Hsinchu a city in Northern Taiwan. Hsinchu is popularly nicknamed "The Windy City" (Traditional Chinese: Hanyu Pinyin: Fengchéng; Tongyong Pinyin: Fongchéng) for its windy climate. The city is bordered by Hsinchu County to the north and east, Miaoli County to the south, and the Taiwan Strait to the west. Hsinchu City is composed of three districts: North District, East District, and Siangshan District. Hsinchu City is administered as a provincial city of Taiwan Province in the Republic of China. The city is bordered by Hsinchu County to the north and east, Miaoli County to the south, and the Taiwan Strait to the west. Hsinchu City is composed of three districts: North District, East District, and Siangshan District. Hsinchu's climate is marine tropical. The city is located in a part of the island that has a rainy season that lasts from February to September, with the heaviest time coming late April through August during the southwest monsoon, and also experiences meiyu in May and early June.