TW · Keelung · 25.13°N 121.73°E

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Rainy port city with a famous temple-side night market and colourful Zhengbin harbour.

Best time
Summer is the driest. From autumn to spring the north-east monsoon brings plenty of drizzle. Keelung's Ghost Festival, in the seventh lunar month, is one of Taiwan's biggest.
How long
Half a day to 1 day
Getting there
Fly from KL to Taipei (about 5 hours). Trains from Taipei Main Station take about 45 minutes, and buses take about the same.
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Dear group chat,Rainy port city with a famous temple-side night market and colourful Zhengbin harbour.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingKeelungTW, Keelung
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≈ 3,252 km from KL, as the crow flies
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A port city on Taiwan's north-east tip, nicknamed the Rainy Port. It's a short train ride from Taipei and best known for Miaokou Night Market, plus a harbour lined with colourful houses and a rocky coast just out of town.

Makan

  1. Nutritious sandwichA deep-fried bun stuffed with ham, egg, tomato and mayonnaise. Miaokou's best-known snack.Map ↗
  2. TempuraKeelung-style fried fish cakes, served with a sweet sauce and pickles.Map ↗
  3. DingbiancuoRice-batter noodles in a seafood broth, a Keelung classic.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Miaokou Night MarketRows of stalls around Dianji Temple, lit by yellow lanterns.Map ↗
  2. Zhengbin Fishing PortBrightly painted houses along the water, best for photos on a clear day.Map ↗
  3. Heping Island ParkWave-carved rock formations and a seawater pool on a small island linked by bridge.Map ↗
  4. Zhongzheng ParkA hillside park with a big Guanyin statue looking over the harbour.Map ↗
  5. JiufenThe lantern-lit hillside old street is about 30–40 minutes away by bus.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Bring an umbrella. Keelung earns its nickname.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.