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Make your next date here — Lover’s Lake in Keelung’s Central Mountain Range, with breathtaking sea views from the bunker

Published: 2026-11-08 👁 106 views
Last updated 2026-11-08 — Aside from the bustling Keelung Night Market, mountain-backed and ocean-facing Keelung actually boasts many scenic natural spots that are close to each other, making it perfect for a weekend day trip. In the area around Dawu Mountain, the lush green Lover’s Lake is an ideal place for a stroll, and it’s also connected to nearby hiking trails, Eagle Rock, and the Dawu Fort, allowing you to take in Keelung’s mountain-and-sea scenery all in one go.

▲Keelung Lover's Lake. (Photo / Netizen provided. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

▲Viewing the sea from the Lover's Lake Fort. (Photo / Netizensandy2449provided. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

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Apart from the bustling Keelung Night Market, mountain-and-sea-surrounded Keelung actually boasts many scenic natural spots that are all within close proximity, making it perfect for a one-day weekend trip. In the area around Dawu Mountain, the lush green Lover's Lake is an ideal place for a leisurely stroll and nature walk. It also connects to nearby hiking trails, Eagle Rock, and Dawu Fort, allowing you to take in all of Keelung’s mountain and sea views in one go.

▲Keelung Lover's Lake. (Photo / meihong0708 provided. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

▲The serene lake and mountain scenery of Lover's Lake is truly refreshing. (Photo / Netizenmeihong0708provided. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

Lover's Lake gets its name from two connected lakes—one large and one small—that resemble a pair of devoted lovers. The emerald-green lakes are surrounded by vast expanses of verdant forests. There are walking paths around the lake, multiple viewpoints, and even a suspension bridge that spans the lake, offering various perspectives to admire its beauty. Though compact in size, it offers tranquil natural scenery that soothes the soul.

▲Keelung Lover's Lake. (Photo / Netizen provided. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

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▲Keelung Lover's Lake. (Photo / Netizen provided. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

Walking along the trails around Lover's Lake, you’ll soon come across a European-style fort and viewing platform not far away. Due to its elevated position, the platform not only provides a sweeping view of the beautiful Lover's Lake but also offers a breathtaking panorama of the sea. The magnificent coastal scenery stretching out before your eyes creates a postcard-perfect moment.

▲Keelung Lover's Lake. (Photo / Netizen provided. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

▲The watchtower with a fort-like exterior. (Photo / Netizenmisoyoyoprovided. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

▲Keelung Lover's Lake. (Photo / Netizen provided. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

▲The stunning sea view from the Eagle Rock viewing platform. (Photo / Netizenmisoyoyoprovided. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

Lover's Lake
Address: No. 19, Lane 208, JiJin 1st Rd.
Transportation: Take Keelung City Bus Route 509 (Lover's Lake Line) and get off at the Lover's Lake Intersection

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