Best Day Trips From Macau [2026]

Name: Macau
Address: CN

Macau is a Special Administrative Region of China on the Pearl River Delta, about 60 km west of Hong Kong. Its compact peninsula and the islands of Taipa and Coloane combine a UNESCO-listed Portuguese colonial old town, Cantonese temples and street food, and the glittering casino resorts of the Cotai Strip.

Top day trips

Handpicked excursions within easy reach.

Approx 65 km by sea

Hong Kong by Ferry or Bridge

Ferry: TurboJET from Macau Outer Harbour or Taipa Ferry Terminal to Sheung Wan or Tsim Sha Tsui; Cotai Water Jet from Taipa; from HKD 194 (MOP 200, USD 25) economy weekday

Hong Kong's skyline, Victoria Peak, markets and dim sum are an easy ferry hop from Macau, though a full day is rushed.

Highlights: Victoria Peak and Star Ferry · Temple Street Market and dim sum · Central and Mong Kok street life

Approx 3 km from the Border Gate

Zhuhai and Gongbei

Walk: Cross on foot at the Border Gate to Gongbei Port, then walk, taxi or Didi; free to cross; mainland visa or visa-free entry needed

A low-cost mainland city break: Gongbei underground market, Lovers Road waterfront and Fisher Girl statue.

Highlights: Gongbei underground market · Lovers Road and Fisher Girl statue · Cheaper food and massage

Approx 5 km from Lotus Port

Hengqin Chimelong Ocean Kingdom

LRT: Macau LRT Hengqin line from Lotus to Hengqin Port (about 2 minutes), then taxi or resort bus; ticket price varies, roughly CNY 350-500 (USD 49-70) - confirm on the park site

One of the world's largest marine theme resorts with whale sharks, a circus and rides, a short hop from Cotai.

Highlights: Whale shark aquarium · International Circus · Marine animal shows

Approx 140 km from Macau

Guangzhou by High-Speed Rail

Train: Cross at Gongbei, walk to Zhuhai Station and take a high-speed train to Guangzhou South; about CNY 70-80 (USD 10-11)

Guangzhou's Cantonese food, Shamian Island and Canton Tower are easy to reach by high-speed rail.

Highlights: Canton Tower · Cantonese dim sum · Shamian Island

Approx 100 km from Macau

Shenzhen via Zhuhai or Ferry

Train or ferry: Cross to Zhuhai then intercity rail to Shenzhen, or ferry to Shekou/Fuyong where operating; confirm schedule

Shenzhen's modern malls and OCT Harbour, best for travellers already crossing into Guangdong.

Highlights: Window of the World · Dafen Oil Painting Village · Futian skyline

3-10 km from the peninsula

Coloane and Taipa Self-Guided

Bus: City buses or taxis from the peninsula to Taipa Village (MOP 6, USD 0.75), then bus 15/21A/25/26A to Coloane Village; allow a full day

Portuguese-style villages with pastel streets, Taipa Houses-Museum, the Chapel of St. Francis Xavier in Coloane, and Hac Sa beach.

Highlights: Rua do Cunha snacks · Coloane Village chapel · Hac Sa beach

Approx 50 km from Macau

Zhongshan - Sun Yat-sen's Birthplace at Cuiheng

Bus and train: Cross at Gongbei to Zhuhai then a bus or train to Zhongshan, then taxi or bus to Cuiheng; confirm schedules on 12306 or local coach sites

The village where Sun Yat-sen was born, with his preserved residence and memorial museum.

Highlights: Sun Yat-sen Residence · Museum of Sun Yat-sen's Early Life · Cuiheng village streets

Approx 140 km from Macau

Kaiping Diaolou and Villages (UNESCO)

Train and bus: Cross at Gongbei, Zhuhai to Jiangmen by rail, then bus to Kaiping or Tangkou, then taxi to Zili Village; start early for a long day

A UNESCO World Heritage cluster of fortified multi-storey watchtowers, built by overseas Chinese returnees.

Highlights: Zili Village diaolou cluster · Li Garden · Chikan old town

Trips by distance

How far you can go in a day.

Getting there

Transport options for day trips.

Tours: Day tours from Macau to Guangzhou or Zhuhai run from about MOP 400 (USD 50)
Private: Private car with driver from about MOP 1,200 (USD 150) per day
Public: Ferries, HZMB buses, LRT and high-speed rail are the backbone
Rental: Not recommended; use public transport

Multi-day tours from Macau

If you have longer than a day, these are organised multi-day trips that start here.

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Day trip tips

Make the most of your excursions.

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Check mainland visa rules before crossing the border

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Carry your passport; border queues peak 08:30-10:30 and on weekends

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Use the 12306 app and Alipay for train tickets in China

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Book ferries ahead for weekends; mid-week fares are cheaper

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Return before the last ferry or border closing (Gongbei closes around 01:00)