Chilung Things to Do

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The Martyrs’ Shrine was built in the memory of 330,000 men who lost their lives in the revolutionary years leading to the formation of the Republic of China and those who were martyred in the Sino-Japanese war and the Chinese Civil war. It is situated above the city of Keelung and to reach it one climbs a long staircase from the city below.

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Inside the Keelung Story House display equipment is equipped with digital technology, creating an inventive and vivid visual effect. It imitates a three-dimensional digital story book that introduces Keelung's history. The vivid visual effect motivates visitor's interest to learn more about the history, environment and resources.

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This is an amazing landscape of bizarre rock formations scattered across a thin sliver of land jutting into the ocean. This lunar-like site boasts a large cluster of candle, ginger and mushroom-shaped rocks, all of which gain their names from their odd-looking appearance. The most recognisable and famous landmark is known as the ‘Queen’s Head’.

The Hall of Zhong Yuan Ceremony is part of the Jhongjheng Park, an impressive traditional cerimonial Chinese Temple which is used for ceremonial events with stunning views across Keelung. At the time when I visited the temple was undergoing renovation.

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The YM Oceanic Culture & Art Museum originally housed the Japanese Mail Boat Service during the time of the Japanese Occupation. The building was later taken over by the Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation and transformed into a museum. The museum has been acknowledged by the world's most authorative maritime museum - the British Maritime Museum to become its 18th international member.

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This temple is Keelung's largest Buddhist temple, featuring a specious hall to practice Zen meditation, a hall for lectures, a large library with books on Buddhism and other religions, an educational centre and a vegetarian restaurant. With its modern facilities it is an important centre for those who follow Buddhism.

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Another smaller temple can be found just adjacent to the port of Keelung. The Chenghuang Temple, which enshrines the Divine Ancestor of the people of Changchou in the Fujien Province, the area from which a major portion of Taiwan's early settlers came.

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Bustling, colourful and busy - and a must see if you are in Keelung. This is Keelung's most famous commercial are around the Miaokou Night Market where one can taste famous local snacks such as oyster omelet, Taiwanese style tempura, thick bean sprout soup, eel congee, butter crabs and plenty more!