Northern Taiwan GuideNorthern Taiwan, as its name suggests, is the northmost region of Taiwan. It is the political and financial centre of Taiwan. It is also the country's main hub of technological development. HotelsFind hotels in Taipei, Keelung, Taipei and more. TaipeiTaipei is the national capital of the Republic of China, otherwise known as Taiwan. HsinchuHsinchu, is a city in the north-western part of Taiwan. With a history of almost 400 years, Hsinchu is the oldest city in northern Taiwan. JinguashiJinguashi is located in the Rueifang Township of Taipei County, the area became famous for its goldmines. New TaipeiNew Taipei, while officially a city, is more like a region surrounding the cities of Taipei and Keelung in Northern Taiwan. Taoyuan CountyTaoyuan County is a county located in Northern Taiwan, adjacent to Taipei County in the north and Hsinchu County in the south. KeelungKeelung, also spelled Chilung, is a port city in the north of Taiwan, near the capital, Taipei. Hsinchu CountyThis article is about Hsinchu County, for the city of the same name see Hsinchu City Hsinchu County is in in the north of Taiwan. JiufenJiufen, historically spelled Chiufen and alternately spelled Jioufen, is a small town in Northern Taiwan.