Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport 1 hr 6
Hongfa Temple (18 min)
Modern Buddhist temple with 40 traditional-style structures, including a bell tower & dining hall. Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery (1 hr 34)
A long flight of steep steps leads to this sizable, intricate Buddhist temple with lots of statues. Dameisha Beach (22 min)
This long, sandy beach with scenic mountain views draws crowds for lounging, swimming & grilling. Hong Kong Heritage Museum (1 hr 33)
Local museum with various displays about Hong Kong heritage, including opera, design & Bruce Lee. Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree (1 hr 26)
Banyan tree (now a plastic replacement) into which visitors throw wishes attached to oranges. Bride's Pool (1 hr 56)
Tranquil locale featuring a waterfall cascading into a cool pool, with lush trails & picnic areas. Mai Po Nature Reserve (1 hr 36)
Peaceful Buddhist temple, opened in 2015, that allows limited visitors by online appointment only. Fairy Lake Botanical Garden (19 min)
Botanical garden featuring a lake & 6 themed sections, with rare trees, bonsai & other plant life. Crooked Island (1 hr 28)
Island featuring a nature trail, conservation center & museums of local culture & history. Hong Kong Railway Museum (1 hr 15)
Visitors can board vintage carriages at this 1913 station museum housing photographs & model trains. Tai Po Waterfront Park (1 hr 37)
Scenic parkland on the harbour featuring a promenade, sports courts, amphitheatre & lookout tower. Tai Mo Shan (2 hr)
Named after mythology immortals, this landmark mountain range features hiking trails & aerial views. Ping'an International Financial Center (31 min)
Well-known 115-story skyscraper with restaurants & an observation deck for sweeping city views. Hok Tau Reservoir (1 hr 14)
Quiet reservoir amid forested slopes, with a family-friendly hiking trail around the rim. | 
