Day trip from Hong Kong to Tai Po
Tai Po lies 19 km (12 mi) north of Hong Kong, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 19 km (12 mi) apart, Tai Po is a realistic day trip from Hong Kong: about 19 min each way by road.
| Hong Kong | Tai Po | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hong Kong | Hong Kong |
| Population | 7.4 million | 274,100 |
| Elevation | 60 m (197 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Hong_Kong) | UTC+8 (Asia/Hong_Kong) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Tai Po
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Staying in Tai Po
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Common questions
How far is Tai Po from Hong Kong?
19 km (12 mi) in a straight line, north of Hong Kong; by road roughly 23 km (14 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hong Kong to Tai Po by road?
About 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hong Kong and Tai Po?
No, both are on Asia/Hong_Kong at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.