In 1733, the main material used to build the surrounding city walls of Hsinchu was bamboo. People in Hsinchu dug a moat and a new, re-constructed wall made of brick and stone were then built during 1827. It had four gates: the “Yingxi Gate” in the east, the “Yishuang Gate” in the west, the “Gexun Gate” in the south, and the “Gongchen Gate” in the north. But during the Japanese era, all but the eastern gate were torn down in 1902 to make way for road construction. It's designated as a class two historical monument.

The East Gate sits on an arched walkway. The upper half of the gate were built by wood and later rebuilt in concrete. It is supported by 24 columns and has a roof with a short upturned ridge that adds to the power of the design. There is also a public square that joins both traditional and modern elements at the front of the east gate, the only gate that has been well preserved, and the moat we see today were the historical remains from that period. One of Hsinchu’s most important landmarks, it’s a symbol of their city which you shouldn’t miss out for your Hsinchu travel!