2025 East District Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

Dongmen Market is a place I visit every time I come to Hsinchu. It is a traditional market during the day, bustling with all kinds of fresh vegetables, fruits and seafood stalls, full of the atmosphere of life. In the evening, this place quietly changes and becomes a hotspot for many literary and artistic youths to gather. The market is no longer just about the hawking of vendors, but has a special atmosphere. Specialty shops and cultural and creative stalls have gradually moved in, and the whole market looks particularly charming with the lighting, attracting many young people who love food and art. Here, you can not only taste a variety of local snacks, such as braised food, fried food, and Hsinchu's special rice noodles, but also many cultural and creative shops and cafes. This is a little place full of nostalgia, perfect for a leisurely stroll or taking photos. Location: Hsinchu Dongmen Market Business hours: about 17:00-23:00 (depending on the store, most are closed on Mondays) Address: No. 86, Datong Road, East District, Hsinchu City #2月好地方2025

Starting from Hsinchu Dongmen Roundabout and strolling slowly along the street, you can feel the unique traces of time in this city. There are still many old houses and traditional shops in this area, as if telling the past of Hsinchu. Along the way, it is not difficult to find several low-key but story-filled old shops, the most representative of which is Ronghe Stationery Store - said to be the earliest stationery store in Hsinchu. This shop carries the childhood memories of many people. Various pens, inks and papers are displayed on the wooden counters and yellowed shelves. Along the way, you can not only appreciate the details of the old buildings, but also see some shops that blend the old and the new, such as small houses converted into hipster cafes and selection stores, which add a different atmosphere to the area. This slow pace allows you to experience the old and new styles of Hsinchu Dongmen Business District. Address: The intersection of Zhongzheng Road, Dongmen Street and other 9 streets in East District, Hsinchu City #2月好地方2025

#2024Travel Review The total price for a business lunch today is 299 plus $30 cleaning fee In conclusion, it is really good to have all-you-can-eat at this price in Hsinchu. Even at noon on weekdays, it is about half full, and there are also private rooms on the second floor available. I saw eight people gathering for dinner. Personally speaking, the buffet bar has a small variety, including vegetables and hot pot ingredients. The beverage bar is very good, and the ten-yuan wheat flavor is the most delicious. Although only white sauce seafood risotto was served that day, the white sauce contained shrimps, clams, and small scallops, and the taste was not sloppy. Even if it was sold alone, I would have no problem with the deliciousness. Even if I came to eat hot pot, I ate two big bowls The soup is the most common vegetable tonkotsu soup. Personally, I feel that the smell of pig is obvious. The soup does not bring out the sweetness of the vegetables. I am not sure whether it is because the blood foam has not been removed or because there are not enough vegetables. It does not make people want to drink it all the time. soup The hot pot ingredients and vegetables tasted average and nothing special, and the plum blossom pig didn't have any special memories. Maybe it was overshadowed by the soup. The braised pork is my average preference, with a strong salty flavor.

"Fufu Kitchen" located on Shijie Street in Hsinchu is decorated with a Japanese-style atmosphere. The first floor is a bar area, and the second floor has independent boxes and multi-person seating areas. This time I ordered a seasonal limited menu (the chef said that it changes every season so that it can give customers a full sense of freshness every time ~ it is considerate enough) # Salt-roasted Iberian pork pork Q-bombs and chewy set meal will come with vinegar rice + small fried shrimps. The vinegar rice has a strong vinegar flavor and is paired with Iberian pig. It is very satisfying and appetizing. I like it very much # Slow-cooked duck leg vermicelli pot. If you like taro duck stew, don’t miss it. The soup is cooked very rich and delicious. The meat of the duck leg is not dry. #Crispy Cherry Duck Nigiri Sushi. The translucent crispy skin on top of the duck meat brings out the burnt aroma and tastes 100 The taste is also 100 points. #tamagoyaki and #fried shrimp tempura are must-haves for izakayas. Overall, the ingredients in #福福kitchen are fresh and the quantity is sufficient. The location is very close to the Chenghuang Temple and the giant city. Come here when you are tired after the trip. It’s also a good choice to eat~especially the izakayas that open at noon are really rare~recommended Salt-roasted Iberico pig set meal / $480 Slow-cooked duck leg vermicelli in clay pot / $480 Crispy cherry duck nigiri / $280 Lucky Tamagoyaki / $180 Fried shrimp tempura / $260 Fortune Kitchen-Hsinchu World Store Address: No. 95, Shijie Street, East District, Hsinchu City 300 Business hours: 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 (closed on Mondays) #新chu #新庄吃 #日本式izakaya #新庄izakaya #新庄夜夜 #taiwan #taiwanfood #food #foodporn #foodphotography #福福kitchen #hsinchu #hsinchufood

