Officials hope to present the city as a prime destination for Japanese travellers
The Keelung City Culture and Tourism Bureau announced its participation at the upcoming Tourism EXPO Japan from 26 to 29 September.
The bureau aims to introduce Keelung as a new travel destination in Taiwan for Japanese tourists.
Visitors to the Keelung booth can engage in surveys and virtual reality experiences, with the opportunity to receive unique and practical souvenirs that embody the spirit of Keelung.
Likewise, the bureau extends it’s invitation to everyone to explore the beautiful coastal city at its booth.
A must-visit city
This year, Keelung earned acclaim from Harper’s Bazaar as one of the 12 Must-Visit Cities Around the World.
Featured attractions include the Heping Island Geopark, celebrated among the world’s top 21 sunrise locations, and historic sites like the Qing’an Temple.
The city’s latest landmark, the Keelung Tower, offers breathtaking and panoramic views of the port and surrounding mountainscape, making Keelung a treasure trove of historical and natural beauty.
A key markets
Japan has always been a key tourism market for Keelung, and the Bureau is eager to introduce this city, hailed as Asia’s best home port for cruise ships, to Japanese travellers.
During the expo period, the Keelung City Culture and Tourism Bureau will distribute various Japanese-language tourism brochures, enhancing visitor engagement and knowledge about Keelung.