Hsinchu City possesses a profound cultural heritage and serves as a hub for Taiwan’s top technological talent. This unique urban character blends tradition with innovation. Guided by the administration's core strategies of “Aesthetic Hsinchu” and “Hsinchu Loves Learning,” the city government has employed innovative thinking and practical action to deliver impressive results in heritage revitalization, venue upgrades, cultural tourism, educational roots, and international exchange. Mayor Kao Hung-An stated that in the 2025 CommonWealth Magazine Sustainable and Happy City Survey, Hsinchu City performed exceptionally in the “Culture and Education” category. The city not only retained its title as the champion among non-special municipalities but also rose to No. 1 nationwide. Since 2024, Hsinchu’s arts and cultural initiatives have garnered 32 international awards, showcasing the city’s prowess in cultural design, art curation, and event marketing.

Mayor Kao noted the administration's high execution efficiency in revitalizing heritage sites. The National Historic Site “Jinshi Di” (Residence of Zheng Yong-xi) was completed and unveiled in 2024, with group tours now available by reservation. Furthermore, several restoration and adaptive reuse projects have officially commenced, including: Phase 1 of the Hsinchu Juvenile Prison Staff Quarters (Historical Building); Phase 3 of the Imperial Japanese Navy’s Sixth Fuel Factory, Hsinchu Branch (Historical Building); and Phase 1 of the Hsinchu Shrine Ruins and its affiliated buildings (City-designated Historic Site). Regarding venue upgrades, the Image Museum of Hsinchu City and the Black Bat Squadron Memorial Hall have reopened, providing citizens with superior film screening and exhibition environments. The ongoing renovation of the Hsinchu City Military Dependents’ Villages Museum will further enhance its professional functions, transforming it into a premier leisure space where the public can explore urban history and experience design aesthetics.