The 8 Best Day Trips from Bắc Giang

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 8 good day trips from Bắc Giang, Vietnam, led by Hanoi, Haiphong, Nam Định. The closest is Bắc Ninh, about 25 min by car, and 3 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 8 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Bắc Giang

  1. 1

    Hanoi, Vietnam

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car46 km south-west of Bắc Giang

    Known for Tháp Bút.

  2. 2

    Haiphong, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car68 km south-east of Bắc Giang

    Known for Chè Cô Hương.

  3. 3

    Nam Định, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km south of Bắc Giang
  4. 4

    Thái Nguyên, Vietnam

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km north-west of Bắc Giang
  5. 5

    Việt Trì, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km west of Bắc Giang
  6. 6

    Bắc Ninh, Vietnam

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km south-west of Bắc Giang
  7. 7

    Ba Vì, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km west of Bắc Giang
  8. 8

    Hạ Long, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km east of Bắc Giang

A sample day: Bắc Giang to Hanoi

  1. 08:30Leave Bắc Giang
  2. 09:25Arrive in Hanoi (55 min drive)
  3. 09:40Walk the centre of Hanoi
  4. 11:40Lunch
  5. 12:55Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Hanoi
  6. 15:25Head back to Bắc Giang
  7. 16:20Home in Bắc Giang

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Bắc Giang?
The best day trips from Bắc Giang are Hanoi, Haiphong, Nam Định, Thái Nguyên, Việt Trì. The closest is Bắc Ninh, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Bắc Giang?
Bắc Ninh is the closest, 16 km south-west of Bắc Giang, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Bắc Giang?
3 places are within about an hour's drive of Bắc Giang: Bắc Ninh (25 min), Hanoi (55 min), Thái Nguyên (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Bắc Giang for a day out?
Hanoi is the largest city in day-trip range, 46 km south-west of Bắc Giang and about 55 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Bắc Giang?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Hạ Long at 98 km, around 1 hr 30 min by car.

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