Keelung, also known as Chilung or Jilong, is a major port city located in northeastern Taiwan. It serves as an integral part of the Taipei–Keelung metropolitan area, situated near the neighboring cities of New Taipei City and Taipei.
The city is recognized as Taiwan's second largest seaport and was ranked as the world's seventh largest port in 1984. Due to its maritime role and frequent rainfall, it is commonly nicknamed the Rainy Port.