Keelung
Taiwan · TaiwanTW
City in Taiwan
Keelung, Chilung or Jilong, officially known as Keelung City, is a major port city in northeastern Taiwan. The city is part of the Taipei–Keelung metropolitan area with neighboring New Taipei City and Taipei. Nicknamed the Rainy Port for its frequent rain and maritime role, the city is Taiwan's second largest seaport, and was the world's 7th largest port in 1984.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 360,429
- Coordinates
- 25.128, 121.742
- Timezone
- Asia/Taipei
- Elevation
- 10 m
Overview of Keelung
Travellers heading to Taiwan, Taiwan will find Keelung, a large city. About 360,429 people are based here. And it shows in how much there is to see. Its strongest draws are nature, culture and water sports. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Keelung
Nature in Keelung
(20)Keelung records Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest under nature. It is a direct read of Keelung's activity profile. There are 20 tagged experiences in this group.
Culture in Keelung
(18)Under culture, Keelung is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. Counting everything, 18 activities fall under this heading. This reflects only what is documented for Keelung.
Water Sports in Keelung
(17)Our data lists Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing and Kayaking as water sports options here. The category holds 17 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Keelung.
Adventure in Keelung
(11)Our data lists Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides as adventure options here. The category holds 11 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Keelung.
Sports in Keelung
(10)The sports shortlist for Keelung: Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Horse Trails and Hunting. It is a direct read of Keelung's activity profile. There are 10 tagged experiences in this group.
Nightlife in Keelung
(6)Our data lists Casinos, Disco, Events, Festival and Music as nightlife options here. The category holds 6 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Keelung.
Wellness in Keelung
(5)Keelung records Ranches, Spa, Therms, Turkish Baths and Wellness under wellness. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Keelung. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Family in Keelung
(4)Looking for family? Keelung has Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Keelung.
Shopping in Keelung
(2)Shopping in Keelung covers Food and Shopping. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Keelung.
More to do in Keelung
(2)The other activities shortlist for Keelung: Fishing and Secret. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Keelung. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Keelung
Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
Getting there & around
Big-city infrastructure means Keelung is both easy to reach and easy to navigate. Set your clock to Asia/Taipei on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Keelung that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Keelung known for?
- Travellers associate Keelung with nature, culture and water sports. It sits in Taiwan, Taiwan and counts about 360,429 residents.
- What can you do in Keelung?
- Keelung is tagged with Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Keelung?
- Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
- Where is Keelung located?
- Keelung belongs to Taiwan, Taiwan, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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