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Built in 1934 during the Japanese colonial era, Zhengbin Fishing Port was once the primary export port for gold from Jinguashi. Today, due to limited dock space and the increasing size of modern fishing vessels, most fishing activity has shifted to Badouzi Fishing Port, while Zhengbin has been repurposed for tourism. The city government has revitalized the area by adding colorful murals to the building façades along the harbor,transforming this traditional port into a vibrant, photo-friendly destination that blends history with charm.

Heping Island is believed to be the origin of the name "Keelung". Constantly shaped by northeast monsoons and ocean waves, the island features fascinating geological formations such as mushroom rocks, tofu rock slabs, and sea caves. The island’s Alabao Bay was named one of the top 21 sunrise spots in the world. At low tide, you can spot the “Leopard Rock,” which appears to come alive as morning sunlight dances across its spotted surface—an unforgettable natural spectacle.

“Chaojing” refers to the area where warm and cold ocean currents mix, resulting in rich marine biodiversity, ideal for tidepool and intertidal zone observation. The park also features bike trails, fountains, and large-scale outdoor art installations,including a giant nautilus slide —popular for photography and family fun.

Keelung Tower is a newly built vertical elevator pathway that connects the city’s lower streets with the back courtyard of Zhuputan Temple on Keelung Hope Hill (Zhongzheng Park). Designed as a convenient solution for both residents and visitors to travel uphill, the tower also serves as a new landmark and scenic lookout, offering a place to admire the mountains, sea, and urban landscape of Keelung. The structure embodies the concept of soaring vertically, inspired by the imagery of gantry cranes commonly seen at Keelung Port’s container terminals. As the elevator ascends, the panoramic view of Keelung Port gradually unfolds, culminating in a breathtaking vista where sky, sea, harbor, and city blend into one expansive scene. At night, dynamic lighting transforms the vertical shaft into a glowing beacon reminiscent of a coastal lighthouse. Additionally, art installations near Fengdao Bridgehead soften the tower’s form and give it a cultural flair, making it not only a functional vertical link, but also a popular photo spot and an emerging symbol of Keelung.

Located adjacent to Keelung Port, Maritime Plaza offers a picturesque view of eagles soaring over the harbor. Meanwhile, Guomen Square features a modern glass house with sleek lines, and s second-floor terrace provides a panoramic view of the harbor.

The world renowned “Keeling Miaokou” is the major attraction of Keelung's sightseeing. Many stands crowdedly gathered on both sides of Jen 3rd Road between Ai 3rd Road and Ai 4th Road. Following re-planning and renovation made recently, it has become an ordered and embellished place. Also, with its exclusive signboard design, each stand has their wares clearly present in front of the tourists, and the whole eatery street has been highly featured with versatile cuisines and history. Besides the famous Tenpura, Dinpientso, sandwiches, chicken rolls, butter crabs, slivered bean cakes, fresh seafood, authentic pig's feet, stewed eel thick soup, pao pao ice etc., there are many Taiwan's unique tastes of snacks, i.e. baked squid feet, wine stewed whorls, sugarcoated haws, cool cakes, pickled guavas, which will make your mouth water. You will never forget all the snacks once you try them. Next to Miaokou is a traditional night market at Ai 4th road. In addition to the delicious snacks sold in the market, you will see the hawkers loudly hawked their wares on the crowded street. It is the best place for you to shop around.