Location: No. 145, Nanda Road, East District, Hsinchu City Introduction: The Nandalu Police Dormitory was completed during the Showa era. The area was located southeast of Hsinchu City at the time, close to the Hsinchu Railway Trunk Road constructed by Liu Mingchuan. After entering the Japanese colonial rule, the Japanese colonial government expanded the construction of the railway system. The housing demand for construction personnel increased, so the Ministry of Railways dormitory was built here, and the garden-like Hsinchu Park was built nearby. This area gradually became the main residential community for the Japanese. Japanese-style dormitories were the mainstream of Japanese urban planning. The Japanese colonial government built a large number of Japanese-style dormitories in the city through urban planning to meet the growing housing demand. However, in the face of rapid urban development and change in Taiwan, these historically significant Japanese dormitory buildings gradually could not withstand the pressure of natural forces, deliberate human destruction and land development, and slowly disappeared in cities and rural areas. Opening hours: 10:00-18:00, closed on Mondays Tickets: Free Thoughts: Taiwan was once ruled by Japan, so its architecture presents a variety of styles. These Japanese-style wooden houses have also become an important cultural asset and a diverse face of Taiwan. It's worth coming here to learn about the history of this area. Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 #FamilyTravel #LocalTourism #familytravel #TaiwanLocalTourism

Hsinchu really has delicious food! "高宅 ใจเกา", a Thai private kitchen in Hsinchu, is a small and exquisite store with only 6 seats. If you want to enjoy freshly made authentic Thai home-style dishes, remember to make a reservation in advance! Not only is the cuisine at Gaozhai very Thai, the owner even air-shipped the tableware from Thailand. The music played in the restaurant is of course Thai songs, allowing your body, mind and soul to be immersed in the Thai flavor. The "Thai Roadside BBQ" is fried until crispy and dipped in a special tamarind dipping sauce. It is sweet, sour, spicy and delicious. The "Waterfall Beef" is a local Thai snack. It is so spicy that you will drool like a waterfall. The "Thai Milk Cake Roll" is a Thai milk filling made by directly adding Thai milk to fresh cream. It has a perfect ratio of rich, sweet and fragrant. It is a dessert that Thai milk lovers cannot miss!

Cat on the Riverbank is a local beverage shop that has been in business for many years in Hsinchu. Currently, there is only one store in the city. The business is very good. You can tell how delicious it is by the long queues. People can't help but buy some to try. It's really good. It's great to have a cup in the summer. No wonder so many people buy it. It's worthy of being a local hand-shaken drink. #Hot summer destination #AfternoonTeaRecommendations

I always heard that Hsinchu is a food desert. Since I moved to Hsinchu, I realized that I was so wrong😻 Oya pizzeria First visit time: 2025/2/27 I usually search for highly rated stores on Google Maps. Since discovering this highly rated pizza place nearby I've always wanted to try it! I have no regrets after actually finishing the meal👍👍 This time, only one person went. Especially after doing some research online, I ordered the flavor most people in the comments recommended, "Raw Ham and Arugula Pizza" Because I got off work late that day, Also call ahead to confirm if the store has enough dough. And order in advance to shorten the waiting time. (After all, it takes 5-10 minutes to bake a pizza) I must praise the attitude and dedication of the store clerk. When answering the phone, he was very patient and helped to analyze the driving time to the store. So as to estimate the actual baking time of the pizza, I arrived at the store and within two minutes I had a hot pizza ready to eat! Back to the meal itself, Oya's pizza is considered a thin-crust pizza. But the pizza base is very chewy and has a strong flour aroma. It’s really great when eaten hot! The only small regret is that, depending on the taste, The cheese in the pizza should not be too stringy (this is really important for cheese lovers!) But we also respect the store's original intention to keep the seasoning and not add any ingredients. Apart from the pizza, the soup was just average, but the ingredients were really good! Tiramisu has a very strong wine flavor. If you don't drink, you might want to consider this. I don’t usually drink, but I felt a little drunk after eating it🤣 But when they heard it was my birthday, the waiter even helped me draw the plate. Very touching 🥹🥹 I hope to have a chance to eat with friends next time. Try the different flavors of savory and sweet pizzas. 📍Address: No. 103, Jianzhong Road, East District, Hsinchu City 300 🕰️Business hours: 11:30 - 20:30 Closed on Monday 💰Average consumption: The price of pizza is about $250-350, plus a 10% service charge About 500 servings The meal for one person is about 600+ You can pay with Linepay #Hsinchu Food #Pizza #Naples Certification

