Buwei
in Hsinchu of Taiwan, Taiwan

Noteable things around
  • Liufucun Yesheng Dongwuyuan (zoo, (12 mi)
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
24.783 and 120.989 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 24° 46' 58" and E 120° 59' 21"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - TWD
Spoken languages:
Chinese, Chinese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 05:06 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Taipei
UTC/GMT offset: 8 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:30 am and 6:19 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-24.617 and -59.017 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Estancia Tres de Mayo
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Taiwan in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Taiwan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Taiwan. Last Update: 2024-04-18 08:12:24

Delve into Buwei

Buwei in Hsinchu (Taiwan) is a town located in Taiwan about 39 mi (or 62 km) south-west of Taipei, the country's capital town.

Time in Buwei is now 05:06 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Taipei with an UTC offset of 8 hours. We know of 10 airports closer to Buwei, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Taiwan is Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport in a distance of 25 mi (or 41 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

We saw 1 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Hsinchu, Zhubei, Miaoli, Taoyuan and Banqiao District. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 72 °F

Morning Temperature 23°C / 73 °F
Evening Temperature 24°C / 75 °F
Night Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Chance of rainfall 35%
Air Humidity 83%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Friday, 19th of April 2024

24°C (75 °F)
23°C (74 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

29°C (84 °F)
25°C (78 °F)
Broken clouds, fresh breeze.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

29°C (84 °F)
23°C (74 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Ambassador Hotel - Hsinchu

Address
1,8 mi
188 Chung Hwa Road
300 Hsinchu
Taiwan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Sheraton Hsinchu Hotel

Address
3,5 mi
NO. 265 DONG SEC. 1 GUANGMING 6TH ROAD
302 Zhubei City
Taiwan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


LAKESHORE HOTEL

Address
2,6 mi
NO 773 MING HU ROAD
300 Hsinchu
Taiwan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Royal Hsinchu Hotel

Address
2,0 mi
No.227, Sec. 1, Guangfu Rd.
30074 Hsinchu
Taiwan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Landis Inn Chuhu

Address
1,0 mi
No. 16, Daxue Road
30080 Hsinchu
Taiwan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Howard Plaza Hotel - Hsinchu

Address
2,4 mi
178, Chung Cheng Rd.
300 Hsinchu
Taiwan

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Sol Hotel

Address
2,0 mi
10 Wen-hua Street
300 Hsinchu
Taiwan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hermes Hotel

Address
2,4 mi
606 Shi-Dah Road
Hsinchu
Taiwan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Wego Boutique Hotel-Hsinchu

Address
2,3 mi
No.137, Zhongzheng Rd.
300 Hsinchu
Taiwan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 18:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Chuan Lai Hotel

Address
2,2 mi
No 417, Xida Road
300 Hsinchu
Taiwan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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131116 Jameily 火車快飛 WenHua at Hsinchu City Zoo

Published: September 12, 2014
Length: 33:24 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: diverlucy

新竹市文華幼兒園2013.11.16 親子活動"超級小玩家"


HsinChu Taiwan Starbucks

Published: May 28, 2014
Length: 37:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Exploretraveler.com

via YouTube Capture.


1.8 m and 0.6 m dipole magnets rotation test in Hsinchu

Published: February 02, 2010
Length: 26:22 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Meitzu1975

This clip is much more clear than the previous one. The 1.8 m dipole magnet has been shipped to Hsinchu NTHU and setup with correct configuration. In this clip I test it to 5 rps with the original...


【とりあえず泊まったホテルを紹介する】Vol033 台湾 新竹 美麗信酒店(Taiwan Hsinchu Miramar Hotel)

Published: August 29, 2014
Length: 11:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: NUTSMIL

とりあえず泊まったホテルを紹介するブログ(Blog of Introducing Hotels I stayed at for now) Web : http://toriaezu-hotel.blogspot.jp/ Vol033は台湾の新竹にある美麗...


新竹高中滑板社:下雨天,我們溜滑板

Published: November 15, 2011
Length: 11:42 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: goice in sports

2011.11.09 (Wed.) National Hsinchu Senior High School, Hsinchu, Taiwan HCHS Skateboarding Club Film:Skate in a Raining Day 新竹高中滑板社影片.


新竹高中第66屆陸運會:215拔河奪冠之路 第二集

Published: October 31, 2011
Length: 47:58 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: goice in sports

2011.10.28(Fri.) National Hsinchu Senior High School, Hsinchu, Taiwan HCHS 215:Road to the Championship of Tug of War.


