Best Day Trips from Hong Kong
The best day trips from Hong Kong — Macau's casinos and egg tarts, Lantau Island and the Big Buddha, plus the outlying islands. How to get there and what to book.
Hong Kong is a brilliant base for day trips
You can be watching the Big Buddha emerge from the clouds, wandering Macau's old town, or eating seafood on a sleepy outlying island — all within an hour of the city. These are the day trips worth your time and how to do each one.
Lantau Island & the Big Buddha
The Ngong Ping 360 cable car climbs to the Tian Tan Buddha with jaw-dropping views — see how to get to the Big Buddha and the Ngong Ping 360 ticket guide. Pair it with the fishing village of Tai O.
Macau
An hour by ferry gets you to Macau's Portuguese streets, egg tarts and casino strip. Note your Hong Kong Octopus Card won't work in Macau — plan your transport before you go.
The outlying islands
Cheung Chau, Lamma and Peng Chau are easy ferry hops for seafood, beaches and a slower pace away from the skyline.
The guides below cover ferries, tickets and itineraries for each trip.