10 Free Things to do in Hsinchu That You Shouldn't Miss

December 20, 2021 Nicolette Lion

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

No. 229 Zhongyang Road, Dong District, East District, Hsinchu Taiwan +886 3 623 8000 http://www.fecityonline.com/BigCity
Excellent
39%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 327 reviews

Big City

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

Baoshan Rd., East Dist., East District, Hsinchu Taiwan
Excellent
41%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 128 reviews

Eighteen Peaks

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. Siangshan Wetland

Xiangshan Dist., North District, Hsinchu Taiwan
Excellent
38%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 26 reviews

Siangshan Wetland

4. Hsinchu Cheng Huang Temple

No.75 Zhongshan Road, Zhongshan Village, North District, Hsinchu Taiwan +886 3 522 3666 http://www.weiling.org.tw/
Excellent
35%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 371 reviews

Hsinchu Cheng Huang Temple

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.

5. Barfly

44 Renai Street, East District, Hsinchu 300 Taiwan +886 3 533 5939
Excellent
53%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
12%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 17 reviews

Barfly

6. FE21 Mega

No.323 Xida Road, East District, East District, Hsinchu Taiwan http://www.feds.com.tw
Excellent
17%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 36 reviews

FE21 Mega

7. Riverside Park

Xinyi Street, Dong District, East District, Hsinchu Taiwan
Excellent
14%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
31%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 29 reviews

Riverside Park

8. Nanliao Port

Nan Liao Street, North District, Hsinchu Taiwan +886 3 521 6121 http://17km.hccg.gov.tw/index.asp
Excellent
25%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 212 reviews

Nanliao Port

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

No.445, Sec.2, Zhonghua Rd, Alley 6, Rongguang Vil., East District, Hsinchu 300 Taiwan +886 3 523 7441 https://www.railway.gov.tw/Hsinchu/cp.aspx?sn=15809&n=18733
Excellent
28%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 69 reviews

Hsinchu Station

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.

10. Pacific Sogo Department Store

No.2 Minzu Road Dong District, East District, Hsinchu Taiwan +886 3 522 7000 http://www.sogo.com.tw
Excellent
19%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
41%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 27 reviews

Pacific Sogo Department Store

ThingsTodoPost © 2018 - 2024 All rights reserved.