If you’re searching for a day-trip destination, we’ve got a couple of suggestions. Located 19 miles away, Hsinchu is worth jumping in the car for. Explore the area starting with Hsinchu Zoo, Big City Mall and Glass Museum of Hsinchu City. The locals will also likely point you toward Lukang, 40 miles away. If you only see one thing here, let it be Taiwan Glass Gallery. (But we’d also highly recommend Lugang Mazu Temple and Lukang Old Street.)