I would like to share with you the story of my three-day trip to the splendid and magnificent city of Macau. I had such a wonderful time and found myself totally enthralled by the many charms of the city as I visited popular sites and feasted on delicious foods.

One Friday afternoon with a half-day of annual leave, my friend and I set off for Macau. As the flight touched down at Macau airport, we felt totally excited and thrilled at what lay ahead. The airport was not enormous, so it was quite easy to find the right bus stop. We took the free shuttle bus to our hotel, which also stopped at numerous other hotels and major tourist places on the way. I highly recommend that you use this free shuttle bus in Macau, since it is very convenient connecting many hotels and landmarks. During my stay in Macau, I found the bus service a great way of getting around easily and conveniently.

The bus ran through the downtown of Macau and the beautiful night view of Macau captivated me. Looking at the illuminated city view like a sandy beach at dusk, I knew this would be a great trip.

After checking in at the hotel, we headed to a famous tourist spot, The Venetian Macao, known for its beef dumplings. It was a must-based dish. At the Venetian, we also stopped by at a casino, the signature entertainment type in the city. I was willing to bet and lose only a little amount of money, so changed 2,000 yuan (about 340K KRW) for chips. After repeated wins and losses, only 1,500 yuan was left. My 500 yuan vanished within just 30 minutes! My friend and I took photos of the stunning interior of the Venetian and left. I was not much interested in the casino itself, but I knew it would be a unique experience of Macau, where most hotels also operate a casino.

We took the luxury on the third day of sleeping in. After waking up, we visited the most famous tart restaurant in Macau. Then, after enjoying a final shopping trip, we headed back to Shanghai. Before the flight departure, we learned that it was raining in Shanghai. The thought of "lucky us," having avoided the rain and enjoying a fabulous time over the weekend, made us smile. It was a trip without a detailed plan. We just followed our heart and went where our feet wanted to go. The weekend Macau trip ended like a happy midnight dream.