"I need three days in this market just to do it justice."— Anthony Bourdain at Keelung's Miaokou Night Market, The Layover (2013)
Keelung is called the Rainy Port for a reason. It rains a lot here, but that just seems to make the seafood taste fresher and the night markets even more lively. This isn't a city you visit for pretty views, but if you care about good food, especially seafood, it's hard to beat. Fishing boats pull right up to the restaurants, and the Miaokou Night Market is packed with numbered stalls and yellow lanterns. It's been a favorite spot for locals and visitors for ages.
"I need three days in this market just to do it justice."— Anthony Bourdain at Keelung's Miaokou Night Market, The Layover (2013)
Keelung is called the Rainy Port for a reason. It rains a lot here, but that just seems to make the seafood taste fresher and the night markets even more lively. This isn't a city you visit for pretty views, but if you care about good food, especially seafood, it's hard to beat. Fishing boats pull right up to the restaurants, and the Miaokou Night Market is packed with numbered stalls and yellow lanterns. It's been a favorite spot for locals and visitors for ages.
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Keelung is called the Rainy Port for a reason. It rains a lot here, but that just seems to make the seafood taste fresher and the night markets even more lively. This isn't a city you visit for pretty views, but if you care about good food, especially seafood, it's hard to beat. Fishing boats pull right up to the restaurants, and the Miaokou Night Market is packed with numbered stalls and yellow lanterns. It's been a favorite spot for locals and visitors for ages.
The harbor gateway; a coastal district encompassing Hoping Island, offshore islets, marine parks, and the seat of city government.
A residential district along the Tianliao River; housing, schools, and quiet daily life developed primarily during the Japanese colonial era.
The commercial and cultural core; home to the iconic Miaokou Night Market and the city's vibrant annual Ghost Festival.
The western inner-city district containing the main railway station, shopping areas, and hillside neighborhoods with harbor views.
A sprawling coastal district with sandy beaches, Dawulun Fort, and a mix of residential communities and fishing harbors.
A quiet, rural inland district along the upper Nuannuan River valley; relaxed atmosphere, hot springs, and mountain hikes.
The largest district by area; a southern mountainous expanse bordering Taipei's Neihu and New Taipei's Xizhi, rich in natural scenery.
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