The 13 Best Day Trips from Danshui

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There are 13 good day trips from Danshui, Taiwan, led by Taipei, Taichung, Banqiao. The closest is Taipei, about 25 min by car, and 8 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Danshui

  1. 1

    Taipei, Taiwan

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km south-east of Danshui

    Known for 自來水園區.

  2. 2

    Taichung, Taiwan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km south-west of Danshui

    Known for 吉羊康泰.

  3. 3

    Banqiao, Taiwan

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km south of Danshui
  4. 4

    Taoyuan, Taiwan

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km south-west of Danshui
  5. 5

    Hsinchu, Taiwan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km south-west of Danshui
  6. 6

    Keelung, Taiwan

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car30 km east of Danshui
  7. 7

    Zhubei, Taiwan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car57 km south-west of Danshui
  8. 8

    Bade, Taiwan

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car31 km south-west of Danshui
  9. 9

    Shulin, Taiwan

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km south of Danshui
  10. 10

    Sanxia, Taiwan

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km south of Danshui
  11. 11

    Neili, Taiwan

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km south-west of Danshui
  12. 12

    Toufen, Taiwan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km south-west of Danshui
  13. 13

    Hualien City, Taiwan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km south of Danshui

A sample day: Danshui to Taipei

  1. 08:30Leave Danshui
  2. 08:55Arrive in Taipei (25 min drive)
  3. 09:10自來水園區
  4. 11:10Lunch
  5. 12:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Taipei
  6. 14:55Head back to Danshui
  7. 15:20Home in Danshui

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Danshui?
The best day trips from Danshui are Taipei, Taichung, Banqiao, Taoyuan, Hsinchu. The closest is Taipei, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Danshui?
Taipei is the closest, 16 km south-east of Danshui, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Danshui?
8 places are within about an hour's drive of Danshui: Taipei (25 min), Banqiao (25 min), Shulin (30 min), Taoyuan (40 min), Sanxia (40 min), Neili (45 min).
Where can I go for a weekend from Danshui?
For a weekend away from Danshui, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Taichung (137 km, 2 hr 10 min), Hualien City (134 km, 2 hr 5 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Danshui?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Taichung at 137 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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