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Beside Keelung's Zhengbin Fishing Harbor, Rainbow Fishing Village is a seaside photo wonderland of painted cottages framing painterly backdrops beloved by Instagrammers and pet owners alike. Visitors can stroll, drink in sea horizons and enjoy pet-friendly facilities, with the nearby Heping Island pet pool open for furry friends to splash around. Walkable to both Zhengbin Harbor and Heping Island Park, it is a must-stop coastal check-in hotspot in Keelung.

Opened on May 9, 2024, inside the unused green space of the Nuannuan Sports Park, Nuannuan Pet Park is Keelung's first park designed specifically for furry companions. Wide grass lawns and varied agility equipment let owners and pets run and interact together, and the park also hosts regular pet events. The city government plans to expand the pet-friendly network with a second pet park and indoor pet spaces, underscoring Keelung's push toward becoming a pet-friendly city.

At No. 99 Xiding Road, Zhongshan District, Zeng Tofu is a pet-friendly stinky-tofu specialist. Diners choose from four levels of stink on crispy fried skin, plus steamed, mala-steamed and hot-pot versions, with add-ons of noodles or rice and vegetarian options available. Everything is made to order, so expect a 10-15 minute wait, or call ahead during peak hours. The interior is cozier than a typical street stall, dogs are welcome, and the average check is around NT$130 with a 4.6-star rating.

On the third floor inside Heping Island Park, Le Pin Xi Tang is a pet-friendly sea-view café and dessert bar. Whitewashed walls warmed by wood and greenery create a serene backdrop for world-champion coffee, cold drinks, craft beer and local light bites, with the seaweed cheesecake as the signature sweet. Second-floor seating frames unobstructed ocean views, and small to large dogs are all welcome. Free Wi-Fi makes it an easy stop for travelers seeking sea breeze, food and quality time with their furry family.

Beside the rainbow houses of Zhengbin Fishing Harbor at Zhongzheng Road, Mei You Ji Hua Café is a Korean-aesthetic, pet-friendly destination beloved for its jiggly Japanese-style soufflés. The cheese-pull soufflé is a crowd favorite, alongside brunch plates, pasta, risotto, pizza and a wide dessert selection. The roomy interior outfits a photo wall and child seat, welcoming couples, families and pet owners alike for a meal that doubles as a check-in moment.