MGTO Launches Android Version of its Experience Macau App

The Macau Government Tourist Office has launched an Android version of its Experience Macau app, which enables more visitors to acquire the latest Macau travel information.

MGTO launched the iPhone version of the app at the end of September 2012 and has recorded over 7,000 downloads by 31 January 2013.

The Experience Macau app in iPhone and Android version comprises 6 items and functions namely Experience Macau, What's On, Plan Your Trip, Game, Map and AR View. Certain selected attractions are even provided with audio introduction and 360-degree panoramic photos.

Among the functions, Experience Macau offers a variety of information about Macau World Heritage, museums and galleries, shopping, shows and entertainment, hotels and guest houses, etc. while What's On introduces the upcoming local events and festivals, exhibitions, performances and so on.

Visitors can use the function of Plan Your Trip and self-design their own travel itineraries or follow the Suggested Routes for sightseeing in Macau. They can also gain various attractions' background information instantly through the AR technology. Users can check in at the designated attractions in the Game and immediately gain a virtual coin. On the other hand, the app enables users to share their travel fun and footprints in Macau with friends around the world on the social network facebook.

The MGTO's App provides user platform and information in English, traditional and simplified Chinese languages. The app is free.