Hong Kong travel guide
What to see in the New Territories
Green Hong Kong: trails, wild beaches, walled villages and the Geopark.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from March to May and from November to January
New Territories highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Sai Kung
A fishing village and beaches.
- Geopark
Columns of volcanic rock.
- MacLehose Trail
Mountain hiking routes.
- Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery
A staircase lined with Buddhas.
- Walled villages
Built by the Hakka.
Day trips from the New Territories
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to the New Territories
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to the New Territories are from March to May and from November to January. If you can, avoid October (golden week).
- Jan no warnings
- Feb with warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun with warnings
- Jul with warnings
- Aug with warnings
- Sep with warnings
- Oct with strong warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
- February
Lunar New Year (approximate dates)
Millions of people travel at this time: trains and flights are full and expensive, and many shops and restaurants close for several days.
What to do: Book transport weeks in advance and expect closures for the first three days.
- from June to August
Humid heat and downpours
Summer is very hot and humid, with heavy rain and typhoons from July.
What to do: The best time is October to December: dry and mild.
- from July to September
Typhoon season
In July, August and September typhoons can pass through: transport and outdoor attractions close for a day or two.
What to do: Leave a flexible day and check the local weather warnings.
- October
Golden Week
From 1 to 7 October the whole of China travels: the Great Wall, the Forbidden City and the trains are packed.
What to do: If you can, move your trip by a week; if not, book tickets in advance and visit first thing in the morning.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a cha chaan teng (local café) or a dim sum restaurant. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Hong Kong guide.
Frequently asked questions about the New Territories
What to see in the New Territories?
Sai Kung, Geopark, MacLehose Trail, Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery and Walled villages.
What to see in the New Territories in one day?
Don’t miss Sai Kung, Geopark, MacLehose Trail, Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery and Walled villages. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to the New Territories?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to the New Territories are from March to May and from November to January. If you can, avoid October (golden week).
What day trips can you take from the New Territories?
Sai Kung.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.