【Safety reminder】MGTO calls for visitors’ attention to typhoon updates and activity arrangements
Macao Government Tourism Office
2025-09-19 07:00
Infographic about “Travel with caution in Macao during typhoon season”
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【MGTO】Promotional video “Safety Tips for Travelers in Macao During Typhoon Season”
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) has issued typhoon signal No. 3. Owing to the tropical storm, stronger winds are forecast in Macao. Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) advises visitors to stay tuned for weather updates on SMG’s website: https://www.smg.gov.mo/en and Government Information Bureau’s website: https://www.gcs.gov.mo/news/home/en.
Typhoon information is on noticeable display at MGTO’s Tourist Information counters. Via telecommunication companies, the Office has sent civil protection information to visitors in Macao and Macao residents in other destinations by mobile text. The latest weather news is reposted on MGTO’s website and social media platforms. Tourism Hotline (2833 3000) operates 24 hours a day to attend to visitors’ enquiries.
Originally scheduled for this Saturday (20 September), the 33rd Macao International Fireworks Display Contest and the Fireworks Carnival are postponed. Details of the rearrangement will be announced later.
Suspended facilities and services during typhoon signal No. 8
If typhoon signal No. 8 or above is hoisted in Macao, the following services, facilities and project will be suspended:
Public transportation services;
MGTO’s Tourist Information counters;
Macao Grand Prix Museum and Ritz Building;
Installation showcase and gift redemption service of MGTO’s project “POP MART MACAO CITYWALK”.
MGTO has convened a work meeting with industry operators and sent them official letters about concerns to attend during typhoon and formulation of coping plans. Hotels are required to place notices about typhoon signal in effect and Macao’s transport arrangements during typhoon at their lobbies or visible locations.
In accord with weather conditions, MGTO promptly advises visitors to pay attention to updates about the weather, transport services and schedules through the tourism industry’s notification system for important information, in order to facilitate visitors’ timely rearrangement of itineraries for the least impact by the typhoon.
For measures and arrangements for public land transportation services in Macao, please visit Transport Bureau’s website: https://www.dsat.gov.mo/dsat/index.aspx.
