Keelung, a bustling port city in northern Taiwan, offers a unique blend of maritime history, vibrant street life, and natural beauty. Known for its scenic coastal views and rich cultural heritage, Keelung is a gateway to exploring the island's northern region. The city’s most iconic landmark is the Keelung Harbor, one of the busiest ports in Taiwan, which provides picturesque views and a bustling atmosphere.

Kaohsiung sits on Taiwan’s southern coast and rises from one of the island’s busiest harbors into a city that rewards slow exploration and lively discovery. History and local belief surface at the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas beside Lotus Pond in Zuoying District. These twin pagodas that are connected to the shore by a zigzag bridge, invite visitors to walk through the dragon’s mouth and out the tiger’s, a practice locals associate with turning bad luck into good fortune.