Hsinchu is in the northwest of Taiwan. It was founded in 1718 and is the earliest city established by the Hokkien people in northern Taiwan. To the north is Taoyuan City, to the south is Miaoli County, to the west is the Taiwan Strait, and to the east are the Babo Hagai Mountains and Dabajian Mountain.
Transportation
Hsinchu is in the northwest of Taiwan and there is a high-speed rail station there. So Taiwanese people often take the high-speed rail to go there. If you want to slowly enjoy the scenery of northwestern Taiwan, you can also drive to Hsinchu.
HSR
From Taipei to Hsinchu, the most convenient way is to take the high-speed rail . It only takes 30 minutes to take the high-speed rail from Taipei to Hsinchu Station, which is fast, comfortable, and convenient.
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If you want to play the Northwest slowly with friends, driving is the best way, and driving with friends to Hsinchu is not only comfortable but also fast and convenient.
Taiwanese like to ride scooters the most, we help you find a cheap and convenient way to pick up a scooter, and you can easily ride it around.
If you want to see everywhere in Hsinchu, we recommend that you rent a scooter, which is not only cheap and comfortable but also allows you to go everywhere and enjoy the beauty of Hsinchu.
Visit Shei-Pa National Park Kok-kuanan Recreation Area and Shei-Pa Leisure Farm. Walking through the magnificent scenery of Shei-Pa Mountain trail makes people feel calm, refreshed, and happy. The best place to see the misty mountains and feel the lightness of the clouds and mountain fog is to go to the Shei-Pa Farm and enjoy the unique natural beauty of Taiwan.
Visit the house where Chang Hsueh-Liang used to live and learn about the legendary life in modern Chinese history. We found a great price for you, click here to get the discounted fare now.
Come and visit the original appearance of the Aboriginal Atayal tribe in the deep mountains of Taiwan and explore the mysterious world of the aborigines. You need to make an appointment in advance. We recommend choosing a two-day itinerary to avoid being too rushed. There is a limited number of people allowed during the cherry blossom season, so make an appointment in advance and choose the plan you like.
If you need to get some energy back, you can go to the very popular buffet in Hsinchu, where there is a wealth of food, and the dishes often change to different tastes to attract customers.
If there is a holiday in Taiwan, the hotels will not only be more expensive but may also be unavailable! Some people in Taiwan like to book a hotel much earlier, or travel on weekdays, so the hotels are usually full!
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