Zhudong, Hsinchu

Zhudong (Chinese: 竹東; pinyin: zhúdōng; Pe̍h-oē-jī: tek-tang) is an urban township in central Hsinchu County, Taiwan. Part of Hsinchu Science Park is in Zhudong. Also located in Zhudong is the main campus of the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI). Zhudong is approximately 20 minutes drive from Hsinchu town centre on one of two freeways, route 3 North, which passes nearby and route 68 East which proceeds directly through Zhudong.

Literally, Zhudong means east of Hsinchu.

Nearby is the mountain of Feifong Shan and several Buddhist temples. A well prepared path with steps and tiled and wooden walkways enables walking to the peak and the ridge overlooking Zhudong in all weathers.

• Area: 53.51 km²
• Population: 92,743 people (2003)