First developed in 1723, Hsinchu City became a popular tourist attraction that is famed for the Science-based Industrial Park. Hsinchu Science Park, or HSP, is filled with prestigious academic and research institutions and is home to over 370 high-tech companies; the high-tech town is an interesting place for visitors to explore. Other attractions you will come across in Hsinchu City include Green Grass Lake, the Shibajain Mountain Range, the Glass Museum of Hsinchu, and the Hsinchu Zoo. The Hsinchu City God Temple, also known as Chenghuang Temple, is one of the highest-ranking temples in Taiwan. After visitors explore the beautiful temple, they can walk through the many stalls near it and try delicious Taiwanese snacks like rice noodles, which the region is famed for.