Keelung, Taiwan – 30 Things To Do Guide + Photos 2026

Keelung is a picturesque port city in Northern Taiwan, famous for its Miaokou Night Market, hillside temples and waterside cityscape.

From the colourful Zhengbin fishing port to its natural wonders like Heping Island Geopark and Yehliu Geopark, there are lots of things to do in Keelung – it is also less than 1 hour away from Taipei by train or bus.

KEELUNG TAIWAN

The main port of call for cruise-ships in Northern Taiwan, Keelung continues to change at a fast pace, with new attractions unveiled all the time including the Keelung Great Food Town waterfront complex and the free to visit Keelung Tower (currently closed for renovations).

From fantastic food to stunning shrines, here is our guide to the best things to do in Keelung, Taiwan – we last visited and stayed in Keelung in March 2026.

This article was originally published on 1 July 2024.

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How to get to Keelung

We would recommend staying in Keelung several nights at least as it is a destination in its own right and can be easily combined with other day trips like Jiufen and Shifen.

If you are visiting Keelung from Taipei, trains from Taipei Main Station to Keelung station depart very regularly from early morning to late at night-  the fare only costs around NT$41 and you can use an EasyCard to pay for the journey.

Train ticket Keelung to Taipei
Train ticket Keelung to Taipei or use your EasyCard

The first train from Taipei is around 6am and the last train from Keelung to Taipei departs around 11.30pm so there is plenty of time to include the famous Keelung Night Market.

We also found that the buses from certain parts of downtown Taipei (such as Nanjing and Zhongshan) were in fact a quicker way of getting to Keelung Night Market than the train from Taipei Main Station.

So definitely check Google Maps or the official Go! Taipei Metro app to see which is the quickest and best route for you to Keelung if you are staying in Taipei or Jiufen.

Bus from Keelung to Taipei
Keelung train station
Keelung train station

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Keelung Accommodation and Hotels

Budget – Mid-Range ($$)
Hotel Drizzle

We’ve always struggled to find good, affordable accommodation in Keelung, but most recently we stayed at Hotel Drizzle in March 2026 and it was such a lovely experience.

Hotel Drizzle – our deluxe double with balcony room

We loved Hotel Drizzle 雨島旅店  for many reasons from the cute design touches and corridor gallery spaces to the fact it is just a stone’s throw from Keelung Night Market in the Ren’ai District.

Our room had a huge balcony overlooking the street and inside, it was a light, airy space with fun artwork on the walls plus a cosy lounge and sofa in front of our bed with a huge TV.

Hotel Drizzle reception area

A great location, Hotel Drizzle is close to all the main Keelung attractions. We also really appreciated the communal kitchen space and free DIY breakfast – all guests had access to the kitchen which had cereal, toast, spreads and snacks 24/7 plus a coffee machine.

Hotel Drizzle – our balcony

For those on a tight budget or solo travellers, there is a shared dormitory area on level 2 plus laundry facilities on the roof-top – the hotel staff are lovely too.

Check Hotel Drizzle rates on booking.com, agoda.com and expedia.com.

Other Keelung hotels:

Budget – Mid-Range ($$)
Just Live Inn
Highly rated 4 star hotel located close to the night market and harbour. Make sure to email ahead to ensure you are given a room with a window (they tried to put us in a windowless room despite booking a room with window) Check rates and availability for Just Live Inn

Just Live Inn Keelung Taiwan
Just Live Inn

Luxury ($$$)
Evergreen Laurel Hotel
Popular hotel with harbour views. Facilities include a heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, bar and onsite restaurants. Check rates and availability for Evergreen Laurel Hotel

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Things to do in Keelung, Taiwan

1. Keelung Night Market AKA Miaokou Night Market

Our number 1 thing to do in Keelung if you are a foodie – Keelung Night Market (map) is one of Taiwan’s top night markets, with hundreds of superb street food stalls and open 7 nights a week.

Keelung Night Market AKA Miaokou Night Market

As visited by such famous food shows such as Somebody Feed Phil on Netflix and the late, great Anthony Bourdain’s The Layover, Keelung Night Market is a fine foodie foray so make sure you arrive on an empty stomach!

Keelung Night Market AKA Miaokou Night Market

Keelung Night Market (MiaoKou Night Market) is open from around 6pm until midnight daily – also note the famous yellow lanterns you always see in photos are only switched on Friday through Sunday.

