Most of the 95,696 visitors were from the mainland, with just under 15,000 crossing the border each day.
2022 Chinese New Year
Eighteen dancing lions, Macao mascot MAK MAK and Guizhou Congjiang Ethnic Art Troupe join in celebration overshadowed by Covid-19 precautions.
Participants can take in the displays from aboard a cruise ship or atop Penha Hill and enjoy a gourmet meal on 3, 7 and 15 February.
While parades and celebratory activities are being laid on, tourism officials emphasise the importance of contact tracing apps to keep the virus at bay.
Among other strict regulations, spectators can expect to be socially distanced at Year of the Tiger parades on 3 and 12 February.
Restaurants, eateries and various entertainment venues first to be targeted as government increases app’s reach across the city.
A tiger theme will symbolise the vigour and vitality of the city as its economy and industry returns to normal, tourism officials hope.
