Hsinchu Travel Guide

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      DRIED FOODS OF LOCALS
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  •   Things to Do
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  •   Things to Do
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Things to Do  

A night out

A night out, Hsinchu

 PoppaScott Says:  I highly recommend Ming Zu Road, lane 33 (also known as Bar Street) for a good place to go and meet both local Taiwanese, Ex Pats, and travelers. #1 on my list is the Red Bar but also don't miss TJ's, the Coach Pub and Pumpkin. Pumpkin has a kitchen and offers good tasting... 

Glass Arts and Crafts Museum

Glass Arts and Crafts Museum, Hsinchu

 AndyInAsia Says:  Okay, so maybe you wouldn't come to Hsinchu just for this, but if you are here, looking for something to do, check out the Glass Museum. It's convenient to center of town, very cheap ($20 NT as of March 2009) and has an interesting combination of slightly tacky and really... 

Eastern Gate

Eastern Gate, Hsinchu

 ctmun Says:  The most famous landmark in Hsinchu. Accordingly, Hsinchu residents refer to it as the "Mother of Hsinchu", protecting the city and its people. This East Gate is the only gate left from the initial 4, for 4 directions: "Yi Suang" in the West, "Ying Xi" in the East, "Gexum"... 

Cheng Huang Temple

Cheng Huang Temple, Hsinchu

 ctmun Says:  better known as the "City God" Temple of Hsinchu... It is regarded as the highest-ranking of all City God temples in Taiwan, due to the superior spiritual power of its City God in protecting the town. There is a night market in front of the temple, with a lot of small stalls... 

Eighteen Peaks

Eighteen Peaks, Hsinchu

 LadySkywalker Says:  Eighteen Peaks is a brilliant getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city and an ideal place to stretch your legs. The park, composed of 18 hills and a number of walking trails, is at its best in March when the flowers are in bloom and is a very popular destination with... 

Hotels  

Lakeshore Hotel Metropolis I

 1 Review and 16 Opinions  The hotel is nice and the location is very convenient. Near to attractive places and shopping malls.... 

Lakeshore Hotel Hsin Chu

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Hotels  

King Yatt Hotel: Live like a king

King Yatt Hotel: Live like a king, Hsinchu

 mojo1980 Says:  Liked it...Spacious?? Guess so..Its my 1st stay in a hotel....Plus company pay it..HahaSee photo and decide ba 

Restaurants  

Tokyo Tokyo: Who Loves Seafood?

Tokyo Tokyo: Who Loves Seafood?, Hsinchu

 rottenbadtz Says:  If you love seafood well this is the place to go....everything here is eat all you can from beverages to dessert for only 500 to 700 NT. This restaurant is actually have many branches all over Taiwan and especially in the Philippines where you can see mostly in malls... 

STEAK HOUSE: SMOKIN' STEAK

STEAK HOUSE: SMOKIN' STEAK, Hsinchu

 rottenbadtz Says:  OH! What can i say i really love this place.Hey, maybe every restaurant ive been' i love it.We Filipinos call it "katakawan" and the other phrase is "walang sinasanto pagdating sa pagkain" any body help me translate it in english?! ;) Maybe *JumpingNorman* could help me... 

GOU DAH YEIH: SIZZLING SEAFOODS

GOU DAH YEIH: SIZZLING SEAFOODS, Hsinchu

 rottenbadtz Says:  Eating in a table of four ..i am excited to see the menu...lol! i cannot understand what is written on it....thanks to my friend who's local here orders for us....it is actually eat all you can again in 3 different servings... you can choose anything you like ...of course... 

Road side noodle shop

Road side noodle shop, Hsinchu

 mojo1980 Says:  Not realli a resturant, but the food here taste good. In the city centre, this shop lies along "Da Tong Lu" or ‘哯˜H. It is easily identified by a big blue Watsons building. Try the dumpling noodle 

Nightlife  

Pig and Whistle: A good pub in Hsinchu

Pig and Whistle: A good pub in Hsinchu, Hsinchu

 sayaka_i Says:  very good for drinking, eating and dancing!!! 

Transportation  

Kwai kwai & Man Man For a Train ride And Others

Kwai kwai & Man Man For a Train ride And Others, Hsinchu

 rottenbadtz Says:  ....You can have your choices riding on there train..."Kwai kwai" for faster and easier but only for main stations like Hsinchu ,Jhungli, Taoyuan, Taichung, and Taipei.And for "man man " cheaper compare to kwai kwai but have to stop every sub stations and it means... 

Taxi from Chiang Kai-Shek Airport to Hsinchu

Taxi from Chiang Kai-Shek Airport to Hsinchu, Hsinchu

 mojo1980 Says:  The cab fare would be 50% more than whats on the meter. Thats if you travel from airport to the other cities. Kinda pricey...We paid about 1000NT.. 

Favorites  

ORANGE FARM

ORANGE FARM, Hsinchu

 rottenbadtz Says:  Walking, climbing and hiking in mountain part of Hsinchu County is the best! one that i love is this Orange Farm they got that we dont have in the Philippines. We hire 2 vans for this is a Manila Batchmate tour a very cheap one 150 NT dollar for each of us for the whole day.... 

The Place

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The People

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 Hsinchu - Hsinchu on the west coast of Taiwan is best known internationally for the Science Park where a large portion of the world's computer equipment is manufactured. The Science Park is a modern area with... 

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Q:  Please help me with information on what there is to do for fun in Hsinchu Taiwan. I will be visiting for Taiwan New Year's and so... 

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A: Hi, How long will you be in Hsinchu and when will you arrv depart. Shops e.t.c. normally opens up on the 2nd day. There will be some Pubs that will be open at that... 

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MOUNTAIN PARTS OF HSINCHU

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 A lovely place during winter,foggy, good for conference, groups for camping.A nice hike and great view at night,the near entire city . They have rides like a slide in the grassy hill with the cable... 

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Hsinchu

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 Was here for work. Eating is quite convienet as theres a food stall in almost every corner. Didnt do much due to time constraint. Mus travel back in 4 days le.... Walked around the main area city... 

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Hsinchu

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 Hsinchu on the west coast of Taiwan is best known internationally for the Science Park where a large portion of the world's computer equipment is manufactured. The Science Park is a modern area with... 

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Hsin Chu

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 The town where I currently live, and teach English. 

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Jumping in Hsinchu

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  YEN OVER THE RAINBOW! Yen of Taiwan (also known as Joerlyn) - rottenbadtz  

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