Zhudong

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.

Understand
Literally, Zhudong means "bamboo east" but in this context, zhu is short for "Hsinchu". Thus, Zhudong lies east of Hsinchu.

If you need any further information about the attractions in the area, you can visit the Tourist Service Center:

By rail
The township is connected to the TRA network and is accessible via the following stations:

Get around
The main town is walkable, but you will need a scooter if you want to visit the more far-flung areas of Zhudong.