Hsinchu CountyPlay Recommendations

PI ALONE is an emerging hybrid cafe in Hsinchu County focused on pizza, desserts and beverages, with a pet-friendly environment and a designer-blind-box add-on service. Made-to-order pizza stuffed pastries are priced at just NT$90, while upgrade sets let diners purchase officially licensed Tom and Jerry blind boxes, and the resident cat manager Mochi often joins guests for a healing atmosphere. Located near the Hsinchu City Zoo, the cafe is well-suited to bringing furry companions along for afternoon tea and light meals.

Mawudu Exploration Forest in Guanxi Township, Hsinchu County, sits at elevations of 700 to 1,300 meters and preserves a pristine forest canopy laced with gentle walking trails that suit all ages, including families with children. The park is anchored by the historic Green Light Elementary wooden cabins, the filming location for the drama Green Forest, which preserves a strong cultural atmosphere. The loop trail takes about 2-3 hours to complete, passing waterfalls and forest streams along the way, while summer temperatures stay refreshingly cool and the air is rich in phytoncides and negative ions for a deeply restorative walk. Access is easy: take the Guanxi Interchange off the Second Freeway north, follow County Road 118 for about 1.8 kilometers to the entrance, then walk in after parking. No specialized hiking gear is needed; just a relaxed stroll brings the full benefits of high-altitude forest bathing.