The 11 Best Day Trips from Zhubei

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 Zhubei, Taiwan, led by Taipei, New Taipei City, Taichung. The closest is Bade, about 35 min by car, and 5 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 Zhubei

  1. 1

    Taipei, Taiwan

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

    Known for 自來水園區.

  2. 2

    New Taipei City, Taiwan

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car52 km north-east of Zhubei

    Known for 自來水園區.

  3. 3

    Taichung, Taiwan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km south-west of Zhubei

    Known for 吉羊康泰.

  4. 4

    Taoyuan, Taiwan

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car34 km north-east of Zhubei
  5. 5

    Keelung, Taiwan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car81 km north-east of Zhubei
  6. 6

    Changhua, Taiwan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south-west of Zhubei
  7. 7

    Bade, Taiwan

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car30 km east of Zhubei
  8. 8

    Xizhi, Taiwan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car70 km east of Zhubei
  9. 9

    Shulin, Taiwan

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car45 km east of Zhubei
  10. 10

    Yuanlin, Taiwan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km south-west of Zhubei
  11. 11

    Sanxia, Taiwan

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car38 km east of Zhubei

A sample day: Zhubei to Taipei

  1. 08:30Leave Zhubei
  2. 09:35Arrive in Taipei (1 hr 5 min drive)
  3. 09:50自來水園區
  4. 11:50Lunch
  5. 13:05Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Taipei
  6. 15:35Head back to Zhubei
  7. 16:40Home in Zhubei

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Zhubei?
The best day trips from Zhubei are Taipei, New Taipei City, Taichung, Taoyuan, Keelung. The closest is Bade, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Zhubei?
Bade is the closest, 30 km east of Zhubei, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Zhubei?
5 places are within about an hour's drive of Zhubei: Bade (35 min), Taoyuan (40 min), Sanxia (45 min), Shulin (50 min), New Taipei City (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Zhubei for a day out?
Taipei is the largest city in day-trip range, 57 km north-east of Zhubei and about 1 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 Zhubei?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Yuanlin at 107 km, around 1 hr 40 min by car.

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