Hsinchu

Hsinchu is a center of hi-tech industry, located in the north-western part of Taiwan. Back in 1980 the Hsinchu Science based Industrial Park was founded, being a major boost for the economy and the city growth. Even though it's not a tourist city, it is a good base to explore the mountain areas of Hsinchu County, and offers great parks and scenic sites, like the Chingtsao Park, Hsinchu Botanical Garden with more than 300 examples of Taiwan's indigenous flora, and several Amusement Parks.