From food prices to the best street eats, here is our ultimate guide to Keelung Night Market >

Keelung Night Market AKA Miaokou Night Market

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2. Keelung Tower (currently closed for renovations)

April 2026 update – Keelung Tower closed in early April 2026 for renovations until Q4 2026 – however, you can still visit the cafe at the top (but without lift access)

Keelung’s newest tourist attraction and top thing to do, Keelung Tower (map) is a new addition to the iconic harbour skyline of Keelung offering up panoramic views of Keelung city plus the nearby hillside temples.

Opened in 2024 and a new addition to the skyline, Keelung Tower’s presence on the horizon isn’t hard to spot, given its bright orange colour and distinctive crane shape.

Built as a nod to Keelung’s maritime past and significance as a trading port, Keelung Tower is a must visit when in the area and a great way to access Zhongzheng Park without the hike.

From the views at the top to the fourth floor bookshop, cafe and library, here is our guide to visiting Keelung Tower >

3. Heping Island

Heping Island GeoPark in Keelung (map) is perhaps not as well known as Yehliu GeoPark (a simple day trip from Taipei) but it is one of Taiwan’s best natural attractions – and much easier and quicker to access by public transport too.

heping Island Taiwan

Heping Island GeoPark (written locally as 和平島地質公園官方網站) comprises of incredible geo-formations, shaped rocks and sublime coastal views (including a pretty pagoda looking out over the water).

There are even seawater / ocean swimming pools plus a newly built visitor centre to enjoy – complete with a gorgeous gift shop.

heping Island Taiwan

The NT$120 admission to Heping Island GeoPark equates to around £3 or $3.80 USD as of spring 2026 – book your tickets in advance with Klook here >

From the different rock formations to prices, read our guide to Heping Island GeoPark here >

heping Island Taiwan

4. Zhengbin Fishing Harbor

Taiwan’s most colourful village and port, Zhengbin Fishing Harbor in Keelung (map) is a kaleidoscope of rainbow and pastel colors, reminiscent of Burano in Italy.

A popular Keelung tourist attraction, the colorful houses of Zhengbin Fishing Harbor are a popular Keelung Instagram and social media selfie spot.

Zhengbin Fishing Harbor Taiwan

Once Taiwan’s biggest shipping port, Keelung’s Zhengbin Fishing Harbor was built around 1934 during the Japanese colonial era.

There are around 15 rainbow coloured houses and thin apartment blocks in a variety of striking colours (especially when they are lit by sunshine).

Zhengbin Fishing Harbor Taiwan

From the best time to visit to which bus to get, read our Zhengbin Fishing Harbor guide here >

We also recommend Zhengbin Fishing Harbor as one of Taiwan’s most colorful and Instagrammable places >

5. Keelung Landmark Observatory & Taiping Bleu&Book Cafe

A little bit of Hollywood in Keelung, the huge white Keelung sign (map) looking out over the port may not be quite as iconic as the Hollywood Hills sign, but it looks the part and can be seen from all over the city (it is also known as Landmark Observatory).

Better still, unlike the Hollywood sign, the Keelung sign is fitted with thousands of LEDs which light up in different colours at night.

We climbed up to the Keelung sign from the main harbour area via Huzi Mountain Trail, and there are Keelung Observatory Landmark directional signs along the way.

Keelung Landmark Observatory sign
Keelung Landmark Observatory sign

It is a fairly accessible and a short hike suitable for most fitness types – the views at the top are stunning on a clear day as you can see right across the port plus walk right up to the famous Keelung Landmark Observatory sign.

At the top, you will also find the former Taiping Elementary School, which now has a rather beautiful bookshop and cafe on the premises called Taiping Bleu&Book. Enjoy a brew with a view or play with the cafe’s very cute cat.

Taiping Bleu&Book Keelung

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6. Keelung hot dog bus stop / themed bus stop

Across the harbor from Keelung Zhengbin Fishing Harbour another popular photo shoot spot is the American diner / hot-dog themed bus stop (map) – we’ve seen it a fair few times on Instagram and TikTok.

This particular Keelung bus-stop is covered in American diner style graphics and is a homage to the hotdog. There are several other themed bus stops in Keelung including a technology themed one down the road at City God Temple.

In case you are wondering, the hotdog themed bus stop in Zhengbin Fishing Harbor is actually sponsored by Taiwan Farm Industry Co and shows different cuts of meat.

