Nestled in the centre of Keelung resides the sweetest of second hand bookshops that is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Relying on community trust to pay for the books that intrigued them and be a space for those that wander in who wish to browse the wide selection of literature and linger in the cosy space … Read More
Hidden in an alley less than ten minutes from the busy harbor of Keelung, stands a small shop selling incense and religious goods. The shop has been around for nearly a century, quietly witnessing the city’s evolution. Inside the shop, shelves are lined with incense and brightly colored ritual paper offerings. The shop is run by Chen Shu-Qing, a third-generation … Read More
What is a container? Container transportation is an industry that seems far away from ordinary people. But if you think about it, a container ship in a port, a container truck running on the highway, or a container standing in the suburbs are not that far away from our daily life. So, what exactly is a container? How does it … Read More
First-time visitors of Keelung are usually aware of 2 things: 1) the city has a big port, and 2) there are many hills that surround said port. Beyond this, however, the city still remains a mystery, and knowing where to start isn’t exactly obvious. Fortunately for me, Keelung Tower was my first destination. Standing as a beacon in the … 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
Visiting Keelung History Up Close Before we get to the Ershawan Fort in Keelung, let’s talk history. If you’ve ever been sightseeing in Taipei, you’ve probably noticed that there are hardly any pre-World War II sites left. Taipei is, generally speaking, a city that was deprived of its historical shape by the politics Kuomintang Party governing after the war. It … Read More
Previously, I talked about Taiwan culture and the heart of the Ghost Festival, which as the name implies, is intended for the spirits. Why Ghost Month in Taiwan Means Something Different in Keelung This festival in Keelung is particularly cherished because of the historical background of the city. In summary, the city was first invaded by the Chinese, then by … Read More
