As tourists, it’s easy to get caught up running from one attraction to another, barely processing what’s happening around us. But today, we’re going to take a slow and quiet stroll, retracing the steps of the industrial miners up the mountains of Keelung. I hope this article can provide some guidance for smaller attractions and stops in Keelung that you … Read More
Spanish, Dutch, Japanese, Chinese, … Taiwan is known for the numerous country that either tread its ground and even battled it. France is one of them. Today, there still is a place to witness the vestiges of this historical conflict: Keelung French cemetery. The war behind Keelung French cemetery The corpses buried in the cemetery belong to the French soldiers … Read More
If you’re looking for a small walk when you visit Keelung, Zhongzheng Park (also written “Jhongjheng park”) is made for you. Located on its east side, on Dashawan mountainside, the park overlooks the city and offers a nice view on the harbor. You may need to climb a few steps to come up there, but the view and the different … Read More
Keelung’s a city full of colour, with its vibrant side streets, rainbow houses, lush landscape, and colourful culture. Here I’ll introduce some of the myriad ways colour shows up in Keelung. Side Streets Keelung’s side streets are awash in colour, lined with drawings of cartoon characters and bustling, glowing snack bars. I personally love stumbling upon a neon-lit restaurant on … Read More
Peace at Lovers Lake There are many reasons to come and visit Keelung, one of those rare cities surrounded by nature with a balance of urban life and quiet oases just a short trip away. There is the bustle of the night markets, the history of the museums, the quiet of the temples, and also the beauty of Keelung’s nature. … Read More
There are many parks in Keelung to suit all types of visitors. Keelung parks offer temples, museums, natural scenery… You name it, and there’s a park to suit your needs. But which of Keelung’s parks is the most beloved? For nature lovers or lovers in general, the top one is inevitably Lover’s Lake Park. Lovers Lake Park is probably my … Read More
The city of the thousand bomb shelters Let me start with a disclaimer: there might not be exactly one thousand bomb shelters in Keelung; there might be less… there might also be more! If you ask a local, she/he will tell you there are 500 bomb shelters in the city; if you go to the local government website, it might … Read More
Keelung is well known for its Kanziding Fish Market. It’s not only a top tourist attraction, but it’s also the place to go for restaurateurs -big and small- to get the best and cheapest seafood to satisfy their demanding clienteles’ palate. Not-fish marine species found at the Keelung Fish Market In a previous article , we told you about some … Read More
The most famous Keelung Fish Market: Kanziding Fish Market The Keelung Kanziding Fish Market is the main fish market in Northern Taiwan and one of the top tourist attractions on the island. It’s a unique experience to walk through the market streets brimming with people and trucks full of fish (at midnight when it opens!), appreciate the abundance of life … Read More
The Most Fortified City and Its Hidden Forts Keelung is the most fortified part of Taiwan.[1] The landscape is a strategic masterpiece evidenced by its history of defensive positions in each era of occupation. For example, the Japanese occupation beginning in 1895 spawned nearly 700 bomb shelters resulting in Keelung’s claim to the highest density of hiding spots in all … Read More