It is to encourage tourism and selfie pics but also create funds for Keelung’s transport infrastructure through bus-stop sponsorship.

7. Zhongzheng Park / Keelung Guanyin & Big Buddha statues

High on the hill over Keelung, one of the most stunning views can be enjoyed from Zhongzheng Park (map), home to the towering Keelung Guanyin / Goddess statue – both are free to visit.

Zhongzheng Park / Keelung Guanyin & Big Buddha statues Keelung

Incredibly, it is the biggest Goddess statue in Taiwan and the whole of Southeast Asia.

If you are visiting Zhongzheng Park via the Keelung Tower elevator and have made it to the top, be sure to follow the pathway across Magpie Bridge, turn left at Zhupu Altar and continue to the main road.

Take the steps through the trees all the way up to the Big Buddha Statue (complete with giant guarding dragons).

Zhongzheng Park Keelung
Zhongzheng Park Keelung

8. Zhuputan Altar (Main Altar) – reopened March 2026

After several years of closure and renovations, the Keelung Zhuputan Altar (map) reopened in March 2026. The current Zhuputan was built in 1974 but before this, it has no fixed location and it was built out of wood every year and then torn down shortly after the annual Hungry Ghost Festivals.

In 1929, eleven local Zhupu clans established a Zhuputan Altar in another part of Keelung and subsequently damaged in an air-raid.

Zhuputan Altar (Main Altar)  keelung

Famous for its annual midsummer Ghost Festival (which it is illuminated for and covered in lights), this is the most renowned cultural festival in Keelung – it also houses a museum (now reopened) dedicated to the Ghost Festival history.

9. Keelung Great Food Town

Keelung’s newest waterside dining complex, the Great Food Town Keelung food court (map) opened in early 2024 and has a huge dining area overlooking the harbour (and popular with cruise ship visitors).

Keelung Great Food Town

Great Food Town Keelung has multiple waterside restaurants and even a rooftop terrace and garden looking out over the ocean, with nightly VR evening shows (using an augmented reality app on your phone).

Keelung Great Food Town
Keelung Great Food Town

Great Food Town Keelung is free to visit and worth exploring just for the ocean terrace, even if you don’t want to dine.

If you like collecting souvenir ink stamps (a popular past-time at Taiwan tourist attractions), there is a stamp trail here too.

Keelung Great Food Town stamp Taiwan

10. Keelung Fairy Cave & Qiuzishan Lighthouse

On a recent Keelung trip, we took a bus from the harbour area to the famous Keelung Fairy Cave (map) – this is in fact a small temple located inside a cave, naturally created over centuries by erosion from the sea.

Keelung Fairy Cave Taiwan

Not for the claustrophobic (especially the narrow alleys to the left inside the cave), this is a unique Keelung temple experience with lots of ornate objects, Buddha statues and carving.

Outside the Keelung Fairy Cave, there is a giant Buddha looking out plus a huge stone entrance arch plus Buddha’s Hand Cave is nearby (more details about this in a moment).

Keelung Fairy Cave Taiwan
Keelung Fairy Cave Taiwan

If you have time, head on up the steps to the right of the temple for some amazing views of Keelung port plus another beautiful shrine, Keelung Sheng’an Temple.

A little further up the path brings you to Qiuzishan Lighthouse, built in the 1980s and now a popular hiking spot, especially at sunset.

Keelung port Taiwan
View of Keelung port

11. Keelung Buddha’s Hand Cave

Another colossal Keelung cave, Buddha’s Hand Cave 佛手洞, Foshoudong (map) is literally next door to the Fairy Cave but is actually a lot harder to find.

Basically, as you stand in front of the main archway entrance to the Fairy Cave, turn right along the main road and keep going past the cafe and shops – take the first main left and follow the handprint signs through backstreet alleys, half the adventure is getting there!

Free to visit, this naturally created sea cave area used to be a home and World War II air raid shelter. At the end of the tunnels, there is a huge Buddha’s Hand in the ceiling that has formed over the centuries (!) from natural erosion (the caves are made of limestone and very wet under foot). Eerily cool and amazing that it has survived for such a long period of time.


12. Keelung Maritime Plaza

A popular meeting point and of the best port look-outs, Keelung Maritime Plaza (map) is one of the first open spaces you’ll likely see if leaving from Keelung Station.

The Maritime Plaza has lots of wavy benches and nautical theming plus several sets of statues and public art.

