The 14 Best Day Trips from Kowloon City
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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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.
Day trips from Kowloon City at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guangzhou | 130 km NW | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Foshan | 134 km NW | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Huizhou | 90 km N | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Zhuhai | 65 km W | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Jiangmen | 117 km W | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Luohu District | 25 km N | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Macau | 68 km W | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Tuen Mun | 24 km W | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Shanwei | 129 km NE | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Shiqi | 85 km W | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Tin Shui Wai | 24 km NW | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Fanling | 19 km N | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Gongheyong | 63 km NW | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Yuen Long San Hui | 20 km NW | 30 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Kowloon City
- 1
Guangzhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car130 km north-west of Kowloon City4 hr round tripKnown for 上下九商业步行街.
- 2
Foshan, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car134 km north-west of Kowloon City4 hr 10 min round tripKnown for Hotel near Pho's place.
- 3
Huizhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car90 km north of Kowloon City2 hr 50 min round tripKnown for 千花洲生态景区.
- 4
Zhuhai, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car65 km west of Kowloon City2 hr 30 min round tripKnown for 東方基金會會址 Casa Garden.
Also nearby: Tanzhou.
- 5
Jiangmen, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car117 km west of Kowloon City3 hr 40 min round tripKnown for 圭峰山森林公园永镇山门.
- 6
Luohu District, China
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car25 km north of Kowloon City1 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 华强北.
- 7
Macau, Macao
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car68 km west of Kowloon City2 hr 40 min round trip - 8
Tuen Mun, Hong Kong
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car24 km west of Kowloon City1 hr 10 min round trip - 9
Shanwei, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car129 km north-east of Kowloon City4 hr round trip - 10
Shiqi, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car85 km west of Kowloon City2 hr 40 min round trip - 11
Tin Shui Wai, Hong Kong
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car24 km north-west of Kowloon City1 hr 10 min round trip - 12
Fanling, Hong Kong
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car19 km north of Kowloon City1 hr round trip - 13
Gongheyong, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car63 km north-west of Kowloon City2 hr 30 min round trip - 14
Yuen Long San Hui, Hong Kong
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car20 km north-west of Kowloon City1 hr round trip
A sample day trip: Kowloon City to Guangzhou
A realistic pace for Guangzhou, 130 km from Kowloon City. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Kowloon City
- 09:30Arrive in Guangzhou (2 hr drive)
- 09:45上下九商业步行街
- 11:45Lunch
- 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Guangzhou
- 15:30Head back to Kowloon City
- 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.
- 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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