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The Venetian Macao
★4.5(28,116 reviews)$$$Amusement Park
🕑 3 to 5 hours👶 Best for ages 4 and up. Younger children are mesmerized by the gondola rides and street performers, while tweens and teens appreciate the upscale shopping, unique atmosphere, and photo opportunities throughout the Venetian-themed corridors.🧡 Saved by 200+ families
About
The Venetian Macao brings Venice to Asia with enchanting indoor gondola rides along recreated canals, complete with singing gondoliers that captivate children. This massive resort offers families a luxurious yet entertaining experience with its spectacular architecture, street performances, and endless family-friendly dining and shopping under beautifully painted sky ceilings.
Highlights
- ✓Gondola rides through indoor canals with singing gondoliers in traditional costumes
- ✓Beautifully painted ceiling frescoes that create a perpetual daytime sky effect
- ✓Street performers and living statues throughout St. Mark's Square replica
- ✓Multiple themed dining areas including casual food courts with familiar international chains
- ✓Stunning architecture and bridges perfect for family photos
Pro Tips
- 1.Book gondola rides early in the day to avoid long queues, especially on weekends. Each ride lasts about 15 minutes and gondoliers often sing, which kids love.
- 2.Download a currency converter app before arriving as prices are in Macanese Patacas (MOP), though Hong Kong dollars are widely accepted. Credit cards are accepted throughout the resort.
- 3.The resort is enormous and easy to get lost in. Take photos of landmarks near where you enter to help kids remember the way back.
- 4.Free shuttle buses run between The Venetian and the ferry terminals, making transportation easy for families with strollers and luggage.
- 5.Visit the St. Mark's Square replica area during hourly performance times when street entertainers and musicians create a lively atmosphere that entertains children for free.
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings (10am to 12pm) offer the best experience with fewer crowds and cooler indoor temperatures. Avoid Chinese holidays and weekends when the resort becomes extremely crowded with tour groups.
What to Know
The Venetian is fully air-conditioned and stroller-friendly with elevators throughout. Multiple food courts offer kid-friendly international cuisine at various price points, though expect resort pricing across all dining options.
Seasonal Notes
Open year-round with consistent indoor climate control. Chinese New Year (January or February) and Golden Week (early October) bring massive crowds and special decorations. Christmas season features elaborate decorations throughout the canal areas.
Nearby Eats
The resort houses over 30 restaurants including kid-friendly options like the Canton food court with Asian favorites and familiar Western chains. For something special, try Bambu for family-style Portuguese-Macanese cuisine that offers mild, child-friendly dishes.
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