Hsinchu County

This article is about Hsinchu County, for the city of the same name see Hsinchu City Hsinchu County [1] (新竹縣) is in in the north of Taiwan. Although the county has many beautiful mountain areas, the area of Hsinchu is best known for the IT and semiconductor industry in neighbouring Hsinchu City. Regions Cities Chupei - the administrative capital of Hsinchu County Chutung Neiwan Other destinations Shei-pa National Park (雪霸國家公園) - a beautiful park spanning a mountain range Smangus (司馬庫斯) - a remote area inhabited by an aboriginal tribe and famous for its ancient cypress trees. Zhenxibao (鎮西堡) - a village in the mountains with peach farms and giant cypress trees Understand Talk Get in Get around Hsinchu has a reasonable busing service. Price is 15nt (or 50cents US) to go around the city. During peak hours busses are every 10~15 minutes, though they aren't always on time. Easiest way is to get around by scooter or Taxi. Taxi prices are cheap here, though drivers drive rather fast and your first taxi drive will be an adventure! See 18 peaks mountain park is beautiful Itineraries Do Eat - Hsinchu Meat balls - Hsinchu Rice noodles - Hsinchu Flower/Weekend market fried noodles and Stinky Tofu Drink Stay safe Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!