First stop: Zhangjia meatballs Because it was too late Once it was sold out on site... (It’s not even 12 o’clock yet!!) Price: 2 pieces for 40 yuan Address: No. 33, Xingxue Street, East District, Hsinchu City Tel: 03 526 3723 Business hours: Closed on Monday Second stop: Shijia Fish Balls Shijia Fish Balls and Zhangjia Meatballs A perfect match The leftover dipping sauce after eating the meatballs Use it to dip fish balls It's really delicious! Shijia fish balls are the most famous It's her fish balls with meat It's so delicious Be careful when biting it because the juice may burn your tongue The third stop is Chenghuang Temple (Zhuangjia meatballs, roadside candied haws) When you arrive at Chenghuang Temple, go straight to Zhuangjia Oyster Omelette I remember once I came to the store and bought some meatballs. I think it's actually delicious. So I started to take a new look at Chenghuang Temple delicacies. (There is a shaved ice shop in Chenghuang Temple that I also eat at) (Unfortunately I was too daring to buy it this time) Compared to Hsinchu rice noodles I think Hsinchu meatballs are awesome Meatball skin is chewy Even if it is cold, it is still delicious when microwaved Candied haws on the roadside I forgot how old I was. He showed up here. Tanghulu uses Hsinchu Dahu strawberry It is bigger and more solid. It's not like the strawberry candied haws in many places. The strawberries tasted rotten. Strawberry candied haws 1 piece 40 yuan The fourth stop is Zhenyuanxiang Bakery This is also the taste of childhood I must buy this every time I go back to Hsinchu Chocolate Mexican Bread It's really delicious when it's freshly baked. The chocolate filling is quite thick When cold, it becomes lumpy It will slowly melt in your mouth. I can eat several of these a day. I was rushing to grab some bread. I just forgot to take the photo. The fifth stop is Hsinchu Big City It's really helpless. Please help me google I thought it was the 4th floor of Hsinchu Big City There is the hat brand I want KANGOK After I finished shopping, I found Only in Taipei and Taichung!!!! Address: No. 27, Xingxue Street, East District, Hsinchu City Tel: 03 524 2965 Business hours: Closed on Monday

Hsinchu East District BBQ Restaurant Walking on the mountain No menu dishes Only drinks or alcohol need to be paid for separately 10% service charge for in-house use Tsukimi Wagyu is super delicious😋 The grilled wagyu nigiri is delicious too! #grilledmeat #nomenu 📍No. 24, Lane 96, Zhongzheng Road, East District, Hsinchu City

Old Shenyang has a very aesthetically designed front yard, which is very different from the ordinary sauerkraut and pork hotpot restaurants and is very impressive. As soon as you enter the store, you can smell the fragrant sour aroma, which immediately stimulates your salivary glands and whets your appetite! Lao Shenyang is a la carte restaurant, but overall the price is mid-range and not expensive. The soup is naturally sour and will not make your mouth dry. It is very smooth. The egg dumplings are handmade and very delicious. I also recommend it! 📍 Address: No. 125, Sanmin Road, East District, Hsinchu City 300 ⏰ Business hours: (Tuesday to Sunday) 11:30-14:30 17:00-22:00, closed on Mondays 🚘 Parking: Street parking or nearby parking lot #LocalTourism #HsinchuFood

Address: No. 552, Section 1, Jingguo Road, East District, Hsinchu City 300 Booked a VIP room at Quangu Health Care two months ago As a birthday and anniversary celebration for both of us🌱 - 4H #LadyTime includes: Head, Shoulders and Neck Massage + Foot Soaking 20m Full body massage + oil massage 100m #NoMenu for 2 people +Drinks +Desserts Hot spring bath + shower #Free Supply: Bath Ball Bath Salt Steam Eye Mask Foot Mask Go up the mountain to collect herbs, bath products, towels, hair oil, and other supplies - #Environment ##Space ##Secrecy ##Hand Skills It's worth going to Hsinchu. Such an excellent and chill place, how can I not come?

Speaking of Hsinchu, you must visit Big City. This is a must-do itinerary. It is especially suitable for staying here for a whole day in the summer. The exterior of the building is very suitable for taking beautiful photos. There are department stores, hypermarkets, supermarkets, entertainment, cinemas, and food courts. It is no problem to stay here for a whole day. It is the best place to go in the summer. #Hot summer destination #Local Tour