Hsinchu Map, Taiwan

Hsinchu Sightseeing

These relatively breathtaking spots in Hsinchu Sights made a mark for the city to be recognized not only in Asia but in the world alone. Learn about this spectacular continent through Taipei Sights and Taichung Sights. read more

Hsinchu History

By 1723, the Qing Dynasty set up Danshuei Sub-prefecture in Chuchien, which was bounded by bamboo groves that acted as defense walls and gates. In 1825, the bamboo walls and city gates surrounding Danshuei wer changed into brick and stone walls (only the East gate survived). After the Danshuei sub-prefecture was dissolved in 1875, the north of Taiwan was split into Danshuei, Yilan and Hsinchu. The Chuchien area... read more

Hsinchu Travel Guide

Before we end this Hsinchu travel guide, we must add that although a visit during the Lunar New Year can indeed get exciting, not everyone will be able to bear with the ‘chilly’ winter of this ‘Windy City’. But if you choose to visit Hsinchu during the festival, you will have a gala-time. Try Ba wan, rice noodles, pork meatballs and even floral Hakka attires, you will come to like the city and its people. A... read more