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# Explore Keelung: A Hidden Gem Near Taipei

Tika Andhini | Sydney Travel & Foodie Creator on Instagram: "People often skip Keelung when visiting Taiwan, but this little town just outside Taipei is way cooler than you think. It’s so serene, and the people here are incredibly friendly.

How to get to Keelung from Taipei 👇
🚆 Take a TRA local train from Taipei Main Station
⏱ ~40 mins
💰 NT$40–60
Arrive right by the harbour + Miaokou Night Market.

🚆 Take a TRA local train from Taipei Main Station
⏱ ~40 mins
💰 NT$40–60

Follow @tikamikey.travels for more travel tips!

#taiwantravels #taiwantrips #taiwantravelmap #taipeitravel #taipeidaytrip #keelung #keelungtravel #keelungtaiwan #keelungriver #taiwantourism #taiwantourismaunz" — 327 likes, 18 comments - tika_andhini on January 10, 2026: "People often skip Keelung when visiting Taiwan, but this little town just outside Taipei is way cooler than you think. It’s so serene, and the people here are incredibly friendly.

How to get to Keelung from Taipei 👇
🚆 Take a TRA local train from Taipei Main Station
⏱ ~40 mins
💰 NT$40–60
Arrive right by the harbour + Miaokou Night Market.

🚆 Take a TRA local train from Taipei Main Station
⏱ ~40 mins
💰 NT$40–60

Follow @tikamikey.travels for more travel tips!

#taiwantravels #taiwantrips #taiwantravelmap #taipeitravel #taipeidaytrip #keelung #keelungtravel #keelungtaiwan #keelungriver #taiwantourism #taiwantourismaunz".  — https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTXEg9NksBM/?igsh=MTZlcnczeDl1OGVqNA==