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
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guangzhou | 116 km NW | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Foshan | 117 km NW | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Hong Kong | 24 km E | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| New Territories | 23 km NE | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Huizhou | 104 km NE | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Kowloon | 25 km E | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Zhuhai | 39 km W | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Jiangmen | 94 km W | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Hong Kong Island | 25 km E | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Luohu District | 35 km NE | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Changsha | 130 km W | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Macau | 42 km W | 50 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Tung Chung
- 1
Guangzhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car116 km north-west of Tung Chung3 hr 40 min round tripKnown for 上下九商业步行街.
- 2
Foshan, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car117 km north-west of Tung Chung3 hr 40 min round tripKnown for Hotel near Pho's place.
- 3
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car24 km east of Tung Chung1 hr 10 min round tripWhat 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
New Territories, Hong Kong
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car23 km north-east of Tung Chung1 hr 10 min round tripKnown for 落馬洲暸望台 Lok Ma Chau Lookout.
Also nearby: Sha Tin.
- 5
Huizhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car104 km north-east of Tung Chung3 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 千花洲生态景区.
- 6
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car25 km east of Tung Chung1 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 天際100 Sky100.
- 7
Zhuhai, China
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car39 km west of Tung Chung1 hr 30 min round tripKnown for 東方基金會會址 Casa Garden.
- 8
Jiangmen, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car94 km west of Tung Chung3 hr round tripKnown for 圭峰山森林公园永镇山门.
- 9
Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car25 km east of Tung Chung1 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 天際100 Sky100.
- 10
Luohu District, China
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car35 km north-east of Tung Chung1 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 华强北.
- 11
Changsha, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car130 km west of Tung Chung4 hr round trip - 12
Macau, Macao
Half-day tripAbout 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.
- 08:30Leave Tung Chung
- 09:05Arrive in Hong Kong (35 min drive)
- 09:20Victoria Peak
- 11:20Lunch
- 12:35The Big Bus Company
- 14:20Star Ferry
- 15:50Head back to Tung Chung
- 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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