5 best day trips from Hong Kong

Hong Kong's MTR and ferries make Lantau, the New Territories, and Macau easy day trips.

How: MTR to Tung Chung + cable car Travel time: 1h When to go: Year-round; clearer skies in fall/winter

Big Buddha, Po Lin Monastery, scenic cable car, Tai O fishing village

How: 1h ferry from Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal Travel time: 1h When to go: Year-round; check entry rules

Portuguese colonial architecture + casinos + egg tarts

How: 1h MTR + bus Travel time: 1h When to go: Year-round

Volcanic columns, hexagonal rock formations, seafood village

How: 1h ferry Travel time: 1h When to go: Year-round

Car-free island, fishing village, Bun Festival in May, beach

How: 30 min ferry Travel time: 30 min When to go: Year-round

Hippy island with great seafood at Sok Kwu Wan

Best day trips from Hong Kong