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Badouzi Fishing Harbor

A fishing harbor on the northern coast — a local place that preserves the way of life of a traditional fishing village
📍 Keelung · Xinyi District, Beining Road🎨 Cultural District🔖 Fishing Village Culture

Badouzi Fishing Harbor is an important fishing port on Keelung's northern coast, equipped with a fish direct-sales center. The settlement surrounding the harbor is the Badouzi community, which retains the character of a traditional fishing village. Located close to Chaojing Park and the National Museum of Marine Science and Technology (NMMST), it serves as an entry point to understanding the fishing culture of the northern coast.

What to See at Badouzi Fishing Harbor

The Badouzi Peninsula juts out along the northern coast, and the harbor was built to take advantage of the natural topography. Most of the fishing boats inside are small-scale inshore vessels. The fish direct-sales center offers the local catch for sale, with the selection varying by season. The residential layout and way of life in the Badouzi settlement still carry the hallmarks of a fishing village — noticeably different from more heavily developed tourist areas.

Harbor operations are most active in the early morning, and the direct-sales center has the best supply after it opens. Walking along the waterfront, you can observe fishing boats, fishing gear, and the everyday routines of a working harbor. Badouzi is geographically close to Chaojing Park, Wangyou Valley, and NMMST, making a half-day or full-day northern coast itinerary straightforward to plan.

How to Get the Most Out of Your Visit

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Fresh Catch at the Direct-Sales CenterMorning is when the catch is freshest; asking the vendors directly is the best way to find out what fish are in and their prices.
Watch the Fishing BoatsThe small inshore fishing boats moored at the harbor are easy to observe up close — a good way to understand northern-coast near-shore fishing.
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Village Community StrollThe settlement around the harbor preserves local everyday life; a slow walk through reveals the spatial character of a fishing village.
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Connect to Chaojing ParkChaojing Park is reachable on foot or by bike and can be combined with the fishing harbor in the same day.

Practical Information

Getting There & Hours

  • Take a bus heading toward Badouzi or NMMST and get off at the Badouzi Fishing Harbor stop.
  • Direct-sales center opening times are subject to local announcements; arriving in the morning gives you the widest choice of catch.

Nearby Connections

  • Chaojing Park is within walking distance and extends to a coastal fishing area and ecological observation zone.
  • NMMST is nearby — you can plan a visit to the museum and then stop by the fishing harbor.

Source: compiled from publicly available documents and on-site information. Photos to be replaced with Dio's own shots.