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Keelung (Chilung)

Taiwan · Port

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Ships calling
19ships
Upcoming sailings
135sailings
Average stay
11hours

With the glittering lights of Taipei - a futuristic metropolis of culture and ideas - sparkling nearby, Keelung is the first calling point for many visitors arriving in Taiwan. While this port city essentially serves as Taipei's ocean gateway, you shouldn’t be too hasty in dashing off to Taipei's neon-lit magic – first it’s well worth spending some time exploring the famous glowing night market, which hums with life each evening and is famous for its local seafood.

Cruise lines calling here

  • Atlas Ocean Voyages
  • Celebrity Cruises
  • Emerald Cruises
  • Holland America Line
  • MSC Cruises
  • Norwegian Cruise Line
  • Princess Cruises
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
  • Royal Caribbean International

Cruise port in Taiwan

Keelung (Chilung)

The pier opens directly onto Keelung. Taipei is about 45 min each way. Average time in port: 11 hours. 45 places to explore.

Ships calling here
19 ships
Upcoming sailings
135 sailings
Average time in port
About 11 hours
Lowest fare
From USD 461

Photo by Vas on Unsplash

After disembarking

Cruise ships dock at Keelung cruise terminals. The pier opens directly onto Keelung. Taipei is about 45 min each way. Plan around the ship’s time in port.

  • 2 cruise terminals

    The assigned dock is one of Ship Assignment at Keelung Port West Terminal, Keelung Port East Passenger Terminal and varies by sailing.

About 11 hours in port: where can you go?

Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.

Return travel Time at destination

Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.

Between the terminal, city and airport

Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.

TaxiAbout 10 minTWD 150~TWD 200

Keelung Port East Passenger Terminal → Keelung Station

Take a taxi to Keelung railway station from the taxi waiting area in front of the terminal main gate.

WalkAbout 10 min

Keelung Station → Keelung Port East Passenger Terminal

Exit from the south side of Keelung Station and walk about 8 minutes to the east passenger terminal.

WalkAbout 5 min

Keelung Port West Passenger Terminal → North exit of Keelung Station (基隆車站)

Walk from the west passenger terminal to the north exit of Keelung Station.

WalkAbout 10 min

Keelung Port East Passenger Terminal → South exit of Keelung Station (基隆車站)

Walk from the terminal along the harbor to the south exit of Keelung Station via the Maritime Plaza promenade.

WalkAbout 10 min

Keelung Port East Passenger Terminal → Miaokou Night Market

Walk from the terminal to Miaokou Night Market (廟口夜市) in downtown Keelung. It takes about 10–15 minutes on foot from the port.

TrainAbout 40 minTWD 35~TWD 40

Keelung Station → Taipei Station

Buy a ticket to Taipei at the vending machine at Keelung Station, then take a Taiwan Railways train to Taipei Station. The vending machine supports English.

WalkAbout 5 min

Keelung Station → Keelung Port West Passenger Terminal

Exit from the north side of Keelung Station and walk about 4 minutes to the west passenger terminal.

BusAbout 40 minTWD 30~TWD 40

Keelung Bus Terminal (基隆轉運站) in front of Keelung Station (基隆車站) → Jiufen

At the bus terminal in front of Keelung Station, take bus 788 toward Jiufen (九份).

BusAbout 40 minTWD 30

Keelung Bus Terminal (基隆轉運站) in front of Keelung Station (基隆車站) → Yehliu (野柳) bus stop

At Keelung Bus Terminal (基隆轉運站) in front of Keelung Station, go to the stop on the main road, not the identically named stop on the harbor side. Take bus 790 or 862, get off at Yehliu (野柳), then walk about 1 km to the Geopark. No change is given for cash payments.

Keelung places to explore

At the pier from the terminal. Explore 3 checked places with the map.

Sights 1Neighborhoods 2
Heping Island GeoPark
Sights

Heping Island GeoPark

A park in Keelung described for its sea views and unusually shaped rocks.

Admission
TWD 120
Hours
Daily 08:00–19:00

The path up to the viewing pavilion is sloped, so wear comfortable shoes with good grip.

Keelung Night Market
Neighborhoods

Keelung Night Market

A night market in Keelung, mentioned as a place to stop after visiting Jiufen.

Zhengbin Fishing Harbor
Neighborhoods

Zhengbin Fishing Harbor

A fishing harbor where old buildings around the port have been painted in many colors, making it a photo spot.

Cruises calling at Keelung (Chilung)

135 sailings are grouped into 96 cruises by ship and route.

96 cruises call at this port.

About Keelung (Chilung)

With the glittering lights of Taipei - a futuristic metropolis of culture and ideas - sparkling nearby, Keelung is the first calling point for many visitors arriving in Taiwan. While this port city essentially serves as Taipei's ocean gateway, you shouldn’t be too hasty in dashing off to Taipei's neon-lit magic – first it’s well worth spending some time exploring the famous glowing night market, which hums with life each evening and is famous for its local seafood.

Cruise lines calling here: 9 places

Atlas Ocean VoyagesCelebrity CruisesEmerald CruisesHolland America LineMSC CruisesNorwegian Cruise LinePrincess CruisesRegent Seven Seas CruisesRoyal Caribbean International

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