City: Hsinchu
Top Things to do in Hsinchu
What to do and see in Hsinchu, Taiwan: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
The city of "New Bamboo," Hsinchu sways like a sturdy reed under the cooling breeze that rolls from the Taiwan Strait. Buzzing with the activity of numerous science and technology universities, Hsinchu is forward-thinking, attracting high-tech companies from around the world—a charming juxtaposition of modernity and antiquity for the oldest city in northern Taiwan. Hsinchu's historic moat flows through central parks and green spaces, and the scholarly carvings on the Guan Di Temple contribute to the city's intellectual sensibility. For a glimpse into traditional Taiwanese technologies, visit the Craft Glass Museum to learn about Hsinchu's signature product.
Restaurants in Hsinchu
1. Big City
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4.5 based on 327 reviews
Reviewed By myhoneybee88 - Hsinchu, Taiwan
Many selections for shoppings and dinnings at giant city shopping mall. You can also do your grocery shopping here. Plenty parking too..
2. Eighteen Peaks
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4.5 based on 128 reviews
Hiking Trail park in Hsinchu City, next to Ching Hua University.
Reviewed By myhoneybee88 - Hsinchu, Taiwan
Perfect for your daily exercises, running or walks.. Well paved walk ways with very gentle hills. Great for all ages!
3. The Residence of Principal Hsin Chih-Ping
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4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By DavidASU - Union City, United States
Visiting Principle Hsin’s residence which reminds some of my Good old Senior High School era. The residence is a Japanese style house which is well maintained with a lot of Principle Hsin’s memories. He is indeed, a great educator who has led by examples. Back then, the college entrance exam was the most important task for any Senior a high School students. However, we still need to learn music, painting, swimming, and mountain running. My music was flunked and the music teacher was so talented to name many different eggs (score 0) for my classmates. The other teacher i still remembered is the “Old Flat” history teacher who was a philosopher. There were several “ great teachers” back then to guide my life.
4. 17 Kilometers Hsinchu Coast Scenic Area
5. Hsinchu Cheng Huang Temple
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4.0 based on 371 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
This is a fascinating temple. The entrance is not at all obvious but once you enter it is a cacophony of sounds and a medley of smells and colors. Cheng Huang Temple is one of the oldest temples on the island and is enduringly popular. The temple does not have magnificent statues, but it seems to gain its popularity by answering the prayers of the faithful. By the way, the temple's fish ball soup and vermicelli noodles are famous and many visitors visit mainly for the food.
6. Hsinchu Zoo
7. Riverside Park
8. Nanliao Port
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4.0 based on 212 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Nanliao Port is a harbour for fishing vessels. The port is quite attractive. Fish is bought and sold on the first floor of the fish market.. The second floor has a number of restaurants. You can buy a fish on the first floor and have it cooked on the second floor. The Nanliao Port is a popular day out from Hsinchu..
9. Hsinchu Station
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4.0 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
People whose memories of Taiwan go back around 30 years will recall the old Taipei Train Station, which dated from the Japanese colonial period (1895-1945) The Hsinchu Train Station also dates from the colonial Japanese era. It has a strong resemblance to the Taipei Train Station, which was demolished many years ago. Although the Hsinchu Train Station has (so far) been spared, it is hardly state of the art and travelers need to keep their wits about them when they are using it. This is not the station for the HSR.
