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The 12 Best Day Trips from Victoria

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 Victoria, Hong Kong, led by Guangzhou, Foshan, New Territories. The closest is New Territories, about 25 min by car, and 4 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Victoria at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Guangzhou130 km NW2 hrFull-day trip
Foshan132 km NW2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
New Territories16 km N25 minHalf-day trip
Huizhou96 km N1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Zhuhai59 km W1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Jiangmen114 km W1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Luohu District29 km N45 minHalf-day trip
Macau62 km W1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Tuen Mun21 km NW30 minHalf-day trip
Shanwei135 km NE2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Shiqi82 km W1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Tin Shui Wai24 km NW35 minHalf-day trip

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

The best day trips from Victoria

  1. 1

    Guangzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km north-west of Victoria4 hr round trip

    Known for 上下九商业步行街.

  2. 2

    Foshan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km north-west of Victoria4 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for Hotel near Pho's place.

  3. 3

    New Territories, Hong Kong

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km north of Victoria50 min round trip

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

    Also nearby: Tai Po, Fanling.

  4. 4

    Huizhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km north of Victoria3 hr round trip

    Known for 千花洲生态景区.

  5. 5

    Zhuhai, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car59 km west of Victoria2 hr 20 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 45 min by car114 km west of Victoria3 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 圭峰山森林公园永镇山门.

  7. 7

    Luohu District, China

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km north of Victoria1 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 华强北.

  8. 8

    Macau, Macao

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km west of Victoria2 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Tuen Mun, Hong Kong

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km north-west of Victoria1 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Shanwei, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km north-east of Victoria4 hr 10 min round trip
  11. 11

    Shiqi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km west of Victoria2 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Tin Shui Wai, Hong Kong

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km north-west of Victoria1 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Victoria to Guangzhou

A realistic pace for Guangzhou, 130 km from Victoria. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Victoria
  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 Victoria
  7. 17:30Home in Victoria

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Victoria?
The best day trips from Victoria are Guangzhou, Foshan, New Territories, Huizhou, Zhuhai. The closest is New Territories, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Victoria?
New Territories is the closest, 16 km north of Victoria, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Victoria?
4 places are within about an hour's drive of Victoria: New Territories (25 min), Tuen Mun (30 min), Tin Shui Wai (35 min), Luohu District (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Victoria for a day out?
Guangzhou is the largest city in day-trip range, 130 km north-west of Victoria and about 2 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Victoria?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Shanwei at 135 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.

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