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Keelung Cruise Port
Keelung is the primary cruise facility serving Keelung.
Keelung Overview
Keelung is a working port with a gritty edge but strong food culture. Most cruisers go straight to Taipei, though Keelung has its own sights if time is short.
A Little History
Keelung shifted between colonial powers and served as a strategic harbor. Japanese-era structures and fort remnants remain on hills. Modern industry shaped the waterfront.
Museums
Limited in Keelung itself: the National Museum of Marine Science and Technology is the main one. Taipei’s National Palace Museum is the big draw if you go inland. Mondays can be closure days.
- Tip: If going to Taipei, choose one zone and don’t overschedule.
Major Parks and Attractions
Zhongzheng Park offers harbor views. The night market is crowded but manageable. In Taipei, the National Palace Museum, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, and Taipei 101 are the usual picks. MRT handles most travel easily.
Nearby Places (Easy Day Trips)
Taipei (30–45 minutes by train), Jiufen (half day by bus/taxi with steep alleys), Yehliu Geopark (3–4 hours by bus/taxi).
Shopping
Keelung’s night market has snacks and small goods. Taipei has full malls and street markets.
- Note: Night markets use cash.
Food and Drink
Seafood snacks, noodle soups, and street bites in Keelung. Taipei expands that with everything from dumplings to tea houses. Practical eating tips:
- Many food stalls are cash only.
- Lines move quickly; watch how locals order.
- Avoid trying to do Taipei 101 and the Palace Museum in the same short call.
Currency, Payments, ATMs
New Taiwan dollar. Cards common in Taipei malls, less so in markets. ATMs at convenience stores are reliable.
Opening Hours and Holidays
Shops 10:00–21:00. Night markets open evenings. Museums close Monday. Holidays that may affect hours or services:
- Lunar New Year (varies)
- Dragon Boat Festival
- Mid-Autumn Festival
Practical City Notes
Trains to Taipei run often but can be crowded. Buses to Jiufen are slow. English is moderate; phone translation helps.
Quick Plans
- 3–4 hours: Keelung harbor viewpoint and night market snacks.
- 6–8 hours: Taipei 101 area or National Palace Museum.
- Full day: Taipei plus a single second stop (not both big ones).
Cruise Terminal Info
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