Jiufen: A day trip from Keelung
Jiufen is one of the most touristic spots in Taiwan and a must visit place for many travellers. It is barely 15 km away from Keelung and you can easily get there by bus in around 50 minutes (Bus number … Read More
“Must visit” Baimiweng Fort plus 2 places
Baimiweng Fort is located at the western entrance to the port of Keelung. It is the smallest of the four forts of Keelung, but in exchange offers a wonderful view of the sea and on the harbor (from a small … Read More
The Window of Keelung Port: YM Oceanic Culture & Art Museum
The window of Keelung is always facing the ocean, and over the past few centuries the oceanic culture of the region has accumulated rich and diverse imprints and experiences. In the mid-nineteenth century (1863), Keelung Port opened, and it served an … Read More
Token Food: Taiyaki at Yi 2nd Road
Apart from buying fish at the Kanziding fish market in the middle of the night, there are many bustling “snappers” floating out of Yi 2nd Rd “Keelung Ginza” in the afternoon. From the beginning of junior high school, I went … Read More
Taiwan Street Food Treat: Dorayaki
The Taiwan street food scene is a wonderland filled with delicious and affordable food treats that every traveller should try. They offer insight into Taiwan’s checkered history showcasing food influences from China, Hong Kong, Japan and even France. Around every street … Read More
Cheng-Bing Fishery Building
On one stormy afternoon, my mom took me to see where she lived during her elementary school time – the fishery building. This building is the most representative architecture of the fishery industry during the Japanese governing period. It is surrounded … Read More