Continuing the series of Taiwan Scenery Postage Stamps inaugurated in 2016, Chunghwa Post has offered a set of four stamps depicting landmarks in Hsinchu. The stamps are described below:1. Hsinchu Railway Station (NT$8): Located in eastern Hsinchu City, it is the oldest active railway station in Taiwan. Its distinctive architectural features include a hipped roof and oeil-de-boeuf windows. The clock tower on the roof has become an iconic landmark of the city. The station’s entrance portico, which is framed by ornate columns, as well as the relief decorations beneath each window inside the station, exude a rich European style, showcasing significant historical, cultural, and artistic value.2. Yingxi Gate of Zhuqian City (NT$8): Located in eastern Hsinchu City, this gate features a double-eaved, gable-and-hip roof structure. The gate tower stands two stories tall, with the base constructed from granite blocks arranged in an alternating pattern. It has arched doorways at the front and back, which are larger on the inside than the outside. Above the main gate, the inscription reads “Yingxi,” which means “greeting the rising sun.” The gate is a symbolic cultural landmark of Hsinchu.3. Dong-An Old Bridge (NT$12): Located in Guansi Township of Hsinchu County, this bridge spans the Niulan River. Built from stone, it features a series of arches that combine structural integrity and aesthetic appeal. The bridge bears witness to the region’s historical development.4. Sinfong Mangrove Nature Reserve (NT$12): Located in the Hongmao River estuary in northern Hsinchu County, the reserve covers an area of 8.5 hectares and is the only mangrove forest in northern Taiwan where the mangrove species Kandelia obovata and Avicennia marina both grow. The reserve features viewing trails, a national treasure ecological classroom that lets visitors closely observe the diverse ecosystems unique to these wetlands. Personal greeting stamps without marginal inscriptions have been released along with the stamps, which feature a full set of “Taiwan Scenery Postage Stamps —Hsinchu.” These customizable stamps are suited to collect.To purchase postage stamps, please go directly to the post office branches, Postal Museum or order on line at https://stamp.post.gov.tw.
(1) First Day Cover (195 mm × 120 mm): NT$3 apiece(2) Folder (with or without mount): NT$8 apiece(3) Loose-leaf album page: NT$8 apiece (4) Pre-cancelled FDC affixed with one NT$8-denominated stamp: NT$11 apiece(5) Pre-cancelled FDC affixed with a full set of stamps: NT$43 apieceRelative philatelic products will be available at the following branches: Taipei Beimen, Beitou, Nangang, Neihu, Muzha, Keelung Aisan Rd., Banqiao Wunhua Rd., Sanchong Zhongshan Rd., Xinzhuang, Xindian, Tamsui, Shulin, Taoyuan Chenggong Rd., Zhongli, Longtan, Yangmei, Hsinchu Wuchang St., Miaoli Zhongmiao, Taichung Minqyuan Rd., Fongyuan, Changhua Zhongyang Rd., Yuanlin, Nantou Sanhe, Douliou Xiping Rd., Chiayi Yushan, Tainan Chenggong Rd., Xinying, Jiali, Xinxing, Gangshan, Fongshan, Pingtung Minsheng Rd., Yilan Zhongshan Rd., Luodong, Hualien Guoan, Taitung Datong Rd., Magong Zhongzheng Rd. or order on line at https://stamp.post.gov.tw. Pre-order is also acceptable in other branches.