Keelung: the vibe
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The verdict
Mixed · 62Commenters enjoy Keelung's food, scenery, and friendly locals and find it affordable, but the rainy weather and limited depth as a long-term base keep the picture genuinely mixed.
- food and night markets
- friendly locals
- affordable costs
- scenic port and nature
- unique Japanese-era history
- fewer crowds than Taipei
- constant rain and weather
- thin evidence on long-term living
- nightlife and day-to-day amenities unclear
- tourist-focused content
- Keelung is charming despite persistent rain and gloomy winters
- Great food and seafood make it worth visiting over Taipei
- Affordable for Europeans and other visitors used to higher costs
- Feels underrated, with nature slowly reclaiming abandoned areas
- Few posts from people who have actually lived there long term
Read from 8 videos, 40 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-08; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
Keelung, Taiwan Budget Travel Vlog & A Fairy Cave 🇹🇼🧚♀️ [台灣基隆旅遊及想起加拿大]
LayersOf_Jenn · 89K views · 2021
What viewers said
“We really had a blast during this trip! It was fun to have you with us, and definitely refreshing to see those 2 days through your eyes! To many more! 🍻”
♥ 136 likes
“I absolutely love how the citizens of Keelung are just letting Mother Nature take back what is rightfully hers. It’s so mystical and beautiful...”
♥ 24 likes
“Glad you liked my mom's hometown! ❤ Next time you're in that area check out Houtong Cat Village 🐈 it's super cute”
♥ 35 likes
“I love your videos. 🧡 I used to live in Taipei and when I went back home, I still go and visit at least once a year. Last time I was there was Dec 2019 then COVID happened and ruined my 2020 (and looks like my 2021 plans as well). I miss i”
♥ 21 likes
“I love to see you introduce Taiwan in your own way.... enjoy a lot from your video... Thank you~”
♥ 8 likes
“影片步調真的很棒，很喜歡，也很喜歡你去的大自然地方還有介紹文化，這次看到你跟魯道夫他們一起很有趣🙂 沒記錯你早上說要喝咖啡那個地方是滿有名賣海產的市集，他們凌晨3點才開始擺攤，(最近一個韓國的youtuber才拍過，叫金針菇) 既然認識了魯道夫夫妻那可以也認識法國人路易(也是youtuber)”
♥ 10 likes
“Such a nice video! I love how the locals seem to interact a lot with you guys and show you around. That is amazing! For European standards, it's pretty inexpensive regarding costs. You are giving me Taiwan vacay fever!! Congrats on yet anot”
♥ 18 likes
“很喜歡影片裡的一句話,一切雜草叢生大自然正在收回屬於他的東西,我也覺得大自然是我們最親愛的母親,希望我們能用人類的智慧永遠愛護她！”
♥ 1 likes
“Your video reminded me of Anthony Bourdain's Keelung night market episode years back. He really nailed it with Taiwan's culture, history, and especially food.”
♥ 22 likes
“Thank you for the conversion. I think it’s a very affordable trip .love from 🇮🇳 India”
♥ 9 likes
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