The 12 Best Day Trips from Chang-hua

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

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There are 12 good day trips from Chang-hua, Taiwan, led by Taipei, New Taipei City, Tainan. The closest is Douliu, about 45 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 12 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Chang-hua

  1. 1

    Taipei, Taiwan

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north-east of Chang-hua

    Known for 自來水園區.

  2. 2

    New Taipei City, Taiwan

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km north-east of Chang-hua

    Known for 自來水園區.

  3. 3

    Tainan, Taiwan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km south of Chang-hua

    Known for 鄭成功雕像.

  4. 4

    Taoyuan, Taiwan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km north-east of Chang-hua
  5. 5

    Hsinchu, Taiwan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car91 km north-east of Chang-hua
  6. 6

    Chiayi City, Taiwan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km south of Chang-hua
  7. 7

    Zhubei, Taiwan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km north-east of Chang-hua
  8. 8

    Bade, Taiwan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km north-east of Chang-hua
  9. 9

    Sanxia, Taiwan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km north-east of Chang-hua
  10. 10

    Neili, Taiwan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km north-east of Chang-hua
  11. 11

    Douliu, Taiwan

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km south of Chang-hua
  12. 12

    Toufen, Taiwan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car77 km north-east of Chang-hua

A sample day: Chang-hua to Taipei

  1. 07:30Leave Chang-hua
  2. 09:45Arrive in Taipei (2 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00自來水園區
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Taipei
  6. 15:45Head back to Chang-hua
  7. 18:00Home in Chang-hua

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Chang-hua?
The best day trips from Chang-hua are Taipei, New Taipei City, Tainan, Taoyuan, Hsinchu. The closest is Douliu, about 45 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Chang-hua?
Douliu is the closest, 41 km south of Chang-hua, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Chang-hua?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Chang-hua: Douliu (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Chang-hua for a day out?
Taipei is the largest city in day-trip range, 146 km north-east of Chang-hua and about 2 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Chang-hua?
For a weekend away from Chang-hua, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Taipei (146 km, 2 hr 15 min), New Taipei City (142 km, 2 hr 15 min), Sanxia (126 km, 2 hr), Taoyuan (126 km, 2 hr). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Chang-hua?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Taipei at 146 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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