The 14 Best Day Trips from Sham Shui Po

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 Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong, led by Guangzhou, Foshan, Huizhou. The closest is Yuen Long San Hui, about 25 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 Sham Shui Po

  1. 1

    Guangzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km north-west of Sham Shui Po

    Known for 上下九商业步行街.

  2. 2

    Foshan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km north-west of Sham Shui Po

    Known for Hotel near Pho's place.

  3. 3

    Huizhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car91 km north of Sham Shui Po

    Known for 千花洲生态景区.

  4. 4

    Zhuhai, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km west of Sham Shui Po

    Known for 東方基金會會址 Casa Garden.

  5. 5

    Jiangmen, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km west of Sham Shui Po

    Known for 圭峰山森林公园永镇山门.

  6. 6

    Luohu District, China

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km north of Sham Shui Po

    Known for 华强北.

  7. 7

    Macau, Macao

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car65 km west of Sham Shui Po
  8. 8

    Tuen Mun, Hong Kong

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km west of Sham Shui Po
  9. 9

    Shanwei, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km north-east of Sham Shui Po
  10. 10

    Shiqi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km west of Sham Shui Po
  11. 11

    Tin Shui Wai, Hong Kong

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km north-west of Sham Shui Po
  12. 12

    Fanling, Hong Kong

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km north of Sham Shui Po
  13. 13

    Gongheyong, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km north-west of Sham Shui Po
  14. 14

    Yuen Long San Hui, Hong Kong

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km north-west of Sham Shui Po

A sample day: Sham Shui Po to Guangzhou

  1. 07:30Leave Sham Shui Po
  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 Sham Shui Po
  7. 17:30Home in Sham Shui Po

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Sham Shui Po?
The best day trips from Sham Shui Po are Guangzhou, Foshan, Huizhou, Zhuhai, Jiangmen. The closest is Yuen Long San Hui, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Sham Shui Po?
Yuen Long San Hui is the closest, 17 km north-west of Sham Shui Po, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Sham Shui Po?
5 places are within about an hour's drive of Sham Shui Po: Yuen Long San Hui (25 min), Fanling (25 min), Tuen Mun (30 min), Tin Shui Wai (30 min), Luohu District (35 min).
What is the biggest city near Sham Shui Po for a day out?
Guangzhou is the largest city in day-trip range, 128 km north-west of Sham Shui Po 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 Sham Shui Po?
For a weekend away from Sham Shui Po, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Shanwei (132 km, 2 hr 5 min), Foshan (131 km, 2 hr 5 min), Guangzhou (128 km, 2 hr), Jiangmen (114 km, 1 hr 45 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Sham Shui Po?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Shanwei at 132 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.

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