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The 12 Best Day Trips from Macau

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

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There are 12 good day trips from Macau, Macao, led by Guangzhou, Foshan, Hong Kong. The closest is Tuen Mun, about 55 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Macau at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Guangzhou106 km N1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Foshan101 km NW1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Hong Kong65 km E1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
New Territories63 km NE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Huizhou135 km NE2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Kowloon67 km E1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Jiangmen64 km NW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Zhaoqing146 km NW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Hong Kong Island66 km E1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Luohu District71 km NE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Changsha91 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Tuen Mun49 km NE55 minHalf-day trip

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

The best day trips from Macau

  1. 1

    Guangzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km north of Macau3 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for 上下九商业步行街.

  2. 2

    Foshan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car101 km north-west of Macau3 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for Hotel near Pho's place.

  3. 3

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car65 km east of Macau2 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 天際100 Sky100.

    Also nearby: Victoria, Sha Tin, Sham Shui Po.

  4. 4

    New Territories, Hong Kong

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km north-east of Macau2 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 落馬洲暸望台 Lok Ma Chau Lookout.

  5. 5

    Huizhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km north-east of Macau4 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for 千花洲生态景区.

  6. 6

    Kowloon, Hong Kong

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km east of Macau2 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 天際100 Sky100.

  7. 7

    Jiangmen, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km north-west of Macau2 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 圭峰山森林公园永镇山门.

  8. 8

    Zhaoqing, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north-west of Macau4 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 梅庵.

  9. 9

    Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car66 km east of Macau2 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 天際100 Sky100.

  10. 10

    Luohu District, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km north-east of Macau2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for 华强北.

  11. 11

    Changsha, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car91 km west of Macau2 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Tuen Mun, Hong Kong

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car49 km north-east of Macau1 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Macau to Guangzhou

A realistic pace for Guangzhou, 106 km from Macau. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Macau
  2. 09:10Arrive in Guangzhou (1 hr 40 min drive)
  3. 09:25上下九商业步行街
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Guangzhou
  6. 15:10Head back to Macau
  7. 16:50Home in Macau

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Macau?
The best day trips from Macau are Guangzhou, Foshan, Hong Kong, New Territories, Huizhou. The closest is Tuen Mun, about 55 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Macau?
Tuen Mun is the closest, 49 km north-east of Macau, roughly 55 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Macau?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Macau: Tuen Mun (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Macau for a day out?
Guangzhou is the largest city in day-trip range, 106 km north of Macau and about 1 hr 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Macau?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Zhaoqing at 146 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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