The Venetian welcomes you to an unforgettable evening of entertainment.

Presented in one of the most impressive theatres ever created by Cirque du Soleil, ZAİA highlights dance, movement and aerial acrobatics, soaring to the farthest reaches of space and human beauty.

Seize the opportunity and come watch this spectacular performance*!

* ZAIA shows are available on all symposium dates.
ISOPT delegates will receive a 20% discount on ZAIA tickets upon presenting
their badges.

Contact the conference secretariat for an early reservation of tickets.

Location: Macau is located in Eastern Asia, bordering the South China Sea and China, only 40 miles from Hong Kong.

Macau was the first European settlement in the Far East, colonized by the Portuguese in the 16th century.
Following an agreement signed by China and Portugal on 13 April 1987, Macau became the Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China on 20 Dec. 1999.

Macau is derived from the name of a Chinese goddess, popular with seafarers and fishermen, known as A-Ma or Ling Ma. The village where Macau now stands was previously known to the Chinese as Hou Kong or Hoi Keang.

From Macau International Airport - Visitors can use the Macau International Airport for travelling from several destinations in the region (Beijing, Singapore, Bangkok and more) on direct flights or catch connecting flights from different ports of Asia, Europe or America. The Venetian Macau is only 5 minutes away via the complimentary Venetian shuttle bus.

From Hong Kong International Airport - A direct express ferry whisks you to Macau within an hour, and you need not go through Hong Kong Customs.

Bus
There is an efficient bus service in Macau, both in the city and the islands. Visitors can look for the destinations, itineraries and stops in the information panels located at every bus stop. All buses have air conditioning.

Taxi
There are two kinds of taxis: black taxi with cream roof and yellow taxi. In order to eliminate the language barrier between taxi drivers and passengers, the Macau Government Tourist Office has provided most taxis with a destination guide which includes the names of the most requested destinations in Chinese, Portuguese and English. When used together with a map, this guide will reduce many of the usual misunderstandings.

Visa: All visitors must hold a passport or a valid travel document.
If travel arrangements are made through an agent, the visa processing is handled by Macau tour operators.
Visas are required for all foreigners entering mainland China. A standard tourist visa is valid for a 30-day visit.
Nationals of most countries are not required to have visas for transit in Hong Kong, or for a stay of up to 30 days in Macau.

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Population: The total population was estimated to be 541200. About 94% are ethnic Chinese, from different provinces, namely Guangdong and Fujian. The remaining 6% includes Portuguese and other regions.

Language: Chinese and Portuguese are the official languages, Cantonese being most widely spoken. The official languages are used in government departments in all official documents and communications. English is generally used in trade, tourism and commerce.

Weather: In December temperatures are around 13-19°C, the days are sunny and the humidity low.

Currency: Macau currency is called the Macau Pataca or MOP.

1 USD = ~ 8 MOP (Macau Pataca) and ~ 7.7 HKD.
The Macau Government accepts Hong Kong Dollar as currency in Macau.

MOP can be obtained through hotels, banks and authorized exchange dealers located all around the city. Most credit cards are accepted in many hotels, shops and restaurants.

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Electricity: Electricity in Macau is at 220V, 50Hz.

The power plugs used in Macau are of the three-pin, square-shaped or round-shaped type. It is suggested to check before using an electrical appliance.

 
For more information on Macau, visit the official Macau Government Tourist Office website.