Urban township in Hsinchu County, Taiwan
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Zhudong (竹東, also spelt Chutung, Jhudong, or Judong) is a township of 96,000 people (2014) near Hsinchu City in Taiwan. It's quite a dingy run-down place, but has a nice view of the mountains and a friendly Taiwanese feel.
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上坪老街
A somewhat run-down street of historic brick buildings that give some idea of what the area looked like in a by-gone era.
吳天祐紀念碑
A monument erected to a Confuician scholar who ran a medicine shop in the area and later donated the land for a school to be built.
蕭如松藝術園區
An exhibition of art from the area housed in historic, Japanese-era buildings.
The exhibition hall features the history of timber industry in Taiwan and traditional logging equipment. Entry to the hall is free.
惠昌宮
The San Shan Kuo Wan Temple, means the Temple worship three kings from mountain. The Temple was established by Hakka cultivators on 1810. Mr. Pon Chin Ho rebuilt it on 1821. At the same year, the Dan Shwei Governor(Northern Taiwan), Mr. Lee gave the Temple an honorable name "Kins of Justice". After few years, Mr. Pon Tian Lai and the other twelve members utilize wooden constructional to renew the Temple on 1917. The temple's name was changed to Hwei Chang Koon on 1920, means the Kings has bestowed us so much favor. After so many years past by, the Temple ruined seriously, therefore the local people rebuilt it on 1971. At this time, they used the concrete and steel, and made the Temple so strong and splendid until now.
竹東動漫園區
竹東林業展示館
A museum focused on the timber industry in the area.
竹東生態河濱公園
A pleasant riverside park that contains a number of historic structures and old, disused water wheels. There is also a cycle path.
北方麵館
A reasonably-priced restaurant specialising in 'northern-style noodles'.
包Sir
A noodle and dumpling shop that is popular with locals and often has a long line.
空笙庭健康蔬食
A vegetarian restaurant that offers a buffet-style lunch.
潛園五行湯麵
A home-style vegetarian restaurant decorated with calligraphy that also has its own snack shop.
玉泉早餐店
A typical Taiwan-style breakfast restaurant service local fare.
阿胖豆漿
A popular spot for Taiwanese-style breakfast. Expect long lines.
芒果遇到冰
A take-away dessert place; most options are a combination of fruit, ice, and ice-cream but there is also a variety of other options.
中央市場
A varied market selling a variety of snacks, homewares, and other items.
竹東夜市
A typical Taiwanese night market with all manner of local snacks, games, and bric-a-brac.
The main town is walkable, but you will need a scooter if you want to visit the more far-flung areas of Zhudong.
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