Surrounded by high mountains and a beautiful ocean there are endless things to do in Keelung. One thing Keelung is perfectly situated for is hiking. A short thirty minute bus ride (NT15) can bring you to some of the more … Read More
It was out of love for the place and for each other that Zoe and Abra have chosen to call Keelung their home. Together, with Zoe in charge of design and Abra in charge of marketing, they have built a … Read More
In Keelung, the sea can be seen from almost everywhere. ChaoJing Park is no exception, offering a one of the area’s best views of the sea. Take the 103 bus to the NMMST stop and walk along Beining Road. You will first … Read More
Sometimes when you don’t want any distractions, it is best to find a quiet place in a corner somewhere to just relax or release your stress. From the moment you enter Wangyou Valley, you will see its V-shaped green valley breaking into the blue … Read More
Yehliu has the “Queen’s Head” rock; in Badouzi, there is a secret mushroom hidden from plain sight. This is an intertidal zone you should definitely discover. In spring, the tide brings green and lush seaweed up on the rocky stones. The … Read More
Keelung was once an important battlefield in northern Taiwan. This port city welcomed the new ruler of Taiwan and defeated the invaders. Due to different wars and rulers in the past hundred years, most buildings wouldn’t have been able to survive … Read More
In addition to the National Palace Museum, there is at least one other museum worth spending a half day or more in northern Taiwan: NMMST, National Museum of Marine Science and Technology. This wonderful sight opened in 2014. The museum is … Read More