The 11 Best Day Trips from Hsinchu

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

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There are 11 good day trips from Hsinchu, Taiwan, led by Taipei, New Taipei City, Taichung. The closest is Bade, about 40 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 11 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Hsinchu

  1. 1

    Taipei, Taiwan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km north-east of Hsinchu

    Known for 自來水園區.

  2. 2

    New Taipei City, Taiwan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car57 km north-east of Hsinchu

    Known for 自來水園區.

  3. 3

    Taichung, Taiwan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car79 km south of Hsinchu

    Known for 吉羊康泰.

  4. 4

    Taoyuan, Taiwan

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km north-east of Hsinchu
  5. 5

    Keelung, Taiwan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car86 km north-east of Hsinchu
  6. 6

    Chang-hua, Taiwan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car91 km south-west of Hsinchu
  7. 7

    Changhua, Taiwan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km south-west of Hsinchu
  8. 8

    Bade, Taiwan

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car35 km north-east of Hsinchu
  9. 9

    Xizhi, Taiwan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km north-east of Hsinchu
  10. 10

    Yuanlin, Taiwan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km south-west of Hsinchu
  11. 11

    Sanxia, Taiwan

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car43 km east of Hsinchu

A sample day: Hsinchu to Taipei

  1. 08:30Leave Hsinchu
  2. 09:45Arrive in Taipei (1 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 Hsinchu
  7. 17:00Home in Hsinchu

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Hsinchu?
The best day trips from Hsinchu are Taipei, New Taipei City, Taichung, Taoyuan, Keelung. The closest is Bade, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Hsinchu?
Bade is the closest, 35 km north-east of Hsinchu, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Hsinchu?
3 places are within about an hour's drive of Hsinchu: Bade (40 min), Taoyuan (45 min), Sanxia (50 min).
What is the biggest city near Hsinchu for a day out?
Taipei is the largest city in day-trip range, 63 km north-east of Hsinchu and about 1 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 Hsinchu?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Yuanlin at 102 km, around 1 hr 35 min by car.

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