Keelung Maritime Plaza
men people umbrellas statue keelung

At night, the plaza also lights up with colourful LEDs embedded in the pavement – be sure to watch out for those pesky seagulls if you are eating snacks here. We had a few close calls with our chive fried buns!

cruise ship Keelung Taiwan
View of cruise ships from Keelung Maritime Plaza

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13. Keelung 3D billboard

Immersive 3D billboards in Japan are very popular and we’ve started to notice a few popping up in Taiwan, including a very cute baby tiger one near to the Shilin night market in Taipei.

Keelung 3D billboard cat

Keelung recently unveiled its own immersive billboard atop a building in Guomen Square (map), featuring a cute playful cat who bounds about the screen (well, in between the adverts). We don’t know if the cat has a name so we’ll just go with the ‘Keelung Kitty’.

The Keelung 3D billboard has been set up by Keelung Aniverse to help promote their VR theme-park in Keelung.


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14. Squid Beer Taproom and bar

‘Ganbae’ / cheers to Keelung’s craft beer scene – one of the best craft beer bars in Keelung has to be Squid Beer (map) in an alleyway just across from Keelung Night Market (it is also close to another bar called Haven Taproom so do a mini bar crawl and make an evening of it).

Squid Beer Taproom and bar Keelung

We were the first visitors of the night at Squid Beer so we made the most of the Happy Hour prices (on until 7pm) and got chatting with the owner Kevin about everything from the best breweries and local Keelung politics.

Squid Beer Taproom and bar Keelung

Keelung’s Squid Beer bar interior is done really well with nautical theming and we hear it is popular with expats and foreign workers – there is even a beer leaderboard with the most amount of pints drunk (last time we checked, a Canadian was winning eh).

Squid Beer Taproom and bar Keelung

15. Kanziding Fish Market

A confession – it wasn’t until our fourth trip to Keelung that we finally visited the Kanziding Fish Market (map) as its opening hours aren’t that social.

Usually open from just before 1am to about 6am, we rocked up at 6am prompt and found most of the stalls closing down for the day, so learn from our mistake and go at night or earlier than 6am.

The peak hours seem to be around 3am to 4am where local restaurant owners and hoteliers buy up the freshest catches of the day plus there is a popular sashimi stall with huge queues.

Kanziding Fish Market is outdoors and open 7 days a week – also keep an eye out for the fish stall with the cutest cat ever in a little red jacket (that Keelung kitty must eat well).


16. Ren’ai Market

Constantly recommended as one of the more local and authentic markets in Keelung, Ren’ai Market (map) is a local food / wet market that has been around since 1909 (although it moved to its current building in the late 1980s). Over the years, many of the food stalls have been passed on from family member to family member.

A place for Taiwanese street-food in Keelung in the day-time (as well as the nearby MiaoKou Market), it is open daily from around 8am to 5pm. Note that some of the stalls sell very (VERY) fresh fish and meat so this is one to avoid if you don’t like to see such things. Upstairs is more of a flea market style set-up with homeware and non-food stalls.

Please note we’ve read online that this market has been reinvented as a hipster foodie place with lots of younger people eating here but based on our visit, we didn’t really see that.


17. Grab a Keelung Breakfast

Keelung has a reputation for good food and plenty of it. If you’re staying in Keelung for several days or have just jumped off an early morning train from Taipei, be sure to grab some breakfast in one of the bustling restaurants or street food stalls.

scallion pancake and fried egg breakfast Taiwan
Early Today

We are big fans of green onion scallion pancakes so we went for a classic Taiwan breakfast scallion pancake with a fried egg in the middle from ‘Early Today’ (map), a family run restaurant that is popular with locals and nearby workers which opens daily at 5am.

Whilst it may not be healthy, damn it was delicious and the staff were really nice – we sat outside watching the world go-by and highly recommend it as a very cheap breakfast in Keelung.

Early Today

On our latest March 2026 Keelung trip, we also went to Zhou Jia Soy Milk Store 周家蔥油餅 (map) for a Taiwanese scallion pancake with fried egg. There was a huge queue of locals outside queuing for takeaways but as we wanted to eat in, we didn’t have to queue and got served super quick.

We had a couple of scallion egg pancakes, a hot soy milk and one scallion pancake by itself – everything cost around NT$130 so it is a cheap Keelung breakfast but super tasty.

