Whether you want to drive your rental car down the freeway, enjoy the scenery on a longer bus ride, hop on a ferry, or just take an easy and fast train ride to Keelung, you will arrive at the downtown area. Be ready with your umbrella and comfortable shoes, because that’s what you need when you are in Keelung! Keelung, famously known as Rainy Port City due to its frequent rainfall, is the second largest seaport situated in the northeastern part of Taiwan. Now you know why I suggest you bring your umbrella, right?

Most things to do in Keelung can be reached on foot, so you do need a pair of comfortable shoes. You should never miss the iconic Miaokou Night Market, a top spot for tourists, especially if you like to eat like the locals. The Waimu Shan Seashore and park offer a long strip of some really scenic views of the sea, and at the end of the path you’ll encounter a small but pleasant sandy beach. The best way to end a long walking journey is by taking a break on a sandy beach. Fish lovers definitely should make a stop at Kanziding Fish Market, one of the oldest and largest of its kind in the north of Taiwan. It’s always an amazing experience to watch a fish auction. And when you have enough of Keelung City, you can get a scenic view of Keelung and the Pacific Ocean at Heping Island, which is just off the coast of Taiwan and has a connecting bridge. The park at Heping Island has some cool geological features, like weirdly shaped eroded rocks. Activities such as fishing and diving can be done from Heping Island. For nature lovers, get your hiking shoes and go up to Mountain Keelung for a bird’s eye view.

As a major port city, Keelung is busy and vibrant. Accommodation is an essential thing on your Keelung holiday. Whether you want a place just to put your bags, close to the main attractions, or a place where you can relax after a busy day walking around the city, you will find what you are looking for in the list below!