Keelung was pronounced in Chinese as meaning of "luster cage" which wasnamed by the luster cageshape of mountain around. Now it is pronounced as same but with different Chinese characters, which means "rich and fertile base". We can find that keelung was used to be an important defensive fort in north of Taiwan for its location. In the Ching Dynasty, there were lots cannons and batteries being built, which also indicated that how Chinese defended outside aggression and how important Taiwan is. Therefore, these historical vestiges represent not only a strategy of defense but also deep spirit of modern and intelligence. So the forming of vestiges became the witness of time. We understand the development of this area as well as enrich the knowledge of such cultural background while we protect and appreciate them.them.

Shinnyi District is a rectangular region locates at the center of the Keelung City. There are many beautiful sightseeing spots here which are just right for an outing during vacations.