Zhou Jia Soy Milk Store 周家蔥油餅 Keelung
Zhou Jia Soy Milk Store 周家蔥油餅
Zhou Jia Soy Milk Store 周家蔥油餅 Keelung
Zhou Jia Soy Milk Store 周家蔥油餅

Incidentally, we think the best Taiwanese scallion pancakes can be found on Yongkang Street in Taipei at Tian Jin Scallion Pancakes – read our review here >

18. Far Eastern Laijia Fried Buns

Another popular breakfast place in Keelung (although it is open all day), we discovered Far Eastern Laijia Fried Buns (map) purely by chance.

The small bakery and shop had one of the biggest queues we saw anywhere in Keelung. If in doubt, follow your nose – and the locals.

Far Eastern Laijia Fried Buns Keelung

We joined the large line and had to wait about 20 minutes until we had some tasty Taiwan buns in our hands. Cheap too and available in a variety of flavours including chives, pork and cabbage – Taiwan tea was also available.

We didn’t mind waiting in line though as we got to see the bakers hard at work rolling and making fresh buns before frying them – culinary skills up close!

Please note there is no seating here so it is takeaway only – we saw several Keelung locals purchase 20 or so at a time and yes, it did not disappoint.

chive bun taiwan

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19. Keelung Temple grilled sandwiches

A new foodie find for us on our latest 2026 Keelung trip – this superb sandwich spot was recommended to us by a local resident (thank you Mordie from Capella Hotel!)

Keelung Temple grilled sandwiches

Also known as ‘Sendwish’, Keelung Temple grilled sandwiches (map) is hidden in an alleyway behind Keelung’s Dianji Temple 基隆奠濟宮 and steps away from Keelung MiaoKou Market – you wouldn’t even know it was here unless someone told you about it as it is at the rear of an alleyway.

Keelung Temple grilled sandwiches

Long lines of locals form here to try the legendary Keelung Temple grilled sandwiches 素志久碳烤三明治 especially the pork chop one (NT$75). Sadly on both of our visits, the pork sandwich had sold out so we tried ham and egg with peanut (NT$65 and as recommended to us by the owner) plus an egg toasted sandwich for NT$60 – both were good and quite saucy.


20. Magpie Bridge

Keelung’s Magpie Bridge (map) is the walkway between the top of Keelung Tower and the neighbouring shrines, temples and Hope Hill.

It can also be accessed in reverse from the Hope Hill, if you are approaching Keelung Tower from Zhongzheng Park and want to walk across Magpie Bridge to take the Keelung Tower elevator down.

The sunset views on Magpie Bridge are incredible and it is a brilliant photo-spot, with Keelung Tower acting as a perfect backdrop.


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21. Aniverse VR Amusement Park Keelung

A fun thing to do in Keelung with kids (especially on a rainy day), Aniverse Park (map) is a VR theme park located in the old Keelung train station (just across the road from the new one).

Aniverse VR Amusement Park Keelung

Billed as the world’s first Metaverse experience (yep, we aren’t sure either), Aniverse has an array of 3D games and immersive experiences and starts with a ride about the steampunk-esque Delta Airship.

Get up close with the Little Prince wearing VR goggles or soar above some of the world’s most famous landmarks in the ‘Delta Cabin’.

Book your discounted Aniverse Keelung tickets here with Klook >


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22. Cattown

Make mine a cat-puccino! We went to a few Keelung cafes and coffee shops on our latest 2026 trip but the most purrr-fect one was Cattown (map) – it features on Hotel Drizzle’s recommended cafe guide (the hotel we were staying in).

Cattown cafe Keelung

A cute little side-street cafe, Cattown serves up coffee and food and of cause has some feline friends – there are even cartoon postcards of them.

The two cats here at Cattown are Tom (pictured- an absolute ‘chonker’) and Flower – prices are good and there is even a cat souvenir stamp.

Cattown cafe Keelung
Cattown cafe Keelung

23. Keelung Chenghuang Temple

Built in 1857 and one of Keelung’s most beautiful temples, Keelung Chenghuang (map) was built to keep Keelung safe and symbolise the protection of the city wall and moat.

One of the temple’s main features is the giant abacus found hanging from the ceiling of the main temple, used to ‘calculate’ the amount of good vs evil (metaphorically) and warn people away from wrongdoings.

Chenghuang Temple looks out over the main port area and is a short walk from the Maritime Plaza and Keelung Station.


