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The 12 Best Day Trips from Tung Chung

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

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There are 12 good day trips from Tung Chung, Hong Kong, led by Guangzhou, Foshan, Hong Kong. The closest is New Territories, about 35 min by car, and 7 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Tung Chung at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Guangzhou116 km NW1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Foshan117 km NW1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Hong Kong24 km E35 minHalf-day trip
New Territories23 km NE35 minHalf-day trip
Huizhou104 km NE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Kowloon25 km E40 minHalf-day trip
Zhuhai39 km W45 minHalf-day trip
Jiangmen94 km W1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Hong Kong Island25 km E40 minHalf-day trip
Luohu District35 km NE40 minHalf-day trip
Changsha130 km W2 hrFull-day trip
Macau42 km W50 minHalf-day trip

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The best day trips from Tung Chung

  1. 1

    Guangzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km north-west of Tung Chung3 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for 上下九商业步行街.

  2. 2

    Foshan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km north-west of Tung Chung3 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Hotel near Pho's place.

  3. 3

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km east of Tung Chung1 hr 10 min round trip

    What 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.

    Also nearby: Victoria, Sham Shui Po.

  4. 4

    New Territories, Hong Kong

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km north-east of Tung Chung1 hr 10 min round trip

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

    Also nearby: Sha Tin.

  5. 5

    Huizhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km north-east of Tung Chung3 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for 千花洲生态景区.

  6. 6

    Kowloon, Hong Kong

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km east of Tung Chung1 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for 天際100 Sky100.

  7. 7

    Zhuhai, China

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km west of Tung Chung1 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 東方基金會會址 Casa Garden.

  8. 8

    Jiangmen, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car94 km west of Tung Chung3 hr round trip

    Known for 圭峰山森林公园永镇山门.

  9. 9

    Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km east of Tung Chung1 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for 天際100 Sky100.

  10. 10

    Luohu District, China

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car35 km north-east of Tung Chung1 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for 华强北.

  11. 11

    Changsha, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km west of Tung Chung4 hr round trip
  12. 12

    Macau, Macao

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car42 km west of Tung Chung1 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Tung Chung to Hong Kong

A realistic pace for Hong Kong, 24 km from Tung Chung. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Tung Chung
  2. 09:05Arrive in Hong Kong (35 min drive)
  3. 09:20Victoria Peak
  4. 11:20Lunch
  5. 12:35The Big Bus Company
  6. 14:20Star Ferry
  7. 15:50Head back to Tung Chung
  8. 16:25Home in Tung Chung

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Tung Chung?
The best day trips from Tung Chung are Guangzhou, Foshan, Hong Kong, New Territories, Huizhou. The closest is New Territories, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Tung Chung?
New Territories is the closest, 23 km north-east of Tung Chung, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Tung Chung?
7 places are within about an hour's drive of Tung Chung: New Territories (35 min), Hong Kong (35 min), Kowloon (40 min), Hong Kong Island (40 min), Luohu District (40 min), Zhuhai (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Tung Chung for a day out?
Guangzhou is the largest city in day-trip range, 116 km north-west of Tung Chung and about 1 hr 50 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Tung Chung?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Changsha at 130 km, around 2 hr by car.

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