Keelung

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

See temples, forts and a giant statue of a goddess in this mystical ghost city with rising peaks and panoramic sea views. 

Mossy green mountains overhang one of Taiwan’s largest seaports, the city of Keelung. Its picturesque terrain is a constant reminder of the area’s closeness to nature. Experience one of Taiwan’s oldest cultural customs, the feeding of hungry spirits, at Keelung’s Ghost Festival.

Appreciate the sights and sounds of Keelung at the Miaokou Night Market, east of the port. Taste local specialties of baked crabs and beef noodle soup. In the market’s center stands the Dianji Temple, Keelung’s iconic spiritual structure. Inspect fascinating carvings that depict marine life, featuring crabs and mollusks.

Climb the Dashawan Mountain to reach Zhongzheng Park’s shrines, temples and scenic terrain. Let the kids ride bumper cars. Admire bizarre sculptures crafted into the mountain. Learn about the Ghost Festival at the park’s museum.

Gaze at the impressive Statue of Guanyin, one of Southeast Asia’s tallest depictions of the Buddhist goddess of mercy. Climb the steps inside and look out through her eyes for a panoramic port view.

A little west of the city center stands Shihciouling Fort, the city’s highest fortress, a historic remnant of the Qing dynasty. See the tunnel built into the mountain to accommodate China’s first railway in the 19th century.

Make your way to the Golden Arches to see a replica of the Statue of Liberty, a satirical representation of American culture taking hold of Taiwan.

The city experiences high rainfall year-round and is known as the Rain Port. Winters are mild and summers are hot and drier. The official language in Keelung is Mandarin.

Fly to Taipei Songshan Airport in the north of Taiwan. Take a bus or train to Keelung from Taipei, 14.5 miles (23.4 kilometers) to the west. You can also arrive at the main port on a ferry from nearby islands. Once in the city, the historic center is small enough to navigate on foot.

The mist settling over Keelung between the creeping mountains gives a mystical feeling to this spiritual home of temples and shrines.

Where to stay in Keelung

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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 showing a garden

Xinyi District

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

Xinyi 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

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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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
The Grand Hotel

The Grand Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1 Zhongshan N Road Sec 4, Zhongshang District, Taipei
The price is €83 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
€83
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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Regent Taipei

Regent Taipei

5 out of 5
No 3, Lane 39, Section 2, ZhongShan North, Road, Taipei
The price is €206 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
€206
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao

MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao

4 out of 5
No. 30, Sec. 3, Zhongxiao E. Rd. Daan, Taipei, TPE
The price is €138 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
€138
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

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Leofoo Residences

Leofoo Residences

4 out of 5
No. 38, Sec. 1, Nangjing E. Rd., Taipei
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Taipei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
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Gloria Residence

Gloria Residence

4 out of 5
No.359, LinSen North Road, Taipei
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Taipei. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
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Reviewed on 23 May 2025

Gloria Residence
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2 out of 5
Fushou St 12, Taipei, Taipei City
Stay at this aparthotel in Taipei. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Shilin Night Market and Yangmingshan National Park ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (35 reviews)
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"Nice overnight stay hotel bec of free shuttle to airport. The corridors are old but the room is newly renovated good size. The bed was too soft for me but acceptable. Staff friendly n nice esp the shuttle bus drivers. They were helpful!"

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2025

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