Hsinchu City 新竹市 (pinyin: Xīnzhú) is the windy city of northern Taiwan. It is mainly known to outsiders for its technology park but there's a great many historical and cultural attractions strewn around the city that should appeal to travelers with an interest in food and history. Note: for the sake of convenience I have listed Hsinchu City under Hsinchu 新竹 (the county).