Day 62: Random Downtown Parade

Came across a spontaneous parade of giant flashing lights on my way home from work today. No one was paying much attention, but they had police guiding their way though downtown Hsinchu so I guess it was legit. Very cool Taiwanese style dragon decorations and Buddha...

Day 61: Roadside Art Sale

Gotta love those random sidewalk sales. This roadside art sale was just passing through Hsinchu on its way to Taipei. Or at least we think that’s what was going on…the guy selling them was super talkative, but only in Chinese. Needless to say we did a lot...

Day 57: Our Favorite Restaurant

This is one of our favorite places to eat in Hsinchu. We don’t even know the name of the place but it’s right across from the RT-Mart on Nanya Street, aka about one minute from our apartment. The Kung Pao Chicken is amazing and they have free refillable...

Visiting the City God Temple

The City God Temple is Hsinchu’s second most popular tourist attraction (right behind the East Gate) and is regarded as the highest ranking of all City God Temples in Taiwan. We’re not really sure what that ranking means but thought we would throw it in…thanks Wiki...