Keelung

Keelung City Essentials

Keelung City serves as Taiwan's primary northern port, characterized by its deep-water harbor and rugged sandstone coastline. This collection features the historic Miaokou Night Market centered around Dianji Temple and the early-morning seafood auctions at Kanzaiding. Architectural landmarks include the 1928 Japanese-era Keelung Fortress Command and the red-brick Nuannuan Pump Room. Natural sites highlight the eroded geological formations of Heping Island and the scenic Waimushan Coast, alongside colonial-era archaeological remains and the colorful harbor-side buildings of Zhengbin.

Miaokou Night Market

Centered around Dianji Temple, this market features over 200 food stalls specializing in local seafood, pot-sticker soup, and shaved ice.

和平島公園

Coastal park featuring unique geological formations like mushroom and tofu rocks. It includes a seawater swimming pool and views of Keelung Islet.

Port of Keelung

The Port of Keelung, also known as Keelung Harbor, is located in the vicinity of Keelung City, Taiwan.

正濱漁港彩虹屋

A row of 16 vibrant, multi-colored buildings situated along the historic Zhengbin Fishing Port, reflecting the area's transformation from a Japanese-era industrial hub.

Waimushan Coast

Keelung's longest natural stretch of coastline, featuring a five-kilometer seaside walkway, open-water swimming areas, and views of the East China Sea.

崁仔頂魚市

A traditional wholesale seafood market operating between 2:00 AM and 7:00 AM, known for its historic atmosphere and high-volume fish auctions.

基隆要塞司令部(博物館)

Originally built in 1928 as a Japanese military headquarters, this restored complex showcases colonial architecture and the city's strategic maritime defense history.

暖暖淨水場幫浦間

A historic red-brick structure completed in 1902 during the Japanese era, representing Taiwan's early modern water supply infrastructure.

球子山燈塔

A white, square-shaped lighthouse built in 1956. It provides a panoramic vantage point overlooking the Port of Keelung and the surrounding coastal mountains.

西班牙諸聖教堂考古遺址

Excavated remains of a 17th-century Spanish church and convent, providing physical evidence of European colonial presence on Heping Island.