The 12 Best Day Trips from Hải Châu
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 Hải Châu, Vietnam, led by Huế, Da Nang, Quảng Ngãi. The closest is Thanh Khê, about 25 min by car, and 5 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Hải Châu at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huế | 84 km NW | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Da Nang | 19 km NE | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Quảng Ngãi | 113 km SE | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Thanh Khê | 18 km N | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Tam Kỳ | 53 km SE | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Ðông Hà | 149 km NW | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Phong Điền | 111 km NW | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Hương Trà | 98 km NW | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Núi Thành | 78 km SE | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Đông Phú | 29 km S | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Hoi An | 22 km E | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Mỹ Lại | 115 km SE | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Hải Châu
- 1
Huế, Vietnam
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car84 km north-west of Hải Châu2 hr 40 min round tripKnown for Khai Dinh.
Also nearby: Hương Thủy.
- 2
Da Nang, Vietnam
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car19 km north-east of Hải Châu1 hr round tripKnown for Trung tâm Giải trí Phức hợp Helio Center.
Also nearby: Sơn Trà, An Hải.
- 3
Quảng Ngãi, Vietnam
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car113 km south-east of Hải Châu3 hr 30 min round trip - 4
Thanh Khê, Vietnam
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car18 km north of Hải Châu50 min round trip - 5
Tam Kỳ, Vietnam
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car53 km south-east of Hải Châu2 hr round trip - 6
Ðông Hà, Vietnam
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car149 km north-west of Hải Châu4 hr 40 min round trip - 7
Phong Điền, Vietnam
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car111 km north-west of Hải Châu3 hr 30 min round trip - 8
Hương Trà, Vietnam
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car98 km north-west of Hải Châu3 hr round trip - 9
Núi Thành, Vietnam
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car78 km south-east of Hải Châu3 hr round trip - 10
Đông Phú, Vietnam
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car29 km south of Hải Châu1 hr 30 min round trip - 11
Hoi An, Vietnam
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car22 km east of Hải Châu1 hr 10 min round trip - 12
Mỹ Lại, Vietnam
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car115 km south-east of Hải Châu3 hr 40 min round trip
A sample day trip: Hải Châu to Huế
A realistic pace for Huế, 84 km from Hải Châu. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Hải Châu
- 09:50Arrive in Huế (1 hr 20 min drive)
- 10:05Khai Dinh
- 12:05Lunch
- 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Huế
- 15:50Head back to Hải Châu
- 17:10Home in Hải Châu
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Hải Châu?
- The best day trips from Hải Châu are Huế, Da Nang, Quảng Ngãi, Thanh Khê, Tam Kỳ. The closest is Thanh Khê, about 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Hải Châu?
- Thanh Khê is the closest, 18 km north of Hải Châu, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Hải Châu?
- 5 places are within about an hour's drive of Hải Châu: Thanh Khê (25 min), Da Nang (30 min), Hoi An (35 min), Đông Phú (45 min), Tam Kỳ (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Hải Châu for a day out?
- Huế is the largest city in day-trip range, 84 km north-west of Hải Châu and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Hải Châu?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Ðông Hà at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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