel in Macau during summers would be splurging far more than your speculated budget. You could get some lovely online deals, but for it, you'll have to make advance reservations. Winter season in Macau, from December to February, is the best and most favourable time to plan a trip to Macau. Not just the weather but even the city's spirits turn happy with festivals and events, which would give you a good opportunity to indulge in their culture.

Places to visit in Macau

Macau has a beautiful balance of ancient architecture and modern skyscrapers. You can start your touristy rendezvous by checking out the Ruins of St. Paul's. It was originally a Catholic religious complex which also had a college in the complex. The 17th-century structure has been recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The Monte Fort is another UNESCO World Heritage Site that was originally constructed to safeguard the city's Jesuit properties from invasion. For some quaint time in the neighbourhood, you should visit Coloane, an island close to Macau. The place is exquisite with Portuguese architecture. While you're here, you can further visit Taipa, another island in Macau that is famously acknowledged for the slew of casinos and interesting structure. The bridge connecting Coloane and Taipa is actually a famous tourist attraction in Macau that deserves some attention. The city does have many beautiful Chinese temples with the construction that will leave you spellbound. Do ensure to visit the many temples.

Things to do in Macau

Macau has some really cool indulgences that you simply cannot miss. One of the biggest attractions is the casinos that are prevalent in the city. You should visit the Venetian Macao casino resort. The estate is owned by the American Las Vegas Sands organisation and is the biggest attraction for many tourists. The huge casino hotel is one of the most posh and luxe structures in the city. The City of Dreams should definitely be on your list of attractions to check out in Macau. The exquisite water fountain show is captivating and too beautiful an experience. Hanging out at the Hac Sa Beach is something you should not miss. The quaint waters touching the shores with a quiet vibe is also a good place where you can relax. For more Portuguese architecture, you should visit the Guia Hill Fortress. The white structure with yellow and orange borders is a lovely space and especially has an exquisite landscape. Make sure that you continue with your food excursion as the city does have a slew of lovely restaurants and food establishments.

Food and restaurants in Macau

Macau's big competition in the culinary field Hong Kong, stands juxtaposed with the South China Sea playing a spectator. Although Hong Kong is recognised to be one of the most hi-tech cities with a thriving food culture, Macau also offers fusion food in this department. The coastal city has a slew of cuisines ranging from Portuguese to Chinese, all of them available with exquisite ambience. Predominantly, Macau favours Portuguese cuisine and has many restaurants and food establishments of the same descent. However, that doesn't mean they do not favour any other cuisine. Macanese cuisine, which is basically fusion food, is quite popular in the vicinity too. The mix of Chinese and Portuguese cultures on a platter is something you might have never encountered. Well, Macau gives you the opportunity to do the same. You can start with your food rendezvous in Macau by visiting the Clube Militar de Macau, a Portuguese restaurant which even has a very colonial-style vibe and decor. Make reservations for this place and definitely indulge in some of their lip-smacking Portuguese food and wine.

Another famed Portuguese-inspired restaurant is Albergue 1601. Hidden away from the city's bustle in Macau is this lovely two-storeyed restaurant which offers a quaint vibe and serves Portuguese and Macanese dishes. You can upscale your dining experience in Macau by opting for a Michelin-starred establishment by visiting Robuchon au Dôme. Make sure to carry enough money for this is going to be quite some indulgence. Also, their 14,500 labels of wine are quite a trip. The city also has restaurants that favour Indian cuisine. Golden Peacock is recognised for its perfectly cooked Indian food with a nice modern touch. You will find dishes such as butter chicken, skewered chicken, biryani and of course, vegetarian dishes too. Macau's Urban Kitchen is another perfect food establishment that you should check out without fail. The place boasts Asian, Japanese and Korean grub with special focus on seafood. You will not be disappointed here, and the all-day buffet system further adds to its perks. For a kaiseki meals setting, you don't have to travel to Japan but can find it in Macau's Yamazato.

How to reach Macau

Even though Macau is quite close to Hong Kong, a dedicated airport has been built to lure more tourists to the coastal city. The flight connectivity to Macau from Indian cities is decent as it is technically not too far. But there are no direct flights connected to Macau from India. Despite the demand for the city as a tourist haven, airlines have not reserved direct flights to the city. Hence, you will have to take flights which have layovers in other cities. Singapore Airlines, NokScoot, Air Macau, Silkair, Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, Eastar Jet, Asiana Airlines, to name a few, have flights that have connectivity to Macau. The most popular route chosen to reach Macau is often the one from Singapore and Hong Kong. A transit visa is required to travel as the flights connecting Macau have layovers in cities such as Singapore, Seoul, Bangkok and more. The airports of these cities have made it mandatory for the passengers to carry a transit visa. You can apply for one at the embassy, or you can opt for an easy online application.

