Keelung Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Keelung which includes a city and markets
Keelung which includes a city
Keelung
Dianji Temple featuring a temple or place of worship and heritage elements
Keelung featuring a city

Visit one of Taiwan’s best night markets and enjoy fresh seafood at this exciting port city, which has played an important role in the island's fishing industry.

Sandwiched between mountains and coastline, Keelung is one of Taiwan’s busiest and most interesting cities. It’s home the region's oldest fish market. Walk to the busy port where hundreds of fishing boats come and go every day. Explore historic forts and temples and sample local foods at Keelung’s famous night market.

The city is best known for Miaokou Night Market, a traditional market focused on diverse street food. Clean and accessible, the market has many food stalls that have signs in Japanese, English and Chinese to accommodate international visitors. Enjoy the bustling atmosphere of the market while munching on a fried sandwich, a local specialty filled with tomato, ham, egg, cucumber and mayonnaise. 

Wake up early to visit Kanziding Fish Market, one of the island's longest-running and largest fish markets. Watch fishmongers and restaurateurs make lively bids on fresh fish. 

Climb the steep staircase leading to Ershawan Fort, a well-preserved 19th-century fort that protected Taiwan during the First Opium War. Admire the dragon sculptures and stone lions at Qing’an Temple, which dates back more than 200 years. 

Don’t miss the ancient underground temple in the Buddha Hand Cave, where an enormous  handprint can be seen on the cave ceiling. Hike up to the white Guanyin Statue to see impressive views over the town and harbour. Cross the bridge that connects the city to Heping Island where you can see unusual rock formations. 

One of the best times to visit Keelung is during the annual Keelung Ghost Festival, which takes place in August or September. This month-long festival features the release of glowing water lanterns into the sea, as well as folk art performances, ceremonial processions and other cultural displays.

Keelung is less than an hour from Taipei by bus or train. The city’s downtown area is small and easily explored on foot. The compactness of the city contrasts with the sprawling layout typical of most Taiwanese towns.

Where to stay in Keelung

Keelung which includes a city

Ren'ai District

While visiting Ren'ai District, you might make a stop by sights like Keelung Night Market and Dianji Temple.

Ren'ai District
Zhongzheng Park featuring a garden

Xinyi District

While visiting Xinyi District, you might make a stop by sights like Zhongzheng Park and Gongzih Liao Fort.

Xinyi District

Anle District

While visiting Anle District, you might make a stop by sights like Dawulun Fort and Sanjiaolingtou Shan.

Anle District
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Qidu District

While visiting Qidu District, you might make a stop by sights like Yangmingshan National Park and Xiandonghu Shan.

Qidu District
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Zhongshan District

While visiting Zhongshan District, you might make a stop by sights like Baimiweng Shan and Qiuzi Shan.

Zhongshan District

Nuannuan District

While visiting Nuannuan District, you might make a stop by sights like Nuan-nuan Reservoir and Badu Shan.

Nuannuan District
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