A Summer Adventure to the Emerald of the Sea: Exploring Keelung Islet

As the boat left the harbor and waves splashed against the deck, I realized I was heading to an island—Keelung Islet. This whale-shaped island floating on the sea has always been a place I wanted to visit but somehow kept missing. This journey taught me that some landscapes exist only for those willing to approach them. 🛥 How to Reach This Little Island? Keelung Islet isn’t a place you can visit on a whim. You need to take a boat from "Bisha Fishing Harbor" to get there. If the weather is good, you’ll enjoy stunning views of the deep blue sea paired with the distant silhouette of Jiufen’s mountains—a truly healing experience. 💡 Friendly Reminder: You must book through a boat operator; you can’t just walk in on your own! ⛰ What’s on the Island? Beyond the Scenery, a Sense of Achievement After landing, you’ll find a sloped trail that leads from the shore to the mountainside. At the highest observation platform, you can overlook Keelung Harbor and the entire northeastern coastline. As the wind brushed my face and sweat dripped from my forehead, I felt an unexpected urge to cry. Here, there are no noisy tourists—just you, climbing earnestly under the blue sky and white clouds. Seeing the horizon where the sea meets the sky might remind you of those seemingly unreachable goals in life. 📸 Photo Highlights: 📷 First shot after landing! Capture the sea and Keelung Islet from a perfect angle. 📷 A stairway shot on the island—wind, sweat, and sunlight tell a story. 📷 Panoramic views from the mountain-top platform—the horizon is a memory card killer! 🧭 Travel Tips: 🚢 Departure Point: Bisha Fishing Harbor, Keelung 🧢 Recommended Gear: Sunscreen, comfortable shoes, water, towel, portable charger 📅 Check the weather! Trips may be canceled last-minute due to rain or rough seas. 🧃 After disembarking, visit Zhengbin Fishing Harbor or Heping Island for more photo ops and fresh seafood.