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Things to see in Keelung (Taiwan): 38 places and when to go
Keelung is a city in Taiwan with around 500,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 38 places in and around it, mainly Nature (19), Mountains (15), Hiking (5). The best known are Shifen Waterfall, Yehliu Geopark and Dharma Drum Mountain. The best time to come is April and October; also possible: November to March, May and September. In June there are 13 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 27. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Taiwan · 25.1333, 121.7333
- Population
- About 500,000
- Places
- 38 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (19) · Mountains (15) · Hiking (5) · Temples (4) · History (4) · Museums and art (4)
- Best time
- April and October.
- Also possible
- November to March, May and September.
- Nearest airport
- TSA Taipei (Songshan), 20 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Huangzui Shan, at 911 m.
What to see in Keelung
The places in and around Keelung, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Shifen WaterfallWaterfall in New Taipei11 km
- Yehliu GeoparkCape in New Taipei, Taiwan9.5 km
- Dharma Drum MountainChinese Buddhist organization17 km
- Ōgon ShrineFormer Shinto shrine in Taiwan13 km
- New Taipei City Gold MuseumMuseum in New Taipei13 km
- National Museum of Marine Science and TechnologyNational museum in Keelung, Taiwan6.8 km
- Fulong BeachBeach in Gongliao, New Taipei, Taiwan25 km
- Ju Ming MuseumMuseum in New Taipei17 km
- Xian Dong YanBuddhist cave in Keelung, Taiwan2.0 km
- Fuguijiao LighthouseLighthouse on Cape Fugui, the northernmost point on Taiwan Island27 km
- Mount KeelungMountain in Taiwan12 km
- Remains of the 13 LevelsFormer smelter plant in Ruifang, Taiwan13 km
- Ershawan BatteryHistoric site2.5 km
- Wufen MountainMountain in Taiwan8.4 km
- Yehliu Ocean WorldOceanarium in Wanli, New Taipei, Taiwan9.0 km
- Gongziliao MountainMountain on the border between Xinyi District and Zhongzheng District in Keelung4.4 km
- Huangzui ShanSummit14 km
- Nancao ShanSummit16 km
- Keelung Qing'an TempleTemples851 m
- YM Oceanic Culture and Art MuseumMaritime museum in Keelung701 m
- Alilao ShanSummit20 km
- Daozhaohu ShanSummit17 km
- Canguangliao ShanMountain in Taiwan14 km
- Jingashi Crown Prince ChaletBuilding in Taiwan13 km
And the other 14, by what you come to do:
When to go to Keelung
The best time to visit Keelung is April and October; also possible: November to March, May and September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:36
- FebPossible11:09
- MarPossible11:49
- AprBest time12:36
- MayPossible13:13
- JunBetter not13:33
- JulBetter not13:25
- AugBetter not12:53
- SepPossible12:08
- OctBest time11:24
- NovPossible10:45
- DecPossible10:27
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 27. In April, 37 of the 38 places are at their best.
When to go to Taiwan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Keelung
The nearest main airport is Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA, Taipei (Songshan)), 20 km as the crow flies. How to get around Taiwan (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Taipei130 places20 km
- New Taipei City53 places30 km
- Yilan City46 places43 km
- Taoyuan District12 places46 km
- Bade District17 places48 km
- Zhongli District7 places55 km
And all of Taiwan, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Keelung?
The best known: Shifen Waterfall, Yehliu Geopark, Dharma Drum Mountain, Ōgon Shrine, New Taipei City Gold Museum. In all, 38 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Keelung?
April and October; also possible: November to March, May and September. In June there are 13 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 27.
How do you get to Keelung?
The nearest main airport is Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA), 20 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Keelung as the destination and these 38 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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