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Zhudong
ℹ️Practical info — Zhudong
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Visit the Zhudong Traditional Market in the morning; it's one of the largest Hakka markets in Taiwan.
- Explore the Zhudong Forestry Culture Park to learn about the area's timber industry history.
- Learn a few basic greetings in Hakka, as the local community is very proud of its heritage.
- Eat at the small food stalls inside the market area for the most authentic local flavors.
- Zhudong is easily accessible by bus from Hsinchu; plan your return trip before it gets too late.
🍽 Food
Wide, flat rice noodles served in soup or stir-fried; a staple of Hakka cuisine.
Zhudong is famous for these sweet, sun-dried fruits; well-suited as a healthy local snack.
Seasoned pork belly that is often served with a garlic-vinegar dipping sauce.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Find fresh produce, specialized Hakka sauces, and handcrafted household items here.
A modern space featuring small boutiques for local handicrafts and design products.
A peaceful area with old railway tracks and wooden houses, great for a leisurely stroll.
An open space along the river, good for cycling or enjoying a quiet view of the mountains.
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Zhudong is a major urban township in Hsinchu County, Taiwan, serving as an important gateway to the mountainous interior of northern Taiwan. Historically, the town prospered during the Japanese colonial era as a center for camphor, lumber, and petroleum extraction. Zhudong is one of the largest Hakka settlements in the country, and its culture is deeply influenced by Hakka traditions, language, and the local mountain environment. The town's economy underwent a massive shift with the establishment of the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) nearby, which laid the foundation for Taiwan's high-tech industry. Geographically, Zhudong is situated along the Touqian River, providing a transition zone between the coastal plains and the Central Mountain Range. Today, it remains a vital commercial and logistics center for Hsinchu County, balancing its industrial heritage with modern residential expansion. The town is also a starting point for exploring the scenic indigenous regions of Jianshi and Wufeng.
- Location: Taiwan
- Top sights: Xiao Rusong Park · Wah! Zhudong
- Nearby: Zhubei (10 km)
- Population: ~96.518 (2025)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Apr, Jul, Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 10 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 11 |
| Rain mm | 94 | 89 | 130 | 129 | 270 | 303 | 183 | 311 | 307 | 151 | 139 | 104 |
Geography
Facts
- Zhudong has a land area of 53.35 square kilometers in Hsinchu County.
- The population of Zhudong is approximately 97,000 residents as of 2024.
- The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) was established here in 1973.
- Zhudong is famous for its Hakka market, one of the largest in Taiwan.
- The town was a major terminal for the logging railway from the Neiwan line.
- The elevation of Zhudong varies from 100 to over 300 meters above sea level.
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