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Brief Introduction
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The construction started in June in the 13th year in the reign of Kuang Hsu in the Ching Dynasty and was completed in October in the 17th year in the reign of Kuang Hsu in the Ching Dynasty. It took four years and four months to build a railway line at a length of 28.6 km. The station was located at An Lui Market of today. The Keelung Station was renovated in 1967 into a three-story building made of reinforced iron, occupying an area of approximately 20936 sq. m. The Keelung station is located in the north of Taipei City. As the raining season is long for the whole year, it is also called “Rain Port.” The Keelung Station crosses through Jen Ai and Jhongshan.
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What you should know
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The Ghost Festival is a major festival of Keelung City in the seventh lunar month. One to three days before the ceremony, lanterns are hung on the locations, including train stations, Ch'ing-an Temple, Main Altar, Cultural Center, etc. The lantern is made of hollow green bamboo stems with a large cypress end, giving a sense of “completeness” with a “good end.” Flags and lantern banners are hung on the green bamboo stems. The lantern is lofty because: (1) It is hoped that the gods high up in the heaven will come and enjoy the achievement with the people; (2) It is also hoped to attract the ghosts in the underworld to come there and share the food. Therefore, flags and lanterns for the Ghost Festival are hung on noticeable spots of major roads, train stations, and bus stops, to promote the festival to the people and enhance the spirit of the festival. The shrine of the Louda Temple for the ceremony symbolizes the godhood of Louda God. The Ghost Festival of Keelung, which has been continuously held for 150 years, has kept the lighting of lanterns on the altar on the twelfth day of the seventh lunar month, which is a major part of the ceremony. It symbolizes the brilliance and enhances the bustling atmosphere of the activity. The monumental archway around the main altar on the landmark of Jhongcheng Park is all lit up brilliantly, which symbolizes the climax of the Ghost Festival and also attracts the ghosts there to worship them.
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what you should enjoy
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》Baimeiwau Fort
The Baimeiwau Fort is a municipally stipulated relic and located on the peak of the Kangtai Community in the Jhongcheng District in Keelung City. It is also called Kuang Hua Ancient Fort at a height of 60m above the sea level.
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》Shi-Chio-Ling Fort
The Shi-Chio-Ling Fort located in the south of Keelung Port gives a good perspective, because it is the highest among all the forts in Keelung. Therefore, it can definitely control the perspective of the port effectively.
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》Gangzihliao Fort
The Gangzihliao Fort located in the northeast of Keelung City is second to none, because it has existed since the Ching Dynasty, so it has great historical values and architectural values.
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》Ta Wu Lun Fort
It is a second-class relic in Taiwan. Ta Wu Lun Fort is a major stronghold guarding the west side of Keelung Port
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》Liu Ming-chuan Tunnel
Liu Ming-chuan Tunnel is a municipally stipulated relic. It was built in the 11th year in the reign of Kuang Hsu in the Ching Dynasty when the governor Liu Ming-chuan governed Taiwan, actively developing Taiwan, promoting westernalization, and advocating the building of railways.
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》Peace Island Park
The Peace Island, subject to the erosion by waves and rain during the Northeast Monsoon winds, have weathered rocks and sea eroded landforms, thereby forming a natural rock landscape.
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》Cozy East Valley
The Cozy East Valley is located in Tungshih Tunnel, with rivers flowing for a long time. The water is so clear that the river bottom can be seen, so the water becomes a major source of drinking water for the people in Tungshih Tunnel.
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》Cingrenhu Park
It is the only highland lake in Keelung, surrounded by luxuriant forests and green lakes, thereby giving spectacular scenery of mountains and waters and making people refreshing. In the lake region, there are pavilions, suspension bridges, coastal platforms, windmills, etc.
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》Badouzih Coastal Park
Located in the southeast side of the Peace Island, it was originally a deserted island on the sea. During the Japanese occupation era, it was built by the Japanese, by connecting the island to the northern slopes of Keelung Mountain. The small island that protrudes into the East Sea and the Keelung Island is the Badouzih.
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》Keelung Port
Keelung is located to the furthermost north of Taiwan, whereas Keelung Port is located in the busiest part of Keelung City and is a major container port in Asia-Pacific Region. To date, the internal of this port has not been opened, so ordinary people are unable to enter there and visit it. It is possible to have a full perspective of the Keelung Port from the Jhongjheng Park.
Keelung Port is a commercial port, fishing port, and a military port. A lot of ships are anchored there. It is at the side of Keelung City center. Therefore, once in the railway station, you can recognize the smell of fish mixed with the smell of salty seawater, which becomes a feature of Keelung City. In addition, it has a long coastline, and the scenery is spectacular and natural. Just by looking at it, you will feel refreshing. The unique natural advantage in the city can be regarded an oceanic city, with houses built along the two sides of the slopes. In the morning, grasses appear to greet people, whereas at night, the romantic scenery can compare to Hong Kong.
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Accommodations
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Transportation
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》Driving
→ For the Greater Taipei Region or the western region, drive along the Chung Shan Highway or Taiwan No. 5
Provincial Road to Keelung.
→ For Tamshui, drive along Taiwan No. 2 Provincial Road to Keelung.
→ For Yilan or the eastern regions, drive along Taiwan No. 2 Provincial Road or Taipei No. 102 County Road to Keelung.
》Public Transportation
→ Train: Take the Western Line, the Eastern Line, some express trains and ordinary trains of Yilan to Keelung.
→ Guo Kuang Passenger Transportation: Take the passenger transportation service in Taipei City, Hsinchu, Taichung, Kaohsiung, etc. to Keelung.
→ For Taipei regions, take the East Station, Jhonglun Station, and Shih Pai Station at every 10 to 20 minutes.
→ In Tamshui, there is an express train to Keelung at every 40 minutes.
→ Keelung Passenger Transportation: For those who want to visit scenic spots such as Wanli, Yeh Liu, Chin Shin, etc., it is a good idea to take this transportation means.
→ Bus: The buses in Keelung City are very convenient. The terminal is located in front of the train station (Ticket: NT$ 12.) ‧You can also follow the information below.
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Please use the website of Ministry of Transportation and Communication ( MOTC ) to get more and complete visiting information.
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