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Notable river spot · Guangdong, Hong Kong

Ma Chau

孖洲 Ma Chau

Ma Chau is a river spot in Guangdong, Hong Kong.

Ma Chau: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Ma Chau

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Ma Chau — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 22.17203, 113.90049. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Ma Chau

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    • Round Island · river spot · New Territories · ~75 km · Must-see

    All rivers, islands & mangroves in Hong Kong

    Wikipedia · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Ma Chau yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Ma Chau?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Ma Chau?

    Nearby: Keung Shan (viewpoint, 9 km), Tong Fuk Beach (beach, 9 km), Upper Cheung Sha Beach (beach, 10 km), Lantau Peak (viewpoint, 11 km), Tian Tan Buddha Statue (fort, 11 km), Po Lin Monastery (Buddhist site, 12 km).

    Is Ma Chau worth visiting?

    Ma Chau is listed as a notable river spot in Hong Kong on Spotwander.