The 14 Best Day Trips from Kowloon City

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 14 good day trips from Kowloon City, Hong Kong, led by Guangzhou, Foshan, Huizhou. The closest is Fanling, about 30 min by car, and 5 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 14 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Kowloon City

  1. 1

    Guangzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km north-west of Kowloon City

    Known for 上下九商业步行街.

  2. 2

    Foshan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km north-west of Kowloon City

    Known for Hotel near Pho's place.

  3. 3

    Huizhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car90 km north of Kowloon City

    Known for 千花洲生态景区.

  4. 4

    Zhuhai, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car65 km west of Kowloon City

    Known for 東方基金會會址 Casa Garden.

  5. 5

    Jiangmen, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km west of Kowloon City

    Known for 圭峰山森林公园永镇山门.

  6. 6

    Luohu District, China

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km north of Kowloon City

    Known for 华强北.

  7. 7

    Macau, Macao

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car68 km west of Kowloon City
  8. 8

    Tuen Mun, Hong Kong

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km west of Kowloon City
  9. 9

    Shanwei, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km north-east of Kowloon City
  10. 10

    Shiqi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km west of Kowloon City
  11. 11

    Tin Shui Wai, Hong Kong

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km north-west of Kowloon City
  12. 12

    Fanling, Hong Kong

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km north of Kowloon City
  13. 13

    Gongheyong, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km north-west of Kowloon City
  14. 14

    Yuen Long San Hui, Hong Kong

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km north-west of Kowloon City

A sample day: Kowloon City to Guangzhou

  1. 07:30Leave Kowloon City
  2. 09:30Arrive in Guangzhou (2 hr drive)
  3. 09:45上下九商业步行街
  4. 11:45Lunch
  5. 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Guangzhou
  6. 15:30Head back to Kowloon City
  7. 17:30Home in Kowloon City

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Kowloon City?
The best day trips from Kowloon City are Guangzhou, Foshan, Huizhou, Zhuhai, Jiangmen. The closest is Fanling, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Kowloon City?
Fanling is the closest, 19 km north of Kowloon City, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Kowloon City?
5 places are within about an hour's drive of Kowloon City: Fanling (30 min), Yuen Long San Hui (30 min), Tuen Mun (35 min), Tin Shui Wai (35 min), Luohu District (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Kowloon City for a day out?
Guangzhou is the largest city in day-trip range, 130 km north-west of Kowloon City and about 2 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Kowloon City?
For a weekend away from Kowloon City, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Foshan (134 km, 2 hr 5 min), Guangzhou (130 km, 2 hr), Shanwei (129 km, 2 hr), Jiangmen (117 km, 1 hr 50 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Kowloon City?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Foshan at 134 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.

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