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The 9 Best Day Trips from Taichung

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

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There are 9 good day trips from Taichung, Taiwan, led by Taipei, New Taipei City, Tainan. The closest is Changhua, about 25 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 Taichung at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Taipei	132 km NE	2 hr 5 min	Full-day trip
New Taipei City	128 km NE	2 hr	Full-day trip
Tainan	137 km S	2 hr 10 min	Full-day trip
Taoyuan	113 km NE	1 hr 45 min	Full-day trip
Hsinchu	79 km N	1 hr 30 min	Full-day trip
Chiayi City	78 km S	1 hr 30 min	Full-day trip
Changhua	16 km SW	25 min	Half-day trip
Zhubei	84 km NE	1 hr 20 min	Full-day trip
Bade	106 km NE	1 hr 40 min	Full-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Taichung

1
Taipei, Taiwan
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km north-east of Taichung4 hr 10 min round trip
Known for 自來水園區.
Also nearby: Banqiao, Neihu, Xizhi, Danshui, Shulin.
2
New Taipei City, Taiwan
Full-day trip
About 2 hr by car128 km north-east of Taichung4 hr round trip
Known for 自來水園區.
3
Tainan, Taiwan
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km south of Taichung4 hr 20 min round trip
Known for 鄭成功雕像.
Also nearby: Yongkang.
4
Taoyuan, Taiwan
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km north-east of Taichung3 hr 30 min round trip
5
Hsinchu, Taiwan
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 30 min by car79 km north of Taichung3 hr round trip
6
Chiayi City, Taiwan
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 30 min by car78 km south of Taichung3 hr round trip
7
Changhua, Taiwan
Half-day trip
About 25 min by car16 km south-west of Taichung50 min round trip
8
Zhubei, Taiwan
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km north-east of Taichung2 hr 40 min round trip
9
Bade, Taiwan
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km north-east of Taichung3 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Taichung to Taipei

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

07:30Leave Taichung
09:35Arrive in Taipei (2 hr 5 min drive)
09:50自來水園區
11:50Lunch
13:05Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Taipei
15:35Head back to Taichung
17:40Home in Taichung

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Taichung?: The best day trips from Taichung are Taipei, New Taipei City, Tainan, Taoyuan, Hsinchu. The closest is Changhua, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Taichung?: Changhua is the closest, 16 km south-west of Taichung, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Taichung?: One place is within about an hour's drive of Taichung: Changhua (25 min).
What is the biggest city near Taichung for a day out?: Taipei is the largest city in day-trip range, 132 km north-east of Taichung 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 Taichung?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Tainan at 137 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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