Dapu Reservoir is located in Huguang and Fuxing Villages, Emei Township, Hsinchu County. It was constructed by damming the upper reaches of the Emei River. The reservoir is 98.8 meters long and 24.4 meters high, featuring four floodgates. It primarily irrigates farmland in four townships—Xiangshan, Baoshan, Zhunan, and Toufen—and also serves flood control and drainage functions. Beside the dam, a memorial plaque inscribed with the words “Harnessing Heaven’s Gifts” commemorates…
The Millennium Camphor Tree of Er'Liao is located in Er'Liao Village, Beibu Township, Hsinchu County. There stands a thousand-year-old camphor tree with sprawling branches that reach high into the sky, and its trunk is so thick that it takes about three to four adults to encircle it—majestic and awe-inspiring. Surrounding it are many lush trees, forming a small grove. In front of the ancient camphor tree flows a murmuring stream. In summer, the air is filled with the chirping of cicadas, and the shade beneath the tree offers a cool, verdant retreat...
Covering an area of approximately 30 hectares, the park is divided into eight major sections with over 30 attractions, including the Lorelei Sea, Treasure Island, Black Forest, Aesop’s Fables, Grimm’s Fairy Tales, Water Play Area, The Long March of Eight Thousand Li, and Marco Polo Plaza. Each attraction incorporates principles of optics, mechanics, solar energy, wind power, visual effects, sound waves, and more…
Dawn Gate is located within the circular plaza and has now become a spiritual landmark for the people of Hsinchu City. It remains perpetually entwined with local discussions on politics, economy, culture, and transportation—both in the past and well into the future. It stands as the sole surviving witness to the establishment of the ancient Hsinchu City. True to its name, it stands proudly amidst the bustling streets, recounting tales…
Wanzui Forest Recreation Area is located at the foot of Dashanbei Mountain, at an elevation of 660 meters, covering an area of approximately 38 hectares. Surrounded by natural landscapes and bordered by the Touqian River, it boasts picturesque and serene scenery. It is the only pristine forest park in the country situated near a metropolitan area. From here, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Hsinchu City. …
The Wind Power Activity Park is located in the northwest suburbs of Hsinchu City, at the southern end of the estuaries of the Touqian River and Fengshan River. It features an expansive area of over 7,000 pyeong of reclaimed land, which was originally designated by the Hsinchu City Government as a site for eight planned entertainment industries. However, as the plan was never implemented, it has become a beloved destination for wind sports enthusiasts. …
Green Grass Lake is located to the east of Hsinchu and was developed quite early as a reservoir formed by gathering the Yage Creek. Though not large in size, the lake is surrounded by numerous temples and lush greenery, making it the oldest scenic area in Hsinchu. Nearby, Lingyin Temple — originally a Japanese Shinto shrine — is dedicated to Zhuge Liang. The couplets and inscriptions inside the temple mostly praise his extraordinary wisdom and strategic mind, giving the place a somewhat mystical and Taoist flavor...
The Dwarf Spirit Festival in Daya Village is located in Wufeng Township, Hsinchu County. Similar to the Saisiyat people in Xiangtianhu, Miaoli, their most important festival — the Dwarf Spirit Festival — is held as a minor ceremony roughly every two years around the 15th day of the 10th lunar month, and a major one every ten years. It is the most mysterious and best-preserved mountain tribal ritual in Taiwan. Legend has it that the Saisiyat...
Wufeng Resort is located in Shangping Village, Zhudong Township, Hsinchu County, nestled among mountains and facing water. It is a resource-rich natural landscape recreation area with well-planned facilities, including a wilderness sports arena, camping areas, and rafting trips. Visiting Wufeng Resort allows you to enjoy a leisurely and refined holiday. …
Guanxi Township is located in the northeast of Hsinchu County, surrounded by mountains on three sides and embraced by green hills and clear waters. Historically known as Meili, the area boasts exceptionally fresh air and a high population of elderly long-lived residents, earning it the reputation of being the “Land of Longevity.” …
Dasheng Holiday Amusement World is located in the Wuzhi Mountains of Zhudong, along the scenic route of Shei-Pa National Park. Covering an area of over 60 hectares, it features lush forests, rolling peaks, and spectacularly beautiful scenery, offering you a vast feast of mountain and water views. Meticulously planned with an investment of over 1 billion New Taiwan Dollars, it combines intellectual stimulation, entertainment, leisure, and art, and takes advantage of its minimally developed natural...
