Unbeatable Ocean Views: Explore Zhongshan in Style – A Super Fun One-Day Town Adventure

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Zhongshan is situated in the northern part of Keelung, on the western shore of Keelung Port, where most of the port’s key infrastructure is located. The region boasts rugged, diverse terrain surrounded by mountains and the sea, with sweeping views of Heping Island and the expansive ocean. This weekend, bring your family for a visit to Zhongshan!

The coastal reefs along the Waimushan Trail have been sculpted over the years by seawater erosion, forming unique shapes. It’s also Keelung’s first scenic cycling path. In the scenic Waimushan coastal area, there's a 3-meter-wide, 1.2-kilometer-long enclosed trail. Within this closed cycling and sightseeing path, travelers can stroll leisurely, jog, or cycle with peace of mind, enjoying the refreshing sea breeze blowing in from the coast.
 
Address: Section 1, Huhai Road, Zhongshan District, Keelung City

Also known as Fort Holland, Baimi Barrel Battery is located on the western shore of Keelung Port and is a municipal-designated historical site. Together with the battery on the eastern shore, it was built to defend the harbor. Legend has it that the Spanish and Dutch once constructed castles here. Its establishment dates back to the Sino-French War period, hence the name “Holland Castle Battery.” The current structure was reconstructed by Japanese forces during the Russo-Japanese War and holds significant historical importance.
 
Location: End of Lane 37, Guanghua Road, Zhongshan District, Keelung City

Fairy Cave Rock is said to be where immortals once cultivated themselves and ascended to heaven, hence its name. It is a natural sea-eroded cave, shaped over tens of thousands of years by the pounding of seawater, resulting in today’s peculiar cave landscape. About eighty meters deep, it is the largest sea-eroded cave in the Keelung area. Resembling the shape of a bell on the outside, the cave’s interior pathways spread out like the shape of a claw, mainly divided into the main cave, left cave, and right cave. The temples inside are bustling with incense, and the main cave—Yuantong Treasure Hall—enshrines Guanyin Bodhisattva, attracting many worshippers who come to pray for blessings.
 
Address: Ren’an Street, Zhongshan 4th Road, Zhongshan District, Keelung City

The Waimushan Harbor scenery is picturesque and pleasant, commonly nicknamed “Mushan Ao.” Nestled against the mountain and facing the sea, it offers expansive views, making it an ideal spot for ocean gazing. In addition to abundant seafood, the area has seen a rise in sea fishing. Nearby facilities include a seawater swimming pool and a folk culture museum, attracting visitors for swimming, fishing, and sightseeing at all hours of the day.
 
Address: Zhongshan District, Keelung City