Many ancient buildings can be found in Hsinchu. Among them are Cheng Huang Temple, Chieh Hsiao Fang, an arch-like memorial building symbolizing chastity and filial piety, and Hsiao Tzu Fang, in memory of a pious son named Li Hsi-chin.
新竹的古蹟很多，並都妥加維護，像節孝坊、鄭氏家廟、李錫金孝子坊、東門城與城隍廟等，遊人往訪，撫今追昔，都不禁興起思古幽情。