The 13 Best Day Trips from New Territories
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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There are 13 good day trips from New Territories, Hong Kong, led by Guangzhou, Foshan, Hong Kong. The closest is Hong Kong, 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.
Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from New Territories
- 1
Guangzhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car117 km north-west of New TerritoriesKnown for 上下九商业步行街.
- 2
Foshan, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car121 km north-west of New TerritoriesKnown for Hotel near Pho's place.
- 3
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car18 km south of New TerritoriesWhat travelers see in Hong Kong
- Victoria Peak - Victoria Peak offers breathtaking views of Hong Kong's skyline and harbor, making it a must-visit landmark for scenic photography.
- The Big Bus Company - The Big Bus Company offers a unique hop-on hop-off tour experience, allowing visitors to explore Hong Kong's iconic sights at their own pace.
- Star Ferry - The Star Ferry offers breathtaking views of Hong Kong's skyline while providing a unique historical experience since 1888.
- 4
Huizhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car83 km north of New TerritoriesKnown for 千花洲生态景区.
- 5
Zhuhai, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car58 km west of New TerritoriesKnown for 東方基金會會址 Casa Garden.
- 6
Jiangmen, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car107 km west of New TerritoriesKnown for 圭峰山森林公园永镇山门.
- 7
Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car19 km south-east of New TerritoriesKnown for 天際100 Sky100.
- 8
Changsha, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car147 km west of New Territories - 9
Macau, Macao
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car63 km south-west of New Territories - 10
Shanwei, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car133 km east of New Territories - 11
Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car18 km south-east of New Territories - 12
Shiqi, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car75 km west of New Territories - 13
Gongheyong, China
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car49 km north-west of New Territories
A sample day: New Territories to Hong Kong
- 08:30Leave New Territories
- 08:55Arrive in Hong Kong (25 min drive)
- 09:10Victoria Peak
- 11:10Lunch
- 12:25The Big Bus Company
- 14:10Star Ferry
- 15:40Head back to New Territories
- 16:05Home in New Territories
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from New Territories?
- The best day trips from New Territories are Guangzhou, Foshan, Hong Kong, Huizhou, Zhuhai. The closest is Hong Kong, about 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from New Territories?
- Hong Kong is the closest, 18 km south of New Territories, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of New Territories?
- 4 places are within about an hour's drive of New Territories: Hong Kong (25 min), Tseung Kwan O (25 min), Hong Kong Island (30 min), Gongheyong (55 min).
- What is the biggest city near New Territories for a day out?
- Guangzhou is the largest city in day-trip range, 117 km north-west of New Territories and about 1 hr 50 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- Where can I go for a weekend from New Territories?
- For a weekend away from New Territories, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Changsha (147 km, 2 hr 20 min), Shanwei (133 km, 2 hr 5 min), Foshan (121 km, 1 hr 55 min), Guangzhou (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 New Territories?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Changsha at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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