{"id":1171,"date":"2021-02-26T15:41:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T15:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corissajoy.com\/?p=1171"},"modified":"2021-07-17T07:39:58","modified_gmt":"2021-07-17T07:39:58","slug":"keelung-heping-island-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corissajoy.com\/keelung-heping-island-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Swim at Heping Island Park: Things to Do In Keelung #1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com.tw\/maps\/place\/Heping+Island+Park\/@25.1564673,121.7672804,14.74z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x345d4ee2add3d0bf:0xb2a6e84801d59973!8m2!3d25.1617358!4d121.764468\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heping Island Park<\/a> (\u548c\u5e73\u5cf6\u516c\u5712: &#8220;Peace Island&#8221;) is my favorite place to go in Keelung. It is a small yet beautiful geopark situated north-east of the Keelung Harbor. It boasts magnificent views of the coastline, areas to bask in water and sand, and charming caf\u00e9s. This is where to go to get away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Keelung (or Taipei, for that matter!). Here you can relax, slow down and enjoy Taiwan&#8217;s natural beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1  uagb-block-22ca4850     \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTable Of Contents\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#background\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Background<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#the-draw\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">The Draw<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#ocean-pools\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Ocean Pools<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#stroll-along-the-mountain-trail\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Stroll Along the Mountain Trail<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#visitor-center\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Visitor Center<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#getting-there\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Getting There<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#hours-fees-and-tours\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Hours, Fees and Tours<\/a><\/ul><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"background\">Background<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The island displays the unique geological features of Taiwan&#8217;s northeast coast, where terrain has been sculpted through millions of years of erosion. If rocks are your thing (and even if they&#8217;re not), at Heping Island you can marvel at pedestal rocks (also known as mushroom rocks), chessboard (or tofu) rocks, marine caves and sea-erosion cliffs and platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-envira-envira-gallery\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-wrap-1664\" class=\"envira-gallery-wrap envira-gallery-theme-base envira-lightbox-theme-base\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><div data-row-height=\"150\" data-gallery-theme=\"normal\" id=\"envira-gallery-1664\" class=\"envira-gallery-public envira-gallery-justified-public envira-gallery-0-columns envira-clear enviratope envira-gallery-css-animations\" data-envira-columns=\"0\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-1671\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-1 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20210115_160435.png?ssl=1\" class=\"envira-gallery-1664 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery1664\" title=\"View of Alabao Bay\" data-envira-caption=\"View of Alabao Bay\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"envira-gallery-image-1671\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-1 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20210115_160435.png?fit=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20210115_160435.png?fit=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"1664\" data-envira-item-id=\"1671\" data-envira-caption=\"View of Alabao Bay\" alt=\"View of Alabao Bay at Heping Island Park Things to do in Keelung\" title=\"View of Alabao Bay\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20210115_160435.png?fit=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1 400w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20210115_160435.png?fit=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"225\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-1665\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-2 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; 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padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20210115_134142.png?ssl=1\" class=\"envira-gallery-1664 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery1664\" title=\"View of the Sphinx Rock\" data-envira-caption=\"View of the Sphinx Rock\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"envira-gallery-image-1669\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-7 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"7\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20210115_134142.png?fit=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20210115_134142.png?fit=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"1664\" data-envira-item-id=\"1669\" data-envira-caption=\"View of the Sphinx Rock\" alt=\"Heping Island Park Things to do in Keelung 2021\" title=\"View of the Sphinx Rock\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20210115_134142.png?fit=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1 400w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20210115_134142.png?fit=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"225\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20210115_160435.png?fit=2000%2C1500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"View of Alabao Bay at Heping Island Park Things to do in Keelung\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20210115_133236.png?fit=2000%2C1500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Heping Island Park Things to do in Keelung 2021\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20210115_133603.png?fit=2000%2C1500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Heping Island Park Things to do in Keelung 2021\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20210115_133608.png?fit=2000%2C1500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Heping Island Park Things to do in Keelung 2021\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20210115_133713.png?fit=1632%2C1224&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Heping Island Park Things to do in Keelung 2021\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20210115_155954.png?fit=1632%2C1224&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Heping Island Park Things to do in Keelung 2021\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20210115_134142.png?fit=2000%2C1500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Heping Island Park Things to do in Keelung 2021\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The island also has a special geopolitical history. It was once the settlement of the aboriginal Ketagalan Tribe, who mingled with the Ry\u016bky\u016ban people of Okinawa. Heping Island was the first point of entry for Spanish explorers in the 16th and 17th century. The Dutch later followed, and were present in the region until driven out by the Koxinga Army in 1662. Some who ran away hid in the marine caves of Heping Island. Inscriptions of theirs have since eroded in what has become known as the Dutch Cave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The island is now preserved for the public to enjoy. The park strives for the protection of the natural environment, education of the public on earth science and promotion of sustainable social and economic practices. The love and care with which the park is maintained is apparent; it is very clean and the facilities are excellent.