Hsinchu City

Hsinchu is a city located in northern Taiwan, known for its innovative technology industry and rich cultural heritage. It is often called the "Silicon Valley of Taiwan" due to the numerous high-tech companies that have established their headquarters in the city. Hsinchu is also home to many historical landmarks and temples, such as the famous Hsinchu City God Temple and the 17th-century East Gate. The city is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, including mountains, rivers, and parks, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities. With its vibrant mix of technology and culture, Hsinchu is a fascinating destination for visitors from all over the world.

Hsinchu is the “Silicon Valley” of Taiwan. I’ve stayed here a few times, but like Taoyuen, there wasn’t really anything here that impressed me. Though there are a few places I explored and will mention below.​ 

新竹:這裡可以說是台灣的矽谷。我住在這裡幾次，但就像桃園，並沒有甚麼東西吸引我。但我還是去了一些地方，我會列在下面。

Xinpu Old Street

I just got to give some love to Hsinchu.

​新埔老街: 我就是必須多愛一點新竹

Touqian Riverside Park 📸🚗

This is a cool spot to take pictures of the man-made waterfalls. I came here at night and did some long exposures. I didn’t know that fishermen go there at night with flashlights. I was a bit startled when I started seeing lights appearing from the river. Cool spot!​ 

頭前溪河濱公園: 這裡是拍照的好地方。有人工瀑布。我是在晚上來這裡的，拍了一些長曝光。我不知道有人會來這裡釣魚，帶著手電筒。我有點嚇到當我看到河裡出現燈光。很酷的地方。

彌勒大道天恩 彌勒佛院-彌勒殿 📸🚗

Don’t know anything about this place except it's a temple with a huge Buddha statue. I enjoyed walking around because it was very nice. There are green spaces, a river and the temple itself, which I did not enter.​ 

我不知道這個地方是甚麼，只知道他是寺廟有一尊很大的佛像。我很享受在這裡散步。有很多綠地有河流，寺廟本身，但我沒有進去。

Xiangshan Wetlands ❤️🏠🚗

These wetlands are pretty common on the west coast. For me, it gets really interesting once you reach Tainan. Still worth checking out if you’re here.​ 

香山濕地: 濕地在西部相當常見。對我來說，台南的濕地比較有趣。還是值得來。

海天一線看海區 ❤️🏠🚗

This place is just a coastal road you can walk or bike down. Sun sets on the west, it's the west coast. It's not bad. 

​ 這裡就是海邊，你可以沿著步道騎腳踏車或散步。西部的夕陽還不錯。