Independent Bookafé in Keelung “Many people, myself among them, feel better at the mere sight of a book.” Jane Smiley, Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Novel Do you relate to that quote? I definitely do. As I’m currently staying in Taiwan and will be here for an entire year, I’ve been trying to learn Mandarin while sightseeing and discovering … Read More
Keelung Cultural Center – Art, Exhibitions, and History If you’re looking for things to do in Keelung on a rainy day, the Keelung Cultural Center is a great place to explore both art exhibitions and a bit of local history (the Story House). It is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9AM to 5PM. As all the floors have air … Read More
Exploring Hiking Trails in Taiwan A small town on the coast of Northern Taiwan, Keelung is perfectly located – only half an hour from Taipei, but close to a variety of hiking trails exploring both the wild jungles and peaceful coastlines of Taiwan. Though Keelung is known for its rainy weather, during my stay there I was lucky to experience … Read More
Sustainable Tourism & Development in Keelung In 2015, 193 nations convened at the United Nations General Assembly in New York to adopt the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These goals address pressing global challenges such as poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace, and justice. As for sustainable tourism, the World Tourism Organization … Read More
Keelung to Yehliu Geopark With its endless stream of motorbikes, food stalls lining the main streets, and constant rush and bustle of pedestrian traffic, Keelung is full of a kinetic energy that seems to dispel the notion that it is merely an old port town or a rainy city. I found the vibrant commotion of Keelung to be exhilarating, as … Read More
As a cruise passenger, you may be used to visit a place for a couple of hours in only a day. Because Keelung has a lot of places that are worth the visit, it can be hard, the time of your stopover for your daytrip, to catch the essence of this very culturally and architecturally Taiwanese city. Here is a … Read More
As a foreign student, you may either live in Taipei, or at least visit the capital. To escape from its busyness, I, as a foreign traveler, recommend you spend at least a day in Keelung, to discover a more traditional side of Taiwan at only half an hour from the megapolis. A bunch of places are waiting for you, but, … Read More
I missed being in nature, especially on these beautiful days. Taking advantage of the wonderful weather, I decided to visit Chaojing Park. I took bus #107, which was crowded with women, presumably returning from shopping. I offered my seat to a grandmother, who smiled warmly and thanked me. After about 40 minutes, I arrived at Chaojing Park. The first thing … Read More
Why go on a night hike in Keelung? During the day Keelung, the Taiwanese port city neighboring Taipei, is a beautiful (if not usually overcast) place. However, the city truly comes alive only after the sun sets. The city is surrounded by mountains, making it an apt place for exploring to get some spectacular views of the nighttime skyscape. Without … Read More
Unlike Miaokou Night Market just down the street, the Bo-Ai Ren-Ai Food & Shopping Center (aka Ren’Ai Market) is a more local spot. It’s a traditional wet market stretching a city block and divided into two floors. The first floor offers fresh produce, meat & fishes, and a variety of goods (clothes, shoes, sweets, etc). The second floor is home … Read More
