Shaoguan City district, Guangdong, China

Places to visit near Maba

Maba is a city in Shaoguan City district, Guangdong, China, home to about 113,609 people. Within 50 km by road there are 141 places to visit — 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 parks, 14 forts & heritage and 12 museums. The must-see places are Shixia Site (3 km), Nanhua Temple (7 km) and Yunmen Monastery (41 km).

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Maba at a glance

Location
Shaoguan City district, Guangdong, China
Population
about 113,609
Coordinates
24.6841° N, 113.5984° E
Places within 50 km
141 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and museums

Top places to visit near Maba

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Maba: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Maba

50 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Maba. The closest is 马鞍山 (1 km); the best-known is Dashankeng (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Dashankeng · viewpoint · Shaoguan City · ~6 km
  • Dapingling · viewpoint · Shaoguan City · ~6 km
  • Beifu · viewpoint · Shaoguan City · ~9 km
  • Guanyin · viewpoint · Shaoguan City · ~15 km
  • Pianshi · viewpoint · Shaoguan City · ~16 km
  • 马鞍山 · viewpoint · Shaoguan City · ~1 km

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Parks near Maba

22 parks within 100 km of Maba. The closest is Qujiang People's Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Maba

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Maba. The closest is 革命烈士纪念碑 (1 km); the best-known is Shixia Site (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Maba

16 museums within 100 km of Maba. The closest is 陈成珍美术馆 (1 km); the best-known is 马坝人博物馆 (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Maba

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Maba. The closest is Songshan Lake (9 km); the best-known is 孟洲坝 (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Maba

12 waterfalls within 100 km of Maba. The closest is 瀑布 (28 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Maba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 23 km on the road.

  1. Start in Maba
  2. 3 km 马坝人博物馆 · museum, Shaoguan City
  3. 1 km Shixia Site · heritage site, Shaoguan City
  4. 1 km Site of Maba Men · heritage site, Shaoguan City
  5. 4 km Dashankeng · viewpoint, Shaoguan City
  6. 7 km Nanhua Temple · temple, Shaoguan City
  7. 7 km Back to Maba

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How to reach Maba

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    Within 15 km of Maba

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Maba by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3750马鞍山 (1 km)
    Other attractions2327榕树公公庙 (2 km)
    Parks2222Qujiang People's Park (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1416革命烈士纪念碑 (1 km)
    Museums1216陈成珍美术馆 (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs613Songshan Lake (9 km)
    Waterfalls212瀑布 (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens810Ma'anshan Forest Part (1 km)
    Buddhist sites67月华古寺 (14 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves44龙洲岛 (9 km)
    Temples33Nanhua Temple (7 km)
    Churches33Shaoguan Christian Church (17 km)
    Caves13Shy Girl Cave (45 km)

    Maba: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Maba?

    Shixia Site (heritage site, about 3 km), Nanhua Temple (temple, about 7 km), 马坝人博物馆 (museum, about 3 km), Site of Maba Men (heritage site, about 3 km), Dashankeng (viewpoint, about 6 km), Dapingling (viewpoint, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Maba?

    141 places on Spotwander: 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 other attractions, 22 parks, 14 forts & heritage, 12 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Maba?

    马鞍山, about 1 km by road; 狮子岩 (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Maba?

    Qujiang People's Park, about 1 km by road; 曲江县革命烈士陵园 (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Maba?

    革命烈士纪念碑, about 1 km by road; Site of Maba Men (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Maba?

    Start in Maba, visit 马坝人博物馆, then Shixia Site, then Site of Maba Men, then Dashankeng, then Nanhua Temple, and drive back — about 23 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Maba?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and museums.

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