The international route to Macau from Singapore and Hong Kong is actually favoured. However, often people choose to take flights to Hong Kong directly and use the means of sea to reach Macau. There are daily ferries that can reach Macau from Hong Kong. As tourists wish to check out both the cities in China, they often pick this option over the others. This is also convenient in many ways as the duration to reach Macau is reduced drastically from Hong Kong by the water body. Not to mention how it also saves a lot of flight ticket cost. You can make your flight bookings to Macau online, but finding cheap tickets would be tough. The city, especially during peak season, sees a lot of crowds. Hence, when you're booking flight tickets to Macau, make sure that you do it in advance to get the peak season ticket without splurging too much. There are always many online flight deals to Macau that you can avail, as long as you are able to find them on time. You can also make your hotel reservations in Macau well in advance to avoid expensive room prices.

  About Thai Lion Air

Thai Lion Mentari Co. Ltd.'s low-cost Thai airline, Thai Lion Air, caters to the regional parts of Thailand and also connects to select international routes. Part of the associate companies of Thai Lion Air includes Lion Air Group, Wings Air, Lion Bizjet, Batik Air and Malindo Air. The airline is a joint venture between Thai partners and is an associate company of Lion Air, which is based out of Indonesia. The airline's main hub is at Bangkok's Don Mueang International Airport. Plans to expand the airline's reach in terms of catering to more domestic route destinations, as well as scheduled international flights, are in talks. Thai Lion Air's headquarters is also located in Don Mueang District in Bangkok. The airline was founded in 2013 as an agreement between Lion Air subsidiary Malindo Air. This enabled both Thai Lion Air and Malindo Air to operate services between Kuala Lumpur-International and Bangkok. Since 2013, the airline has been functioning across a select few Southeast Asian destinations. Majorly, Thai Lion Air has much of its services reserved for regional spaces and domestic routes in Thailand. There are a few Indonesian destinations that the airline caters to along with Thailand.

Ever since its genesis, Thai Lion Air has been making extensive and aggressive business expansions for offering world-class facilities to travellers and to enhance its current routes. The airline has facilitated various support functions and businesses including a training and education centre with offices and housing complexes for the flight crew and Thai Lion Air employees. They have specific housing complexes established in Lion City-Balaraja, Lion Simulator Center that is located at Bandara Mas-Tangerang, An aircraft maintenance facility called Aircraft Maintenance Facility Batam Aero Technic has also been established and is situated at Hang Nadim Airport in Batam. The airline also has plans to add new business networks to its existing airline business. Lion Air Group has recently commenced a freight business called Lion Parcel. The airline also has the Lion Hotel and Plaza that is located in Manado and offers unmatched luxury and hospitality. As part of its fleet, the airline has also added jet planes for efficient flight journeys.

Fleet size of Thai Lion Air

As of 2020, Thai Lion Air's fleet size stands at 32 aircraft that mainly comprises of Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ERs, Airbus A330-900neo and Boeing 737 MAX 9. Out of these aircraft, the only massive wide-body aircraft that Thai Lion Air has in its fleet is the Airbus A330neo. The jet-liner can accommodate 436 passengers and also brings forth exquisite amenities and facilities to make the flight experience of passengers enjoyable and comfortable. The aircraft exclusively uses the famous Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engine to enhance the efficiency of the jet aircraft. The other three Boeing aircraft such as Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER and Boeing 737 MAX 9 have a seating capacity of 189 and 215 (737-900ER and 737 MAX 9) respectively. The airline has ordered for additional six Boeing 7370-800s and one Boeing 737 MAX 9 to be part of its fleet. Until June 2015, the airline fleet also had the ATR 72-600 that was perfect for all its short-haul domestic route and regional operations. However, they discontinued the aircraft and currently only accommodate Airbus and Boeing aircraft.

