Macau or Macao is a special administrative region of China; a short ferry ride across the Pearl River estuary from Hong Kong. Unlike mainland China, it is considerably more liberal in its attitudes towards sex. The peninsula is largely seen as a getaway destination where the middle classes and the filthy rich of China get to blow off steam for the weekend. In , the region overtook Vegas as the gambling capital of the world⦠and just like the rampant escort industry in Vegas ⦠a swarm of adult services and vices has followed in to Macau.
In this guide, we will take a look at all things sex in Macau. Is it any surprise that attitudes towards sex are more liberal in Macau than they are in mainland China? A large part of China treats Macau as its adult playground β the Vegas of Asia.
Even if it can at times resemble a slightly more downbeat Atlantic City. The gambling culture plays in to the hands of the sex industry, which is quietly huge in Macau. As the punters flock, the ladies follow. The prevailing attitude towards sex in Macau, as a visitor, is thus⦠if you want it, you can find it.
But you might have to dig deep in the wallet. Outside of the tourist hot spots, attitudes towards sex amongst the local Macau communities is decidedly more traditional and reticent. As is so often the case in Asia, western men looking for western women can enjoy a much higher ratio of success than they might do back in their home countries.
The NAPE district south of Avenida de Amizade is packed with bars and clubs where some of the more liberal and metropolitan generation mingle with expats and tourists. Lots of single ladies enjoying drinks here. There is also the Senado Square area, which is a melting pot of French, Portuguese, Filipino and various expat influences. This is seen as a cheap and cheerful location for those who are burnt out by the casinos.
