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Keelung
Keelung, also spelled Chilung (基隆; Jīlóng), is a port city in the north of Taiwan, near the capital, Taipei.
Get in
Keelung is about a thirty minute ride from Taipei by either freeway bus or train. Both means of transport are very frequent, and stops for Keelung bound buses are located all across the city.
By train
Probably the easiest way to get to Keelung from Taipei is by commuter train, which ply the route every 15 to 20 minutes. 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. Only take trains with Keelung as their final destination or you may accidentally find yourself in Taitung - a six hour journey from Keelung!
By bus
Several companies operate buses between Keelung and Taipei,and the journey can range from between 30 minutes to two hours depending upon the route taken and traffic conditions. Because of the large number of bus routes and stops, the high potential for delay, and the limited English ability of most drivers, taking a bus from Taipei to Keelung is probably not a good idea. Unless you are familiar with Taiwan and can speak some Chinese, it is wiser to take a train.
By boat
Keelung is one of the world's largest ports. A ferry takes passengers between Keelung and Okinawa, Japan. Regular ferries to the outlying islands of Kinmen and Matsu are also available, though they are used mostly by military personnel.
Get around
The down town area is small enough to cover on foot.
See
Keelung's Miaokou Night Market is famous throughout Taiwan for its large selection of food. It meanders through lanes and alleys in the downtown area surrounding the Dianji Temple. The night market is easily accessible on foot for most travelers arriving from other cities. From the Keelung railway station walk east straight along the street following the harbor in the direction of the Keelung Harbor Bureau (identifiable at night by its large orange neon sign. The night market is roughly one block from the point where you cross a freeway overpass.
Kanziding Fish Market (Kanzihding) is the oldest continuously operated, and largest fishery distribution center in Northern Taiwan. The market is open seven days a week from 3am - 6am.
The white, five story high statue of Guanyin (the Buddhist emanation of compassion and peace) overlooks the town and harbor from Chungcheng Park.
Keep a lookout for the replica of the Statue of Liberty that's nearby a McDonald's Golden Arches sign. It makes for an ironic picture of American culture in Taiwan.
Do
Sample some of the culinary delights at the night-market - especially the baked crabs and fish ball soup.
Visit Taiwan's scenic northeast coast.
Take a photo of the replica Statue of Liberty adjacent to the Golden Arches - an ironic statement of American culture taking over in Taiwan.
Eat
Stinky tofu
Pineapple cake
Drink
The Starbucks coffee shop across...
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Hotels in Keelung
 | Les Suites Taipei-Da.An  |
Score 8.475 from 14 reviews | | 135 Da-An Road Section 1 |  |
| Your office away from home. From multimedia access, faxing, copying, express mail and translation services, our fully furnished facilities allow you to do everything on the fly.
While maintaining peak health - don''t forget to visit our workout room where you can sweat away anxieties while catching up on news near a large screen TV, or listening to music that is bound to get the heart pumping.
What others call a lobby, we call our Living Room. A revolutionary open space complete with cozy seating exclusive usage for resident guests only. you can browse through our library shelves, or even plug in to our direct Ethernet access. After a busy working day, sample yourself a cigar in or a glass of wine to enjoy the quiet surrounding during the night. ... more | | |
| | Les Suites Taipei-Ching.Cheng |
Score 9.05 from 11 reviews | | No 12, Ching-Cheng St | |
| Business Centre - A well-equipped private office where can be your temporary office, fast broadband internet access, in addition we have service agent that can run errands for your business need.
Library & chatting area - What others call a lobby, we call our Living Room. A revolutionary open space complete with cosy seating exclusive usage for resident guests only. you can browse through our library shelves, or even plug in to our direct Ethernet access. After a busy working day, sample yourself a cigar in or a glass of wine to enjoy the quiet surrounding during the night.