Leofoo Village Theme Park, commonly referred to as Leofoo Village, is a theme park located in Guanxi Township, Hsinchu County, Taiwan, China. It is one of the enterprises under the management of Leofoo Development Co., Ltd. Originally established in 1979 as Leofoo Village Safari Park, plans to expand it into a full-fledged theme park began in 1989. After more than a decade...
The Glass Art Museum is located on Dongda Road and covers an area of approximately 18 hectares. Hsinchu City is the birthplace of Taiwan’s glass industry. In 1999, Taiwan’s first glass museum was established. The museum is divided into exhibition areas, a glass workshop, an audiovisual library room, internet workstations, a sales and display area, as well as a dining section, among others. The Glass Museum...
The Shakadang Ancient Trail is located in the central part of Hsinchu County, connecting the two major mountain indigenous villages of Wufeng and Jianshi. It served as a police patrol route during the Japanese colonial period and was also an important transportation artery for the mountain indigenous communities of Hsinchu. The commonly referred-to Shakadang Ancient Trail is the hiking path that extends eastward from Qingquan through Gaqiao to the Baishi Police Station, then turns northeast toward Xiuluan. The itinerary recorded here is described in this article…
“Hsinchu Chenghuang, Beigang Mazu.” In Taiwanese folk beliefs, Hsinchu Chenghuang is as renowned and powerful as Beigang Mazu. In fact, Hsinchu Chenghuang is the highest-ranking Chenghuang deity in the Taiwan-Penghu region, enjoying flourishing incense worship since the Qing Dynasty. The Chenghuang Temple itself has a history of over 250 years and is listed as a third-grade…
Snow Mountain National Park is Taiwan’s fifth national park. Its establishment plan was announced on March 1, 1991, and the park administration was officially formed on July 1, 1992. It is named after the “Snow” of Snow Mountain and the “Mountain” of Mount Dabajian—two peaks that also form the park’s main area. The park boundary stretches from the mountain ridge between Leshan in the north and Bianjiyen Mountain in the south…
Pingtian Mountain is located between Hsinchu County and Taichung City in Taiwan, within Shei-Pa National Park. It is one of the “Ten Major Summits” among Taiwan’s famous Hundred Peaks and the foremost of the Four Beauties of Wuling. With an elevation of 3,524 meters, on clear days visitors standing along the mountain ridge can clearly see the Taoyuan metropolitan area to the north, gaze eastward over the Lanyang Plain and Guishan Island, …
Guanwu Forest Recreation Area spans both Wufeng Township in Hsinchu County and Tai’an Township in Miaoli County. It has been incorporated into the Shei-Pa National Park and serves as a key recreational spot in the park’s northwest section. Situated at an elevation of around 2,000 meters, the area is perpetually shrouded in clouds and mist, making it an ideal place to “view clouds and admire fog,” hence the name “Guanwu” (which means “View Fog”). The park consists of several hiking trails…
Beibu Cold Spring is located in Beibu Township, Hsinchu County, Taiwan, distributed along the upper reaches of Daping River. Geologically, it is classified as a sedimentary rock hot spring in the foothills of western Taiwan. This cold spring is a weakly alkaline carbonated spring, with water color ranging from clear to light yellow. It is drinkable, has a slightly salty taste, with a pH value of about 7.1, and contains approximately 3337 ppm of bicarbonate ions,...
Eighteen Peaks Mountain is located to the south of Hsinchu County in Taiwan. It gets its name from the eighteen hilltops it comprises. The highest point reaches an elevation of 131.79 meters, while the lowest is 50 meters, with an average slope of 40%. It is a forest park established during the Japanese colonial period, roughly crescent-shaped, stretching about 7 to 8 li, encircling the eastern and southern outskirts of Hsinchu City. The park...