Hsinchu to Sanyi

Introducing Hsinchu to Sanyi

The Hsinchu Science Park is by far the most famous site in this region, but most travellers come for the high mountains or the rural countryside where the old traditions are still going strong in a few small towns. There’s also a top-quality hot-spring resort out here and a small mist-shrouded mountain dotted with temples that you can spend the night in.

Hsinchu, Taoyuan and Miaoli Counties have a heavy concentration of Hakka people, and this is reflected in the food you’ll find in many small towns. It’s good to familiarise yourself with some of the staples before heading out.

Getting around this region is pretty easy. Trains run up and down the coast all day, and there is inland bus service to most places.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009