UNBOX iPhone 3G and Giveaway Accessories

Published: July 14, 2009
Length: 04:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: iAC1Touch

WElcome to my first giveaway!!! check out my newest video! watch my newest videos!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUTMFNY3Zq4 See if you are still up to date when watching this video,...


用魔術方塊排出 NCTUYOYO

Published: March 11, 2008
Length: 05:31 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Vic Jang

鄭惟駿(鄭咩) 用魔術方塊排出NCTUYOYO(交通大學溜溜球社)的字樣。 NCTUYOYO stands for Yo-yo Club at National Chiao Tung University in Hsinchu, Taiwan.


X-puppet the glove puppet robot

Published: February 27, 2008
Length: 52:37 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: 王俊吉

The X-puppet is a glove puppet robot. The glove puppet is the traditional culture in Taiwan.


怡萱與文淵文定之喜 國慶日新竹煙波

Published: October 13, 2008
Length: 10:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: jd wu

Announce Alison engagement to James at National Day of Taiwan 2008, Shinchu Lakeshore Hotel. 配樂: 小野麗莎愛的故事.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

National Tsing Hua University

National Tsing Hua University is one of the most prestigious universities in Taiwan. There are now 7 colleges, 17 departments and 22 independent graduate institutes in the university.

Located at 24.7936, 120.993 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in Taiwan, Educational institutions established in 1911, Educational institutions established in 1956, Education in Hsinchu

Hsinchu Science and Industrial Park

Hsinchu Science and Industrial Park is an industrial park established by the government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) on December 15, 1980. It straddles Hsinchu City and Hsinchu County on the island of Taiwan. Hsinchu Science and Industrial Park was founded by Kwoh-Ting Li, former Finance Minister of Republic of China. Inspired by Silicon Valley in the United States, Li consulted Frederick Terman, on how Taiwan could follow its example.

Located at 24.78, 121.014 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Science parks, Industrial parks in Taiwan, High-technology business districts

National Chiao Tung University

National Chiao Tung University (NCTU) is a national university located in Hsinchu, Taiwan. NCTU is oldest and one of the most prestigious universities in Taiwan and the world. According to Academic Ranking of World Universities, NCTU ranks 47th in Computer Science in 2012. It also ranks 50th worldwide in the engineering field overall in 2012. According to the Nature Publishing Index Asia-Pacific (2012, corrected count), NCTU ranks as 2nd institution (1st university) in Taiwan.

Located at 24.7959, 120.985 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in Taiwan, Jiaotong University, Educational institutions established in 1896, Educational institutions established in 1958, Education in Hsinchu

National Experimental High School

National Experimental High School At Science Based Industrial Park (NEHS), situated near the Hsinchu Science Park, is a public, coeducational school (pre-primary-12). Founded in August 1983, the school was proposed by the founder of the Science Park Kwoh-Ting Li. NEHS is administered by the Ministry of Education, National Science Council and Science Park Administration.

Located at 24.7772, 121.017 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
High schools in Taiwan, Experimental schools, Educational institutions established in 1983, Education in Hsinchu

Hsinchu American School

Hsinchu American School

Hsinchu American School is private, international school with a largely based American curriculum located in Hsinchu, Taiwan, Republic of China. It was founded in 2004 by Glory Yeh, a Taiwanese real estate developer. HAS offers complete instruction in English for students grades K-12. It is recognized by American Institute in Taiwan and the Taiwan Ministry of Education.

Located at 24.7681, 120.966 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
International schools in Taiwan, American international schools, Schools in Taiwan, Educational institutions established in 2006, Education in Hsinchu

Pacific American School

Pacific American School

Pacific American School (PAS) is a private, for-profit, international school with an American curriculum based in Hsinchu, Taiwan ROC. The school was founded in 2007, offering an American Curriculum, with complete instruction in English for students grades K to 12. PAS has recently become a candidate for accreditation by the WASC. It is recognized by American Institute in Taiwan and the Taiwan Ministry of Education.

Located at 24.7979, 120.995 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
International schools in Taiwan, American international schools, Schools in Taiwan, Educational institutions established in 2007, Education in Hsinchu

Hsinchu Station

Hsinchu Station (新竹車站) is a railway station of Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA) Western Line, Neiwan Line located at Hsinchu City, Taiwan.

Located at 24.802, 120.972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Hsinchu

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation

Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) Corporation is a specialized IC foundry service provider. It is founded in December 1994 in Hsinchu Science Park, Taiwan, by Morris Chang. In March 1998, VIS became a listed company on the Taiwan Over-The-Counter Stock Exchange (OTC) with the main shareholder been TSMC, National Development Fund and other institutional investors.

Located at 24.7749, 120.997 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Foundry semiconductor companies

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Buwei, Pu-wei, 埔尾