Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Keelung, Taiwan

Legend

Churches & Art
Nature
Water & Wind
Historical
Heritage & Space
Tourism
Paid Tours & Activities

Tour Facts

Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 2 km
Ascend 46 m
Descend 94 m

Experience Keelung in Taiwan in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Keelung

Sight 1: Chung Cheng Park

Show sight on map
Chung Cheng Park User: (WT-shared) ResTpeTw at wts wikivoyage / CC BY 2.5

The Zhongzheng Park is a park located in Xinyi District and Zhongzheng District of Keelung City, Taiwan.

Wikipedia: Zhongzheng Park (Keelung) (EN)

298 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 2: Keelung Tower

Show sight on map
Keelung Tower 基隆市政府 / Attribution

Keelung Tower is a tower-like structure located in Zhongzheng District, Keelung City, Taiwan, which is part of the Keelung Shanhai City Tandem Redevelopment Project. The facility opened to the public in December 2023.

Wikipedia: 基隆塔 (ZH)

291 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 3: 基隆神社遺址

Show sight on map
基隆神社遺址

Keelung Shrine is a shrine located in Yizhong Town, Keelung City, Taipei Prefecture, Taiwan during the Japanese occupation. The shrine was originally established in 1912 as the "Keelung Golden Knife Hira Shrine", but in 1915 it was changed to "Keelung Shrine", and in 1936 the shrine was upgraded to a prefectural shrine, and the main shrine was dedicated to Prince Nohisa, the Great Soul of the Great Country, the Great Noble Spirit, the Shohiko Famous Shrine, the Great God of Amaterasu, the Great Mono Lord, and the Emperor Shotoku. Its original site is now Keelung City Martyrs' Shrine and Keelung Zhongzheng Park in Keelung City, Taiwan.

Wikipedia: 基隆神社 (ZH)

645 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 4: 奠濟宮

Show sight on map

Dian Ji Palace, also known as Shengwang Temple, Shenggong Temple, Shengwang Temple, is a Taoist temple located in Renai District, Keelung City, Taiwan, built in the first year of Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty (1875), the main worship of the Holy King of Kaizhang, and Keelung Huguo City God Temple, Keelung Qing'an Palace together known as the "Three Great Temples of Keelung". Keelung Miaokou Night Market is named after Dian Ji Palace, and develops to the surrounding streets with this as the center. The apse "Qingning Palace" was originally built by the people of Quanzhou in the Daoguang period to worship the palace of the Narcissus King, and it was merged with the Dian Ji Palace for some reason in the Japanese occupation era. After renovation, there are still stone pillars in the temple during the Tongzhi period of the Qing Dynasty, and there are also ancient monuments.

Wikipedia: 奠濟宮 (ZH)

335 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 5: Qing An Temple

Show sight on map

Qing'an Palace, also known as Keelung Mazu Palace, Keelung Mazu Temple, is located in the Renai District of Keelung City, Taiwan, built in the 45th year of Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty (1780), the main worship of the Virgin Mary of Heaven (its main deity is also known as "Keelung Ma"), and the Dian Ji Palace, Keelung City God Temple together known as the "Keelung Three Temples", also listed as one of the "Keelung Eight Views". The statue of Mazu enshrined in the temple can be divided into Meizhou Ma, Quanzhou Ma, and Zhangzhou Ma according to the source, symbolizing the reconciliation of the Zhangquan weapon fight in the past.

Wikipedia: 基隆慶安宮 (ZH)

396 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 6: Takasago park Site

Show sight on map
Takasago park Site

Takasago Park is a former park in Keelung City, Taiwan, established in 1903, no longer exists, its location is about the area surrounded by Xiao Yi Road, Xiao 4 Road, Zhong San Road and Xiding River in Renai District.

Wikipedia: 高砂公園 (ZH)

Share

Spread the word! Share this page with your friends and family.

Disclaimer Please be aware of your surroundings and do not enter private property. We are not liable for any damages that occur during the tours.

GPX-Download For navigation apps and GPS devices you can download the tour as a GPX file.