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-draw\">The Draw<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ocean-pools\">Ocean Pools<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Heping Island has the perks of a swimming pool and beach rolled into one. Arguably its coolest feature is the Blue Ocean Pool &#8211; a partitioned sea water swimming pool where you can swim with the fish (and maybe some jellyfish\u2026 Bring your goggles!). It&#8217;s open year-round and is an amazing alternative to the public swimming pools (although probably significantly colder). Slightly further inland is the Kiddie Pool, which is very spacious. Between the two is the Summer Stay Beach &#8211; a sand-filled area with tables where you can make sand sculptures, have a picnic or lay out and pretend you are on an actual beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-envira-envira-gallery\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-wrap-1672\" class=\"envira-gallery-wrap envira-gallery-theme-base envira-lightbox-theme-base\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><div data-row-height=\"150\" data-gallery-theme=\"normal\" id=\"envira-gallery-1672\" class=\"envira-gallery-public envira-gallery-justified-public envira-gallery-0-columns envira-clear enviratope envira-gallery-css-animations\" data-envira-columns=\"0\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-1681\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-1 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20210115_163016.png?ssl=1\" class=\"envira-gallery-1672 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery1672\" title=\"Sand Pit &amp;amp; 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At about 400 meters long, it provides a pleasant jaunt around the island offering breathtaking coastal &amp; geological views. Plus, it&#8217;s so easy. I enjoyed it so much I walked it twice. Take your friends! Take your kids! 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padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20210115_133354.jpg?fit=1632%2C1224&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"envira-gallery-1691 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery1691\" title=\"Pagoda Overlooking the Ocean\" data-envira-caption=\"Pagoda Overlooking the Ocean\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"envira-gallery-image-1703\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-7 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"7\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20210115_133354.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20210115_133354.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"1691\" data-envira-item-id=\"1703\" data-envira-caption=\"Pagoda Overlooking the Ocean\" alt=\"Heping Island Park Things to do in Keelung 2021\" title=\"Pagoda Overlooking the Ocean\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20210115_133354.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1 400w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20210115_133354.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"225\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20210115_132740.png?fit=1632%2C1224&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Heping Island Park Things to do in Keelung 2021\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20210115_133046.png?fit=1632%2C1224&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Heping Island Park Things to do in Keelung 2021\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20210115_132521.png?fit=1632%2C1224&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Heping Island Park Things to do in Keelung 2021\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20210115_160130.png?fit=1632%2C1224&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Heping Island Park Things to do in Keelung 2021\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20210115_133446.png?fit=1632%2C1224&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Heping Island Park Things to do in Keelung 2021\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20210115_133301.jpg?fit=2000%2C1500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Heping Island Park Things to do in Keelung 2021\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20210115_133354.jpg?fit=1632%2C1224&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Heping Island Park Things to do in Keelung 2021\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"visitor-center\">Visitor Center<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Of course, there is also the Visitor Center. Made in the style of a European fortress in remembrance of the island&#8217;s history, it looms large. Its three floors are comprised of changing rooms, a delightful souvenir shop (where I was tempted to spend all of my money as they specialize in sustainable &amp; local craft goods, for which I am a sucker), a multi-media room, and several eateries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best parts of the building, if you ask me, are its lovely terraces (the top floor even has twinkle lights!). They offer great ambiance, sweeping views and positive <em>gulp<\/em>fuls of fresh air. However if you&#8217;re itching to get to the highest point in the park for the <em>best<\/em> views you can scour, you&#8217;re in luck because there&#8217;s another caf\u00e9 up there! I have somehow managed to miss it thus far (it&#8217;s up a sneaky length of stairs), but plan to go as soon as I get the chance. It&#8217;s called the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/%E5%92%8C%E5%B9%B3%E5%B3%B6%E5%85%AC%E5%9C%92%E9%9B%B7%E9%81%94%E5%92%96%E5%95%A1\/@25.1617424,121.7622723,17z\/data=!