KeelungPlay Recommendations

Rescued from landfill in 2012 by the National Museum of Marine Science and Technology and Keelung City, the one-hectare Chaojing Park has bloomed into a coastal meadow dotted with installation art such as the giant flying broomstick and the nautilus shell slide. Families, couples and pet owners flock here for the panoramic sea view toward Jiufen, Keelung Mountain and the Pacific, with paid parking and transit links handy. Open around the clock year-round, it is a must-see photo stop on Keelung's north coast.

Inside the Neidong National Forest Recreation Area in Wulai, New Taipei City, Neidong Waterfall is a forest-and-water sanctuary popular for summer cooling. The waterfall-viewing trail is barrier-free, welcoming families with strollers and senior visitors, while the cascade's mist bathes the air in negative ions and fresh scents. Lookout points such as the Leshui Bridge frame the full cascade, blending water energy with forest stillness.

A summer-cooling coastal highlight, Badouzi Seaview pairs seaside trails with the Shenao Rail Bike, whose painted carriages hug the shoreline. From July a pink-lit starlight tunnel transforms the night into a romantic walk. As seaside weather shifts quickly, arrive before noon to catch blue skies and crisp sea horizons. Admission is free, perfect for families, couples and cyclists.

An indoor marine-science destination in Badouzi, the National Museum of Marine Science and Technology hosts eight themed halls plus special-exhibition galleries, a marine-ecology hall and a 3D theater. It is a go-to for families seeking shelter from heat or rain, with hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ticketing until 4 p.m.) and closure on Mondays and Lunar New Year's Eve. Online tickets, seasonal science courses and rotating events round out the visit.

Tracing the high ground along Keelung Harbor's west coast, the Lighthouse Trail sits beside the Baimihuo Battery at No. 49, Lane 37, Guanghua Road. The path is mostly flat and exposed, so sun protection is essential in summer. With a free parking lot just three minutes away by car, the route is ideal for families, seniors and anyone craving a relaxed sea-sky walk.

A tidal-pool paradise at Badouzi, Daping Coast reveals seaweed-draped reefs, tiny fish, crabs and shellfish when the tide retreats. There is no entrance fee and a free parking lot, with city bus 103 dropping visitors at Badouzi station for a short walk in. Bring grippy shoes, sun hat and sunscreen, and check the Keelung tide table to arrive one to two hours around low tide. The reef terrain is not stroller-friendly, and the site pairs naturally with the Marine Science Museum and Wangyou Valley for a full coastal day.