A city of about 500,000 people, Hsinchu has some pleasant surprises. Although it is a factory town, there are many things to do. On the weekends, most people head downtown and enjoy Tung Men Gate and adjoining Chin Tsue Park.
It is very well known for its computer factories and is also called Taiwan’s Silicon Valley. Odds are, if your electronics were made in Taiwan, they were made here.
Taiwan’s climate is very warm and only a couple of the tallest mountains on the island receive any snow at all. During the winter, most of the island remains above the freezing mark and is quite comfortable. When I arrived in mid-February, it was +18 (Celsius). The summers tend to be very warm and humid. [edit text][editors]
