HEPING ISLAND

Heping Island was called Sheliao Island in the past. It is located at the north of Taiwan. Heping Bridge connects the island to Keelung City. In 1626, the Spanish army built castles, churches and fortresses, preparing to do business with China and Japan. The castle on the southwest is called San Salvador, the saint savior. 

This is the first and currently the only castle in Keelung. During the Spanish occupation, Heping Island had busy trading activities with Southeast Asia. After World War II, the island was renamed Heping Island. Today, it is a famous tourist attraction.

Open Hours:

Summer time (May-Oct.): 08:00~19:00

Winter time (Nov.-April): 08:00~18:00

Address: No. 360, Pingyi Road, Zhongzheng District, Keelung City, 202

Tel #: +886-2-2463-5452

How to get there:

• Nat'l Hwy 1 → Exit at Keelung Interchange → Zhongzheng elevated Rd. → Zhongzheng Rd. → Zhengbin Rd. → He 1st Rd. → Ping 1st Rd. → Heping Island Park
  

Public：

• Take the train to TRA Keelung Station, transfer Keelung City Bus (No. 101) to Heping Island Park stop and walk along Ping 1st Rd. to Heping Island Park. Accessible Transportation
  
  

Public:

• Take HSR to Keelung Train Station, transfer to Keelung bus 101(Low), get off at Heping Island Park stop.
  

• Take HSR Keelung Train Station, transfer to Coastal Keelung Shuttle Bus, get off at Heping Island Park. 

HAPPY SWIMMING!

PINGXI CRAGS

 

Pingxi crags is an easy small hike in Pingxi District. There are 3 peaks you can do in about 2 to 3 hours (or even less depending how long you stay on top to take pictures. 

 

 

 
Each peak offers an exciting, and sometimes challenging, walk well rewarded by the amazing view once you’ve reached the top.

 

 
 
How to Get There?
VIA MRT

•  Take the MRT  to MUZHA MRT Station (brown line)

•  At Muzha, get out at the only exit and go to the road 106 
  

• Take the 795 bus Towards Shifen Station. (bus stop that is on the side of the road that has the OK mart (NOT the 7-eleven)) 

•  Stop at Pingxi Station

• Stay on the same side of the road and head east until you see the comfort  room
  

• You will find the trail head 100m further on your right. You’ll know you have found the trail when you see a steep staircase

VIA TRA 

•  From Taipei Main Station, Take a North bound train and get off to Ruifang Station.
  

•  At Ruifang Station, transfer at Platform 4 at Pingxi Train Line and get off at Pingxi Station. You may buy one way ticket. Easycards are also accepted.

•   Find the comfort room near the Family Mart until you see the stairs. It's the start of the trail!

 
EXPENSES 

• Taipei Main Station to Muzha Station (Train)- 45NT$ (P83.00)

• Muzha Station to Pingxi (Bus)- 45NT$ (P83.00)

• Food 7/11 - 60NT$ (P111.00)

TOTAL EXPENSE = 150NT$ (P277.00)

• Taipei Main Station to Ruifang Station (TRA)- 49NT$ (P92.00)

• Ruifang Station to Pingxi Station (TRA)- 27NT$ (P51.00)

• Food 7/11 - 60NT$ (P111.00)

TOTAL EXPENSE = 136NT$ (P254.00)

NT RATE - P1.86

 

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