Baggage allowance

Thai Lion Air's baggage allowance is different from international regulatory standards. The airline allows domestic flight passengers to carry baggage weighing not more than 20 kg. This is only applicable for passengers who are travelling by premium economy class. As for the economy class, the airline doesn't allow any checked baggage. For international flights, Thai Lion Air allows baggage weighing not more than 30 kg for premium economy class. The airline has not mentioned any specific baggage allowance for passengers flying international in Thai Lion Air's economy class. The airline does allow one piece of hand baggage that the passenger can carry with them, but it should not weigh more than 7 kg. The dimension of the baggage should also not exceed 30 x 40 x 20 cm. It is mandatory for passengers to follow this protocol as the bags need to fit in the overhead bin. Failing to meet these requirements with respect to Thai Lion Air's baggage allowance would result in the airline asking the passenger to ship the baggage as cargo. Along with the hand baggage, the airline does allow an additional small bag which could be a handbag or a laptop bag. The airline does conduct security baggage screenings of all the bags that pass through with the passenger.

In-flight

Thai Lion Air as a low-cost carrier has enabled a slew of exquisite in-flight services and facilities that have made it a successful airline in such a short span of time. Onboard, the airline caters to a bunch of facilities that range from amazing in-flight meals to great hospitality. Thai Lion Air's in-flight services complement the hospitality that Thailand is known for. The seating of Thai Lion Air is quite convenient for passengers. As the airline majorly has narrow-body aircraft with just one wide-body aircraft, much of the seating configuration is also set in a certain way that caters to easy access to the aisle for passengers. The seats are comfortable and do have a certain degree of recline that passengers in short-haul flights can enjoy. Further, the legroom and availability to upgrade seats to better legroom spaces are again a positive for passengers travelling from Thai Lion Air.

Other brilliant in-flight services of Thai Lion Air include a delicious in-flight meal. The airline provides the best of Thai food that one can enjoy in-flight. They majorly cater to non-vegetarian food. However, travellers can opt for vegetarian meals and even share details of dietary restrictions with the airline. The in-flight crew will work on the same and ensure that all the requirements are met with onboard. Although the domestic route flights do not have personalised entertainment systems attached, the international route flights have enabled the same to give passengers some fun entertainment content.

Popular routes and top cities for Thai Lion Air

Thai Lion Air is a recognised domestic airline with an immaculate domestic route connectivity. A majority of the cities that the airline caters to are predominantly tourist destinations. Passengers who wish to traverse within Thailand can actually book a Thai Lion Air as it mainly connects with several tourist destinations. These include Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phitsanulok, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani, Khon Kaen, Hat Yai, Krabi, Surat Thani, Phuket, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Trang and Pattaya. As a low-cost carrier, the airline is known to connect a handful of international routes as well. Although Thai Air Line only connects with cities in the Southeast Asian destinations, they have chosen the most important and famous ones. The international cities that Thai Lion Air connects with include Singapore, Jakarta, Bali, Yangon, Hanoi, Taipei, Tokyo-Narita, Nagoya, Osaka-Kansai, Fukuoka, Mumbai, Kathmandu, Dhaka, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing, Nanchang, Nanjing, Changsha, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Xi'an, Zhengzhou, Tianjin, Changzhou, Jinan, Wuhan, Ningbo, Hefei, Shenzhen and Colombo.

Why travel from Thai Lion Air?

Thai Lion Air is emerging into one of the fastest-growing airlines in Thailand. Since its genesis, the airline has been working on expansion plans to ensure that the services reach as many destinations as possible. Considering how the airline does face some competition with a bunch of airlines, including Bangkok Airways, it is essential for Thai Lion Air to perform and expand its list of domestic route and international route connectivity. Thailand witnesses a strong number of passengers and travellers every year, especially during the peak season. Hence, this is the time for the airline to make the most of the demand the country experiences.

As a low-cost carrier, it does have some benefits as it helps passengers to choose the airline over the other more expensive ones. Booking a Thai Lion Air flight is quite easy and convenient as it is available on several travel portals and platforms. Plus, the affordability of Thai Lion Air's tickets on these platforms makes it an attractive deal for travellers. Further, the airline recently introduced a mobile app to enhance its facilities and connect directly with the passengers. On the app, the traveller can peruse through Thai Lion Air's flight schedules, the list of in-flight services and facilities that the airline provides, options for web check-in and more. The mobile app also gives passengers a heads up on the flight status. With such impeccable facilities that are available on the app and the official website, Thai Lion Air is further able to keep the travellers engaged.

They also provide a few discounts and offers for Thai Lion Air flight bookings. Some of these include discounts on hotel accommodations in the destinations that the airline has an affiliation with. The airfare on Thai Lion Air is easily one of the best reasons why it becomes a catch and ideal for budget travellers who want to travel across the country by shelling out less money.