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The 7 Best Day Trips from Lạng Sơn

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 7 good day trips from Lạng Sơn, Vietnam, led by Hanoi, Haiphong, Bắc Giang. The closest is Chongzuo, about 1 hr 20 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Lạng Sơn at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Hanoi	132 km SW	2 hr 5 min	Full-day trip
Haiphong	110 km S	1 hr 45 min	Full-day trip
Bắc Giang	87 km SW	1 hr 20 min	Full-day trip
Thái Nguyên	99 km W	1 hr 35 min	Full-day trip
Chongzuo	86 km NE	1 hr 20 min	Full-day trip
Bắc Ninh	103 km SW	1 hr 35 min	Full-day trip
Thị Trấn Đông Triều	89 km S	1 hr 25 min	Full-day trip

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The best day trips from Lạng Sơn

1
Hanoi, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km south-west of Lạng Sơn4 hr 10 min round trip
Known for Tháp Bút.
Also nearby: Đống Đa, Long Bien, Bắc Từ Liêm, Gia Lâm, Hai Bà Trưng, Thanh Xuân, Cầu Giấy.
2
Haiphong, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km south of Lạng Sơn3 hr 30 min round trip
Known for Chè Cô Hương.
Also nearby: Hạ Long.
3
Bắc Giang, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km south-west of Lạng Sơn2 hr 40 min round trip
4
Thái Nguyên, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km west of Lạng Sơn3 hr 10 min round trip
5
Chongzuo, China
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 20 min by car86 km north-east of Lạng Sơn2 hr 40 min round trip
6
Bắc Ninh, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km south-west of Lạng Sơn3 hr 10 min round trip
7
Thị Trấn Đông Triều, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km south of Lạng Sơn2 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Lạng Sơn to Hanoi

A realistic pace for Hanoi, 132 km from Lạng Sơn. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

07:30Leave Lạng Sơn
09:35Arrive in Hanoi (2 hr 5 min drive)
09:50Tháp Bút
11:50Lunch
13:05Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Hanoi
15:35Head back to Lạng Sơn
17:40Home in Lạng Sơn

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Lạng Sơn?: The best day trips from Lạng Sơn are Hanoi, Haiphong, Bắc Giang, Thái Nguyên, Chongzuo. The closest is Chongzuo, about 1 hr 20 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Lạng Sơn?: Chongzuo is the closest, 86 km north-east of Lạng Sơn, roughly 1 hr 20 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Lạng Sơn for a day out?: Hanoi is the largest city in day-trip range, 132 km south-west of Lạng Sơn and about 2 hr 5 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Lạng Sơn?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Hanoi at 132 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.

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