teenagers practice break-dancing in the
tunnels under the roads. As long as there
is good weather, there will be something
going on.
Th e t r a nqu i l r i v e r s i d e p a r k ,
stretching from Linsen Road in the
south to the traffic circle and north to
AROUND THE CITY
For a walking tour of Hsinchu City, base
yourself at the old Japanese-era train
station. From here, it is a short walk to
Dongmen, a Qing-era city gate that is
now surrounded by a traffic circle. On
weekends, high-school rock bands often
jam in the open-air theater, while
Hsinchu
From the Sea to the Sky
Beida Road, is a great place to take a
stroll on a sunny afternoon.
To get a feeling for traditional
Taiwanese culture, head to Chenghuang
Temple, also known as the City God
Temple. The maze-like temple grounds
and nearby food market are a short walk to
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