24. Keelung Pau Pau Ice

A very ‘n-ice’ dessert that is unique to Keelung, this is a flavoured ice treat that is much denser than other Taiwan shaved ice desserts.

Keelung Pau Pau Ice

One of the best places in Keelung for Pau Pau is stall 37 at the Keelung Night Market.

Something to keep you cool after spicy food or a hot summer’s day, this Keelung Pau Pau stall offers several flavors of shaved ice and each cup costs $NT60.

It genuinely just tastes like ice-cream but is somehow more refreshing – a pleasant surprise!

Keelung Pau Pau Ice

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25. Khóo Tsú-song Old Mansion

Built in the 1930s, Khóo Tsú-song Old Mansion (map) is rather ghostly and abandoned now but an interesting glimpse into a traditional Taiwanese building with Western elements, once famous for its red-brick walls, bamboo windows and Fujian style architecture.

Khóo Tsú-song Old Mansion Keelung Taiwan

High in the hills and with spectacular views of Keelung harbor, Khóo Tsú-song Old Mansion is in need of some TLC and there has been talk for years of restoring it, but to seemingly no avail.

Given the current state of the mansion, this might be one Keelung thing to do that is best left for urban explorers. We did this walk in early 2024 to Khóo Tsú-song Old Mansion and you can still walk around the interior but it is pretty damp and very mossy.

Khóo Tsú-song Old Mansion Keelung Taiwan

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26. Keelung Tours

Keelung is easy to self-explore or get around on foot and public transport, but if you only have a limited amount of time or would prefer the expertise of a local guide, try these Keelung tours:

Things to do near Keelung

27. Yehliu GeoPark

Taiwan on the rocks! Yahoo for Yehliu Geopark (map), home to a number of unique geological formations (‘rock stars?) formed over thousands of years.

Yehliu GeoPark Taiwan

A 30 minute drive or 50 minute bus ride from Keelung, Yehliu GeoPark is more famous than Heping Island Geopark and as such, can be a lot busier (it is very popular as a day tour, often combined with Shifen and Jiufen).

Yehliu GeoPark Taiwan

Located on a beautiful part of the North Taiwan coast, the peninsula stretches around 1,700 meters, formed by geological movement that forced the Datun Mountains to change their shape, jutting into the ocean.

Skip the queue and book your Yehliu Geopark tickets in advance with Klook >

Check out these Yehliu GeoPark tours with Viator or Klook.

Yehliu GeoPark Taiwan

28. Capybara Rock

Taiwan’s ‘Capybara Rock‘ (map) – YES, this is a REAL attraction! It is close to Keelung and within walking distance of the Shen’ao Rail Bike (details below).

The newly coined Capybara Rock is an ingenious attempt to rebrand the former ‘Elephant Trunk Rock’, which sadly collapsed into the sea in December 2023.

Locals & online observers noted the rodent-like similarities of the remains of the fallen arch so ‘Capybara Rock’ was coined in early 2024. Local tourism bods have now even installed cute cartoon capybaras at the entrance!

Close to Shen’ao fishing port in northern Taiwan, Capybara Rock can be reached from Keelung or Ruifang station. There is a selfie station and gorgeous sea views.

Read our detailed Capybara Rock guide with more photos >

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29. Shen’ao Rail Bike

Taiwan’s first rail bike with a sea and mountain view, the Shen’ao Rail Bike (map) is a fun way to explore the northern coast between Badouzi and Shen’ao, and accessible by bus from Keelung.

Along a 1.3km stretch of coastline track and former coal-mining route, jump into a colorful rail-bike buggy, look out to sea and pedal slowly between two stations.

There is even an ocean-themed tunnel of lights (very trippy!) along the way to keep you entertained plus cute cartoon characters and a station gift shop.

We did this whilst staying in Keelung and it was rail-ly…sorry…really good. It is suitable for all ages (3 years old+) & abilities.

A ride on the Shen’ao Railbike starts from NT$150 one way (approx £3.60 or $4.70 USD) read our full guide >

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30. Badouzi

A harbourside town accessible from Keelung, Badozui (map) is a famous fishing port and the biggest in Northern Taiwan.

Badouzi Taiwan

You can watch the fishing trawlers come and go from the harbor wall – on our visit, there were lots of fishermen fixing and folding their vast nets.

You can walk around the harbor or head up to Badouzi Coastal Park / Wangyou Valley for some easy day hikes and gorgeous sea vistas.

Badouzi Taiwan

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