Cities Near Hong Kong
Cities near Hong Kong, HK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Macau, Shenzhen, Zhuhai. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Hong Kong, HK is Macau, about 41 mi (65 km) away — roughly 1 hr 13 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacauCasinos and Portuguese heritage | 41 mi / 65 km | 1 hr 13 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| ShenzhenChina's tech megacity next door | 20 mi / 32 km | 38 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| ZhuhaiCoastal gateway by the bridge | 39 mi / 62 km | 1 hr 10 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| GuangzhouCantonese food and history | 83 mi / 133 km | 1 hr 55 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Danshui | 40 mi / 65 km | 1 hr 13 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Humen | 49 mi / 79 km | 1 hr 28 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Shiqi | 53 mi / 85 km | 1 hr 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Huizhou | 60 mi / 96 km | 1 hr 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Pingshan | 60 mi / 97 km | 1 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Shilong | 61 mi / 99 km | 1 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Hong Kong
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Macau, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Guangzhou, Danshui. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Hong Kong include Macau, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Guangzhou, Danshui. The closest is Macau, about 41 miles (65 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.