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The 12 Best Day Trips from Hong Kong

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 Hong Kong, Hong Kong, led by Guangzhou, Foshan, New Territories. The closest is New Territories, about 25 min by car, and 4 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Hong Kong at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Guangzhou133 km NW2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Foshan136 km NW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
New Territories18 km N25 minHalf-day trip
Huizhou96 km N1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Zhuhai62 km W1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Jiangmen117 km W1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Luohu District30 km N35 minHalf-day trip
Macau65 km W1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Tuen Mun24 km NW35 minHalf-day trip
Shanwei133 km NE2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Shiqi85 km W1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Tin Shui Wai27 km NW40 minHalf-day trip

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

The best day trips from Hong Kong

  1. 1

    Guangzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km north-west of Hong Kong4 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for 上下九商业步行街.

  2. 2

    Foshan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km north-west of Hong Kong4 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Hotel near Pho's place.

  3. 3

    New Territories, Hong Kong

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km north of Hong Kong50 min round trip

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

    Also nearby: Tai Po, Fanling.

  4. 4

    Huizhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km north of Hong Kong3 hr round trip

    Known for 千花洲生态景区.

  5. 5

    Zhuhai, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km west of Hong Kong2 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for 東方基金會會址 Casa Garden.

    Also nearby: Tanzhou.

  6. 6

    Jiangmen, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km west of Hong Kong3 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for 圭峰山森林公园永镇山门.

  7. 7

    Luohu District, China

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car30 km north of Hong Kong1 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for 华强北.

  8. 8

    Macau, Macao

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car65 km west of Hong Kong2 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Tuen Mun, Hong Kong

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km north-west of Hong Kong1 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    Shanwei, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km north-east of Hong Kong4 hr 10 min round trip
  11. 11

    Shiqi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km west of Hong Kong2 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    Tin Shui Wai, Hong Kong

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km north-west of Hong Kong1 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Hong Kong to Guangzhou

A realistic pace for Guangzhou, 133 km from Hong Kong. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Hong Kong
  2. 09:35Arrive in Guangzhou (2 hr 5 min drive)
  3. 09:50上下九商业步行街
  4. 11:50Lunch
  5. 13:05Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Guangzhou
  6. 15:35Head back to Hong Kong
  7. 17:40Home in Hong Kong

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Hong Kong?
The best day trips from Hong Kong are Guangzhou, Foshan, New Territories, Huizhou, Zhuhai. The closest is New Territories, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Hong Kong?
New Territories is the closest, 18 km north of Hong Kong, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Hong Kong?
4 places are within about an hour's drive of Hong Kong: New Territories (25 min), Tuen Mun (35 min), Tin Shui Wai (40 min), Luohu District (35 min).
What is the biggest city near Hong Kong for a day out?
Guangzhou is the largest city in day-trip range, 133 km north-west of Hong Kong and about 2 hr 5 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Hong Kong?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Foshan at 136 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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