The 12 Best Day Trips from Chang-hua
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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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.
Day trips from Chang-hua at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taipei | 146 km NE | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| New Taipei City | 142 km NE | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Tainan | 126 km S | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Taoyuan | 126 km NE | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Hsinchu | 91 km NE | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Chiayi City | 67 km S | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Zhubei | 96 km NE | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Bade | 120 km NE | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Sanxia | 126 km NE | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Neili | 122 km NE | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Douliu | 41 km S | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Toufen | 77 km NE | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Chang-hua
- 1
Taipei, Taiwan
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north-east of Chang-hua4 hr 30 min round tripKnown for 自來水園區.
Also nearby: Banqiao, Shulin.
- 2
New Taipei City, Taiwan
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car142 km north-east of Chang-hua4 hr 30 min round tripKnown for 自來水園區.
- 3
Tainan, Taiwan
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car126 km south of Chang-hua4 hr round tripKnown for 鄭成功雕像.
Also nearby: Yongkang.
- 4
Taoyuan, Taiwan
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car126 km north-east of Chang-hua4 hr round trip - 5
Hsinchu, Taiwan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car91 km north-east of Chang-hua2 hr 50 min round trip - 6
Chiayi City, Taiwan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car67 km south of Chang-hua2 hr 30 min round trip - 7
Zhubei, Taiwan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car96 km north-east of Chang-hua3 hr round trip - 8
Bade, Taiwan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car120 km north-east of Chang-hua3 hr 50 min round trip - 9
Sanxia, Taiwan
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car126 km north-east of Chang-hua4 hr round trip - 10
Neili, Taiwan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car122 km north-east of Chang-hua3 hr 50 min round trip - 11
Douliu, Taiwan
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car41 km south of Chang-hua1 hr 30 min round trip - 12
Toufen, Taiwan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car77 km north-east of Chang-hua3 hr round trip
A sample day trip: Chang-hua to Taipei
A realistic pace for Taipei, 146 km from Chang-hua. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Chang-hua
- 09:45Arrive in Taipei (2 hr 15 min drive)
- 10:00自來水園區
- 12:00Lunch
- 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Taipei
- 15:45Head back to Chang-hua
- 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.
- 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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