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The 11 Best Day Trips from Sanshui

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 11 good day trips from Sanshui, China, led by Guangzhou, Foshan, New Territories. The closest is Foshan, about 40 min by car, and 3 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Sanshui at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Guangzhou37 km E45 minHalf-day trip
Foshan28 km SE40 minHalf-day trip
New Territories149 km SE2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Yunfu91 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Zhuhai120 km SE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Jiangmen67 km S1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Zhaoqing46 km W55 minHalf-day trip
Luohu District144 km SE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Changsha89 km S1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Macau126 km SE2 hrFull-day trip
Shiqi87 km SE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Sanshui

  1. 1

    Guangzhou, China

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km east of Sanshui1 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 上下九商业步行街.

  2. 2

    Foshan, China

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km south-east of Sanshui1 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Hotel near Pho's place.

  3. 3

    New Territories, Hong Kong

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km south-east of Sanshui4 hr 40 min round trip

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

    Also nearby: Tuen Mun, Tin Shui Wai, Fanling.

  4. 4

    Yunfu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car91 km west of Sanshui2 hr 50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Zhuhai, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km south-east of Sanshui3 hr 50 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 15 min by car67 km south of Sanshui2 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 圭峰山森林公园永镇山门.

  7. 7

    Zhaoqing, China

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car46 km west of Sanshui1 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for 梅庵.

  8. 8

    Luohu District, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km south-east of Sanshui4 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 华强北.

  9. 9

    Changsha, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km south of Sanshui2 hr 50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Macau, Macao

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km south-east of Sanshui4 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Shiqi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km south-east of Sanshui2 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Sanshui to Guangzhou

A realistic pace for Guangzhou, 37 km from Sanshui. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Sanshui
  2. 09:15Arrive in Guangzhou (45 min drive)
  3. 09:30上下九商业步行街
  4. 11:30Lunch
  5. 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Guangzhou
  6. 15:15Head back to Sanshui
  7. 16:00Home in Sanshui

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Sanshui?
The best day trips from Sanshui are Guangzhou, Foshan, New Territories, Yunfu, Zhuhai. The closest is Foshan, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Sanshui?
Foshan is the closest, 28 km south-east of Sanshui, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Sanshui?
3 places are within about an hour's drive of Sanshui: Foshan (40 min), Guangzhou (45 min), Zhaoqing (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Sanshui for a day out?
Guangzhou is the largest city in day-trip range, 37 km east of Sanshui and about 45 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Sanshui?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is New Territories at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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