China , Taiwan , jilong

Keelung: An International Port City in Northern Taiwan

Located in the northeastern corner of Taiwan, Keelung is surrounded by mountains on three sides and the sea on the other, making it an important international commercial port and fishing base in Taiwan. Formerly known as "Chicken Cage", from the phonetic translation of the early Pingpu Ketagalan tribe, the city was officially named Keelung in 1886. As the maritime gateway to Northern Taiwan, Keelung Harbor stays open year-round and serves important functions such as container transportation, cruise ship docking and fishing operations.

Cultural Characteristics and Tourism Resources of Keelung

Keelung is known for its unique rainy capital culture, with an average of more than 200 rainy days per year. The Miaokou Night Market is one of the most prestigious tourist night markets in Taiwan, bringing together local delicacies such as tempura, dingbian jiao, and nutritious sandwiches. The Chicken Cage Mid-Year Festival held every year on the Mid-Year's Day is also an important folklore celebration in Taiwan, and has been classified as an intangible cultural asset. The Heping Island Park, the Colorful Houses of Chengbin Fishing Harbor, and the Museum of Marine Science in the city are popular sightseeing spots.

Geographic and Climatic Characteristics of Keelung

Keelung belongs to the Keelung River Basin, with many hills and few plains, and has a subtropical monsoon climate with rainy winters. The unique harbor topography creates a meandering coastline and a natural harbor. It is about 30 kilometers away from Taipei City, forming a close living circle of Greater Taipei through highways and railroads. The outlying islands of Keelung and Pengjia are also an important part of its maritime territory.