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The 13 Best Day Trips from Ma On Shan

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 13 good day trips from Ma On Shan, Hong Kong, led by Guangzhou, Foshan, Hong Kong. The closest is Hong Kong, about 25 min by car, and 5 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Ma On Shan at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Guangzhou129 km NW2 hrFull-day trip
Foshan133 km NW2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Hong Kong16 km SW25 minHalf-day trip
Huizhou80 km N1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Zhuhai71 km W1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Jiangmen121 km W1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Hong Kong Island17 km S25 minHalf-day trip
Luohu District19 km NW30 minHalf-day trip
Macau75 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Tuen Mun28 km W40 minHalf-day trip
Shanwei121 km E1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Shiqi89 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Tin Shui Wai25 km W40 minHalf-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Ma On Shan

  1. 1

    Guangzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km north-west of Ma On Shan4 hr round trip

    Known for 上下九商业步行街.

  2. 2

    Foshan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km north-west of Ma On Shan4 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for Hotel near Pho's place.

  3. 3

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km south-west of Ma On Shan50 min round trip

    Known for 天際100 Sky100.

    Also nearby: Victoria.

  4. 4

    Huizhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km north of Ma On Shan2 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 千花洲生态景区.

  5. 5

    Zhuhai, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km west of Ma On Shan2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for 東方基金會會址 Casa Garden.

    Also nearby: Tanzhou.

  6. 6

    Jiangmen, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km west of Ma On Shan3 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for 圭峰山森林公园永镇山门.

  7. 7

    Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km south of Ma On Shan50 min round trip

    Known for 天際100 Sky100.

  8. 8

    Luohu District, China

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km north-west of Ma On Shan1 hr round trip

    Known for 华强北.

  9. 9

    Macau, Macao

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car75 km west of Ma On Shan2 hr 50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Tuen Mun, Hong Kong

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km west of Ma On Shan1 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Shanwei, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km east of Ma On Shan3 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Shiqi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km west of Ma On Shan2 hr 50 min round trip
  13. 13

    Tin Shui Wai, Hong Kong

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km west of Ma On Shan1 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Ma On Shan to Guangzhou

A realistic pace for Guangzhou, 129 km from Ma On Shan. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Ma On Shan
  2. 09:30Arrive in Guangzhou (2 hr drive)
  3. 09:45上下九商业步行街
  4. 11:45Lunch
  5. 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Guangzhou
  6. 15:30Head back to Ma On Shan
  7. 17:30Home in Ma On Shan

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Ma On Shan?
The best day trips from Ma On Shan are Guangzhou, Foshan, Hong Kong, Huizhou, Zhuhai. The closest is Hong Kong, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Ma On Shan?
Hong Kong is the closest, 16 km south-west of Ma On Shan, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Ma On Shan?
5 places are within about an hour's drive of Ma On Shan: Hong Kong (25 min), Hong Kong Island (25 min), Luohu District (30 min), Tin Shui Wai (40 min), Tuen Mun (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Ma On Shan for a day out?
Guangzhou is the largest city in day-trip range, 129 km north-west of Ma On Shan and about 2 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Ma On Shan?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Foshan at 133 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.

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