East District Travel Guide
Hsinchu
Visit East District
Popular places to visit
National Tsing Hua University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of National Tsing Hua University during your trip to Hsinchu. Discover the area's museums and temples.
National Chiao Tung University
Explore the campus of National Chiao Tung University during your trip to Hsinchu. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.
Big City Mall
You can do some window-shopping at Big City Mall during your stay in Hsinchu. Discover the area's museums and temples.
East Gate
Study the well-preserved remains of Hsinchu’s old city wall, an attractive 18th-century gate set in an elegant plaza.
Hsinchu Botanical Garden
Let nature be your classroom as you wonder through this beautiful botanical garden learning about some of Taiwan’s indigenous plant life.
Glass Museum of Hsinchu City
Watch skilled artisans at work and make your own glass object at a museum dedicated to one of Hsinchu’s most important industries.
Things to do
3-Hour Private Shanghai Shopping Tour with Noodles
Market Tour and Taiwanese Cooking Class in Taipei
Top hotels in East District
Guide Hotel Hsinchu Zhongyang
我們入住時發現房間內有一股很重的異味，浴室也很髒，地板有頭髮，浴缸也有奇怪的污漬 整體的衛生環境蠻糟的。
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Lakeshore Hotel
Great service and good room condition
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Lakeshore Hotel Metropolis I
Everything especially the staff. The oarking lady was very helpful helping me call someone to pick up my water bottle carelessly dropped at the bottom of the parking. Thr breakfast was great and had a wide variety of food. They even had the celery juice I carve for.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Ambassador Hotel - Hsinchu
Clean and quiet.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hotel Royal Hsinchu
it was clean
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Sol Hotel
An excellent hotel. Lots of amenities, wonderful service staff and a great location in Hsinchu. Next to the East Gate, restaurants, brewery and markets. Rooms were clean and any issues were immediately taken care of by management. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East District
Hsinchu City Centre
Hsinchu City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Big City Mall and East Gate.
North District
While visiting North District, you might make a stop by sights like Hsinchu City God Temple Night Market and Chenghuang Temple Night Market.
Xiangshan
While visiting Xiangshan, you might make a stop by sights like Siangshan Wetland and Hai Shan Harbor.
