The 13 Best Day Trips from Tai Po
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 Tai Po, Hong Kong, led by Guangzhou, Foshan, Hong Kong. The closest is Tseung Kwan O, 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 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 Tai Po
- 1
Guangzhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car120 km north-west of Tai PoKnown for 上下九商业步行街.
- 2
Foshan, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car124 km north-west of Tai PoKnown for Hotel near Pho's place.
- 3
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car19 km south of Tai PoWhat 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 30 min by car78 km north of Tai PoKnown for 千花洲生态景区.
- 5
Zhuhai, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car65 km west of Tai PoKnown for 東方基金會會址 Casa Garden.
- 6
Jiangmen, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car112 km west of Tai PoKnown for 圭峰山森林公园永镇山门.
- 7
Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car21 km south of Tai PoKnown for 天際100 Sky100.
- 8
Macau, Macao
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car70 km south-west of Tai Po - 9
Tuen Mun, Hong Kong
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car21 km west of Tai Po - 10
Shanwei, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car126 km east of Tai Po - 11
Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car16 km south-east of Tai Po - 12
Shiqi, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car81 km west of Tai Po - 13
Tin Shui Wai, Hong Kong
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car17 km west of Tai Po
A sample day: Tai Po to Hong Kong
- 08:30Leave Tai Po
- 09:00Arrive in Hong Kong (30 min drive)
- 09:15Victoria Peak
- 11:15Lunch
- 12:30The Big Bus Company
- 14:15Star Ferry
- 15:45Head back to Tai Po
- 16:15Home in Tai Po
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Tai Po?
- The best day trips from Tai Po are Guangzhou, Foshan, Hong Kong, Huizhou, Zhuhai. The closest is Tseung Kwan O, about 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Tai Po?
- Tseung Kwan O is the closest, 16 km south-east of Tai Po, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Tai Po?
- 5 places are within about an hour's drive of Tai Po: Tseung Kwan O (25 min), Tin Shui Wai (25 min), Hong Kong (30 min), Hong Kong Island (30 min), Tuen Mun (30 min).
- What is the biggest city near Tai Po for a day out?
- Guangzhou is the largest city in day-trip range, 120 km north-west of Tai Po and about 1 hr 55 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- Where can I go for a weekend from Tai Po?
- For a weekend away from Tai Po, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Shanwei (126 km, 2 hr), Foshan (124 km, 1 hr 55 min), Guangzhou (120 km, 1 hr 55 min), Jiangmen (112 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 Tai Po?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Shanwei at 126 km, around 2 hr by car.
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