This port city now boasts an area of Bordered by mountains on three sides and facing out towards the sea, Keelung enjoys an excellent natural harbor with deep water. Keelung currently has seven administrative divisions or regions , as well as seven islands off the coast, which are Heping Island lit. But, the scenery of mountains, sea, rivers, and the harbor will change depending on what area or island you are on, so you can plan a host of different sight-seeing routes. The gap on the blue circle of the city emblem represents Keelung Harbor and the surrounding environment. The green mountain signifies the hills in Keelung.

Keelung can be reached from Taipei by either freeway bus or train along the same route, or a longer bus ride along the North coast. Both means of transport are very frequent, and stops for Keelung bound buses by various companies are located all across Taipei. Probably the easiest way to get to Keelung from Taipei is by commuter trains, which ply the route every 15 to 20 minutes and stop at many stations. Travelers heading to Keelung should be aware that although the city lies on the extreme north end of the main Western Line it is not accessible on all trains running north, many of which are bound for the east coast and will not pass through Keelung but branch off at Badu.

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Learn more about our Covid response. Surrounded by mountains on almost all sides, with just a narrow waterway extending from within, this port is a scenic spot that serves both military and commercial vessels. The history of the harbor dates back to its opening in In the Japanese colonial period, the Governor-General of Taiwan began plans for its expansion, and by the mids it was the largest port in Taiwan.