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x345d4ee2add3d0bf:0xb2a6e84801d59973!2sHeping+Island+Park!8m2!3d25.1617376!4d121.7644664!3m4!1s0x345d4fa89afc1833:0x2837ffec00fe39f!8m2!3d25.1625224!4d121.7653712\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Radar Caf\u00e9<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-envira-envira-gallery\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-wrap-1682\" class=\"envira-gallery-wrap envira-gallery-theme-base envira-lightbox-theme-base\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><div data-row-height=\"150\" data-gallery-theme=\"normal\" id=\"envira-gallery-1682\" class=\"envira-gallery-public envira-gallery-justified-public envira-gallery-0-columns envira-clear enviratope envira-gallery-css-animations\" data-envira-columns=\"0\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-1683\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-1 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; 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Though it is easy to find outdoor seating at caf\u00e9s in Keelung, it is usually on the cramped sidewalks in the middle of the loud vehicle action and parking scooters. Heping Island&#8217;s version is much more relaxing! It&#8217;s the perfect place to unwind, and close enough that you can do it on a weekday. I&#8217;ve yet to be there for sunset but I&#8217;ve heard it&#8217;s killer.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"getting-there\">Getting There<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Heping Island Park is only a ~20 minute drive from downtown Keelung and is easy to reach by car or scooter (or taxi or uber!). If those things are not an option, there is also a convenient Keelung City bus you can take from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com.tw\/maps\/place\/Rener+Rd.+(Erxin+Xunhuan+Station)\/@25.1299643,121.7428223,19.74z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x345d4e3fcd437475:0x31f49394452094b9!8m2!3d25.1299558!4d121.7430247\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bus station at E-Square<\/a> (and return on). The number 101 or 102 runs roughly every 20 minutes. It doesn&#8217;t take you all the way to the park; the Heping Island stop is about a 5-10 minute walk from the entrance. There is also the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taiwantrip.com.tw\/Frontend\/Route\/Select_p?RouteID=R0056\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coastal Keelung Shuttle Bus, T99<\/a>, which stops at all the major sites &#8211; worthwhile especially if you have more places to go and people to see (one day passes available)!<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hours-fees-and-tours\">Hours, Fees and Tours<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>There is a small entry fee &#8211; $80 NTD for adults, with discounts for groups, local residents, children and senior citizens. There is free admission for Keelung citizens in the Zhong Zheng District, children younger than six, those with Volunteer Service Honorary Cards and those with Disability cards. For $3000 you can get an annual pass that includes unlimited entry &amp; a 5% discount on merchandise (which is worthwhile if you plan to go at least once a week).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The park organizes guided tours. You can join the Free Chinese Guided Tour (limited to groups of 20) by simply registering in the visitor center, these are held each day at 2:30 PM, and on the weekends there is an additional tour at 10:30 AM. You can also reserve specific tours 7 days in advance on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hpipark.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">their website<\/a>. There is a Rock Landscape Guided Tour and a Deep Environmental Guided Tour, a seasonal tour which includes the beautiful Alabao Bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Check out Heping Island Park on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hpi_park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hepingislandpark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Heping-Map-1.png?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Heping Island Park Map Things to do in Keelung 2021\" class=\"wp-image-1698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Heping-Map-1.png?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Heping-Map-1.png?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Heping-Map-1.png?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Heping-Map-1.png?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Heping-Map-1.png?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Heping-Map-1.png?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Hours: May 1st &#8211; October 31st: 8:00 AM &#8211; 7:00 PM \/\/ November 1st &#8211; April 31th: 8:00 AM &#8211; 6:00 PM<br>Outdoor Pool Hours: May 1st &#8211; October 31st: 8:00 AM &#8211; 6:00 PM \/\/ November 1st &#8211; April 31th: 8:00 AM &#8211; 5:00 PM<br>Address: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/No.+360,+Pingyi+Road,+Zhongzheng+District,+Keelung+City,+202\/@25.1607904,121.7616428,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x345d4ee294ebdd11:0x614a99182c83951c!8m2!3d25.1607904!4d121.7638315\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">360 Pingyi Road, Zhongzheng District, Keelung<\/a><br>Customer Service phone: 02-24635452<br>Email: info@hpipark.org<br>Website: <a href=\"http:\/\/hpipark.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.hpipark.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>If you liked this post, check out some of my <a href=\"https:\/\/corissajoy.com\/category\/explore-taiwan\/keelung\/\">other things to do in Keelung<\/a>! Let me know what you think in the comments below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\n\t\t<span class=\"pibfi_pinterest \">\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1.png?resize=683%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"pinthis wp-image-1526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1.png?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1.png?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1.png?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1.png?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"xc_pin\" onclick=\"pin_this(event, 'http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/corissajoy.com\/keelung-heping-island-park\/&amp;media=https:\/\/corissajoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-683x1024.png&amp;description=Swim at Heping Island Park: Things to Do In Keelung #1')\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Heping Island Park (\u548c\u5e73\u5cf6\u516c\u5712: &#8220;Peace Island&#8221;) is my favorite place to go in Keelung. It is a small yet beautiful geopark situated north-east of the Keelung Harbor. It boasts magnificent views of the coastline, areas to bask in water and sand, and charming caf\u00e9s. This is where to go to get away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Keelung (or Taipei, for that matter!). Here you can relax, slow down and enjoy Taiwan&#8217;s natural beauty. Background The island displays the unique geological features of Taiwan&#8217;s northeast coast, where terrain has been sculpted through millions of years of erosion. If rocks are your thing (and even if they&#8217;re not), at Heping Island you can marvel at pedestal rocks (also known as mushroom rocks), chessboard (or tofu) rocks, marine caves and sea-erosion cliffs and platforms. The island also has a special geopolitical history. It was once the settlement of the aboriginal Ketagalan Tribe, who mingled with the Ry\u016bky\u016ban people of Okinawa. 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