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Xinshan Reservoir
新山水庫
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Is tonight worth it at Xinshan Reservoir?
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The spot
Not a bad spot for a quick walk and sunset in Keelung. If you’ve ever seen Thousand Island Lake, Xinshan Reservoir looks sort of like that except on a smaller, simpler scale.
At Xinshan Reservoir there is a viewing platform directly over the lake where you can see the peaks of mountains a bit farther in the distance. Or you can take the short walk up to the top of the Cherry Blossom Trail (there are two other viewing platforms).
From the highest platform, you can get a 360 view of Keelung/Qidu. You’ll see a group of mountains in the northwest, the ocean to the northeast, Keelung Mountain to the east, and on nice days Taipei 101 to the southwest. If you’re lucky, you’ll see the sunset somewhere over Wuzhishan (see writeup here).
There’s parking in multiple areas near the reservoir. Also, getting to Xinshan Reservoir is possible by bus. Your best bet is to make your way to the 9006 bus. From Keelung Train Station, you can take 9006 to Guojia New Village, and walk about 10 minutes from there.