The Coastal Qiji Route consists of 13 stops covering approximately 25 kilometers. Along the route are some of Keelung's most distinctive landscapes, historical and cultural sites, and local food and photogenic attractions, including Waimushan Shore Walk (Waimushan Fishing Harbor), Baimiwong Fort, Xiandongyan and Buddha's Hand Cave, Miaokou Night Market, Keelung Fort Command Headquarters, Zhengbin Fishing Harbor (Colorful Houses), Heping Island Geopark, Badouzi Fishing Harbor, National Museum of Marine Science and Technology (Chaojing Park), and Badouzi Station. With the Coastal Qiji Route, you can conveniently and effortlessly explore Keelung's major attractions!
1. The new route will officially begin operation on August 15 (Saturday). Three new stops will be added to the route:
A2 WAIMUSHAN SEASIDE BOULEVARD (WAIMUSHAN FISHING HARBOR)
A3 BAIMIWENG FORT (TAIBAI VILLAGE)
A5 KEELUNG RAILWAY STATION (NORTH)(MINZHI VILLAGE ACTIVITY CENTER)
2. During the peak season from August to October, 10 services will be available on each operating day.
(1) Departures from Keelung Bus Station
(2) Departures from Badouzi Railway Station
3. During the off-season from November to December, 4 services will be available on each operating day.
(1) Departures from Keelung Bus Station
(2) Departures from Badouzi Railway Station
Single-way fare: NT$15
Keelung Shuttle Bus applicable to 1200 TPASS holders (Starting Oct 1, 2023)
Keelung Shuttle Bus applicable to 288 Keelung City Public Transport Monthly Pass holders (Starting October 16, 2023)
Payment method: Section fare of NT$15. Electronic cards (contactless payments) accepted.
Passengers traveling on this route may choose to pay the announced fare amount using an electronic ticket (contactless card) or by cash when boarding the vehicle. The current ticket prices in the city are as follows:
1. General Card: For general public use, the fare is NT$15 per section.
2. Eligible for half-fare:
(Fare of NT$8 per section)
(1) Individuals aged 65 and above, holding a national ID card or senior citizen card.
(2) Persons with disabilities who hold a disability identification, along with one necessary guardian or companion.
(3) Children who are over 115 cm in height but under 150 cm, or who are over 150 cm in height but under 12 years old, with identification documents.
3. Eligible for free rides:
Children under 115cm in height or those between 115cm and under 6 years old, upon presenting proof of identification.
4. Student discount card:
Students with valid student status in Taiwan and holding a student ID discount card issued by EasyCard are charged a discounted rate of NT$9 per section. Passengers without a valid student discount card are charged the full fare. Currently, student cards issued by other companies besides EasyCard do not receive student discounts. These student benefits do not apply to military or police personnel, open universities, open junior college for public administration, open commercial junior colleges, community colleges, and individuals undergoing in-service training.
Keelung City Bus Management Office: 02-2425-1768, 02-2462-2171 (Weekdays 08:00-17:20)
For information on accessible buses, please refer to the Keelung City Bus Information Service Website.
Notice on changes in bus stop names:
1. The bus stop name "Heping Island Park" has been corrected to "Heping Island."
2. The bus stop name "Entrance to Heping Island Park" has been corrected to "Entrance to Heping Island Geopark."
Section fare: NT$15