The 15 Best Day Trips from Tây Hồ

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

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There are 15 good day trips from Tây Hồ, Vietnam, led by Haiphong, Thanh Hóa, Bắc Giang. The closest is Bắc Ninh, about 35 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 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Tây Hồ

  1. 1

    Haiphong, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km east of Tây Hồ

    Known for Chè Cô Hương.

  2. 2

    Thanh Hóa, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km south of Tây Hồ
  3. 3

    Bắc Giang, Vietnam

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car46 km north-east of Tây Hồ
  4. 4

    Nam Định, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km south-east of Tây Hồ
  5. 5

    Thái Nguyên, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car59 km north of Tây Hồ
  6. 6

    Việt Trì, Vietnam

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km north-west of Tây Hồ
  7. 7

    Bắc Ninh, Vietnam

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car30 km north-east of Tây Hồ
  8. 8

    Ba Vì, Vietnam

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car44 km west of Tây Hồ
  9. 9

    Hạ Long, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km east of Tây Hồ
  10. 10

    Thị Trấn Đông Triều, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km east of Tây Hồ
  11. 11

    Hải Dương, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car56 km east of Tây Hồ
  12. 12

    Phổ Yên, Vietnam

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car40 km north of Tây Hồ
  13. 13

    Sơn Tây, Vietnam

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car32 km west of Tây Hồ
  14. 14

    Chí Linh, Vietnam

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car53 km east of Tây Hồ
  15. 15

    Việt Yên, Vietnam

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car40 km north-east of Tây Hồ

A sample day: Tây Hồ to Haiphong

  1. 08:30Leave Tây Hồ
  2. 09:55Arrive in Haiphong (1 hr 25 min drive)
  3. 10:10Chè Cô Hương
  4. 12:10Lunch
  5. 13:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Haiphong
  6. 15:55Head back to Tây Hồ
  7. 17:20Home in Tây Hồ

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Tây Hồ?
The best day trips from Tây Hồ are Haiphong, Thanh Hóa, Bắc Giang, Nam Định, Thái Nguyên. The closest is Bắc Ninh, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Tây Hồ?
Bắc Ninh is the closest, 30 km north-east of Tây Hồ, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Tây Hồ?
8 places are within about an hour's drive of Tây Hồ: Bắc Ninh (35 min), Sơn Tây (35 min), Phổ Yên (45 min), Việt Yên (45 min), Ba Vì (50 min), Bắc Giang (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Tây Hồ for a day out?
Haiphong is the largest city in day-trip range, 93 km east of Tây Hồ and about 1 hr 25 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Tây Hồ?
For a weekend away from Tây Hồ, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Thanh Hóa (141 km, 2 hr 10 min), Hạ Long (132 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 Tây Hồ?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Thanh Hóa at 141 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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