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The 12 Best Day Trips from Hong Kong Island

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 Island, Hong Kong, led by Guangzhou, Foshan, New Territories. The closest is New Territories, about 30 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 Island at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Guangzhou135 km NW2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Foshan137 km NW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
New Territories19 km NW30 minHalf-day trip
Huizhou97 km N1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Zhuhai63 km W1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Jiangmen119 km W1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Luohu District32 km N35 minHalf-day trip
Macau66 km W1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Shanwei133 km NE2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Shiqi87 km W1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Tai Po21 km N30 minHalf-day trip
Fanling26 km N40 minHalf-day trip

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

The best day trips from Hong Kong Island

  1. 1

    Guangzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km north-west of Hong Kong Island4 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 car137 km north-west of Hong Kong Island4 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Hotel near Pho's place.

  3. 3

    New Territories, Hong Kong

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km north-west of Hong Kong Island1 hr round trip

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

    Also nearby: Tuen Mun, Tin Shui Wai.

  4. 4

    Huizhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km north of Hong Kong Island3 hr round trip

    Known for 千花洲生态景区.

  5. 5

    Zhuhai, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km west of Hong Kong Island2 hr 30 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 car119 km west of Hong Kong Island3 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 car32 km north of Hong Kong Island1 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for 华强北.

  8. 8

    Macau, Macao

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car66 km west of Hong Kong Island2 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Shanwei, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km north-east of Hong Kong Island4 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    Shiqi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km west of Hong Kong Island2 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Tai Po, Hong Kong

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km north of Hong Kong Island1 hr round trip
  12. 12

    Fanling, Hong Kong

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km north of Hong Kong Island1 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Hong Kong Island to Guangzhou

A realistic pace for Guangzhou, 135 km from Hong Kong Island. 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 Island
  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 Island
  7. 17:40Home in Hong Kong Island

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Hong Kong Island?
The best day trips from Hong Kong Island are Guangzhou, Foshan, New Territories, Huizhou, Zhuhai. The closest is New Territories, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Hong Kong Island?
New Territories is the closest, 19 km north-west of Hong Kong Island, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Hong Kong Island?
4 places are within about an hour's drive of Hong Kong Island: New Territories (30 min), Tai Po (30 min), Fanling (40 min), Luohu District (35 min).
What is the biggest city near Hong Kong Island for a day out?
Guangzhou is the largest city in day-trip range, 135 km north-west of Hong Kong Island 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 Island?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Foshan at 137 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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