The 13 Best Day Trips from Keelung

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 13 good day trips from Keelung, Taiwan, led by Taipei, New Taipei City, Banqiao. The closest is Taipei, about 35 min by car, and 8 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Keelung

  1. 1

    Taipei, Taiwan

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km west of Keelung

    Known for 自來水園區.

  2. 2

    New Taipei City, Taiwan

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car30 km west of Keelung

    Known for 自來水園區.

  3. 3

    Banqiao, Taiwan

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car30 km south-west of Keelung
  4. 4

    Taoyuan, Taiwan

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car47 km west of Keelung
  5. 5

    Hsinchu, Taiwan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car86 km south-west of Keelung
  6. 6

    Zhubei, Taiwan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car81 km south-west of Keelung
  7. 7

    Bade, Taiwan

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km south-west of Keelung
  8. 8

    Shulin, Taiwan

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car36 km south-west of Keelung
  9. 9

    Sanxia, Taiwan

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car43 km south-west of Keelung
  10. 10

    Neili, Taiwan

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km west of Keelung
  11. 11

    Toufen, Taiwan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south-west of Keelung
  12. 12

    Hualien City, Taiwan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km south of Keelung
  13. 13

    Zhudong, Taiwan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car79 km south-west of Keelung

A sample day: Keelung to Taipei

  1. 08:30Leave Keelung
  2. 09:05Arrive in Taipei (35 min drive)
  3. 09:20自來水園區
  4. 11:20Lunch
  5. 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Taipei
  6. 15:05Head back to Keelung
  7. 15:40Home in Keelung

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Keelung?
The best day trips from Keelung are Taipei, New Taipei City, Banqiao, Taoyuan, Hsinchu. The closest is Taipei, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Keelung?
Taipei is the closest, 23 km west of Keelung, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Keelung?
8 places are within about an hour's drive of Keelung: Taipei (35 min), New Taipei City (35 min), Banqiao (35 min), Shulin (40 min), Sanxia (50 min), Taoyuan (55 min).
How far is too far for a day trip from Keelung?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Hualien City at 129 km, around 2 hr by car.

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