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3 best day trips from Macau
Where to go when you want a day away from Macau, and how long it really takes.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
The classic day trip from Macau is Hong Kong (About 1 hour by ferry or bridge bus). The closest option is Zhuhai, about 10 km away.
Key facts
- Day trips in this guide
- 3
- Closest
- Zhuhai (10 km)
- Most popular
- Hong Kong
Day trips compared
| Destination | Distance | Travel time | How | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 65 km | About 1 hour by ferry or bridge bus | High-speed ferry or bus across the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge | First-timers, Food lovers, Shopping |
| Chimelong Ocean Kingdom (Hengqin) | 15 km | About 30–45 minutes including the border | Taxi or shuttle bus via the Hengqin port | Families |
| Zhuhai | 10 km | About 30 minutes including the border | Walk across the Border Gate to Gongbei, then bus or taxi | Budget, Shopping |
The day trips
65 km · About 1 hour by ferry or bridge bus
1.Hong Kong
Hong Kong's harbour, Victoria Peak, Star Ferry and dim sum houses are close enough for a long day, though most visitors combine the two cities with overnight stays in each. Remember it is a separate border crossing with immigration checks both ways.
- Getting there
- High-speed ferry or bus across the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge
- Best for
- First-timers, Food lovers, Shopping
15 km · About 30–45 minutes including the border
2.Chimelong Ocean Kingdom (Hengqin)
A large marine theme park on Hengqin Island in Zhuhai, with whale sharks, beluga and polar bear exhibits, rides and nightly shows. It sits across the border in mainland China, so check entry requirements for your nationality before going.
- Getting there
- Taxi or shuttle bus via the Hengqin port
- Best for
- Families
10 km · About 30 minutes including the border
3.Zhuhai
The mainland city next door has a long seafront promenade known as Lovers' Road, the Fisher Girl statue in the bay and large underground shopping arcades at Gongbei. It is a separate border crossing into mainland China with its own entry requirements.
- Getting there
- Walk across the Border Gate to Gongbei, then bus or taxi
- Best for
- Budget, Shopping
Day-trip tips
- Leave early: most trips are more relaxed with a morning departure and a return before dinner.
- Pay with a Macau Pass card for a lower fare; drivers do not give change.
- For trips over about 150 km, an overnight stay or an organised tour saves a lot of travelling.
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best day trip from Macau?
Hong Kong. Hong Kong's harbour, Victoria Peak, Star Ferry and dim sum houses are close enough for a long day, though most visitors combine the two cities with overnight stays in each.
+How long does it take to get from Macau to Hong Kong?
About 1 hour by ferry or bridge bus — High-speed ferry or bus across the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge, about 65 km.
+How long does it take to get from Macau to Chimelong Ocean Kingdom (Hengqin)?
About 30–45 minutes including the border — Taxi or shuttle bus via the Hengqin port, about 15 km.