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| | Dong Wu Hotel |
Score 8.95 from 63 reviews | | 258, Sec. 2, Yen Ping N. Rd. | |
| Group packages of 15~20 persons can be arranged. ... more | | |
| | The Caesarpark Hotel Taipei  |
Score 7.825 from 27 reviews | | Chung Hsiao W Rd. | |
| Open from April to October (09:00 - 19:00), the Roof Garden provides a magnificent view of Taipei City. Equipped with 2 jacuzzis and comfortable lounge chairs, you can enjoy a cool, refreshing cocktail after a day on the run.
Caesar Park Taipei Health Club, open daily from 06:30 - 22:00, offers a good change of pace for busy travellers. A wide range of gym equipment is available for health enthusiasts, while steam rooms and professional massage services are also offered to provide comfort and relaxation.
Business travellers will find the answer to their on-the-road business problems at Caesar Park Taipei’s Business Centre. Located on the 9th floor, the centre has trained staff available to help with translation, typing and other secretarial needs. The business centre is also equipped with a computer workstation. Aside from all this, you will also find trade and industry journals, and directories that provide up-to-date information.
Opening hours: 07:00 - 23:00.
Caesar Park Taipei also offers an ideal set-up and the most convenient location for meetings. Whatever your presentation, conference or business requirements, from the purely functional to the highly creative, the hotel's 30 years of experience ensures that everything is taken care of. ... more | | | | More hotels in Keelung |
The Waterfalls of Pingshi
Located just south of Keelung, inland from the northern tip of the Northeast Coast National Scenic Area, Pingshi was once an area that bustled with coal-mining activities. Only an old railway line threading through the mountains and forests is left from those glory days; now, instead of coal miners, the trains carry sightseers heading for the densest concentration of waterfalls in Taiwan. A unique local custom here is the release of "sky lanterns"-miniature hot-air balloons-at the time of the Lantern Festival, two weeks after the Lunar New Year.
| Taroko (Marble) Gorge Tour |
10 hours |
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Taroko Gorge is one of the seven wonders of Asia that no traveler should miss. After a 30-minute flight from Taipei to Hualien, you will be guided along a twelve-mile stretch of highway built into awesome marble cliffs high above the rushing river.
Your route will take you through many marble tunnels including the Swallows Grotto, the Tunnel of Nine Turns and the marble bridge of Motherly Devotion. After lunch at local restaurant, visit Chi Hsing Beach and Hualien Stone Sculptural Park before returning to Taipei late in the afternoon.
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Shiandung Cave
It is one of Keelung's most popular religious as well as sightseeing attractions. This sea-eroded cave, more than 80 meters long,has walls decorated with lifelike carvings of the 18 Arhats of Buddhist lore.
To get there exit the freeway at the Keelung interchange and take Jungyi Rd., then turn onto Jungshan 1st Rd. and continue along it to the Jungshan 4th Rd. and Renan St. intersection. Also, you can take No. 301 city bus on the Taibaili route and get off at the Shiandung Cave stop.
| Taipei CKS International Airport Departure Private Transfer |
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Travel from your downtown Taipei hotel to Taipei's Chiang Kai Shek International Airport. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please be ready at your hotel reception for your departure airport transfer, your driver will be carrying a sign with your name.
When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your accommodation details. Your transfer will be confirmed within 72 hours and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver. 48 hours prior to your Hotel to Airport transfer, you will be required to reconfirm exact pick up times and places (the contact number will be provided on your travel voucher).
At time of booking, YOU MUST include the following flight and hotel details:
- Departure Flight Number
- Departure Time
- Hotel Name (where you would like to be picked up from)
- Hotel Address
Vehicles used:
- PRIVATE - Air-conditioned Nissan Teana (1 to 2 people)
- PRIVATE - Air-conditioned Volkswagen Micro Van (3 to 6 people)
- PRIVATE - Air-conditioned Toyota 18 seater (7 to 9 people)
Don't forget to book your Airport to Hotel transfer!
Please note:
Whilst your driver may not speak english, they will be in contact with the Tour Operator representative, via mobile phone should you require any further assistance during your transfer.
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