Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Since martial law was lifted from Kinmen in 1993, this once off-limits military zone
has turned into a national park and a tourist destination. Demining efforts on the island
were finally completed in 2013.
Getting There & Away
AIR
flights; in summer you'll need to book ahead. Flights operate to/from Taipei (one-way
NT$2220), Kaohsiung (one-way NT$2120) and other west-coast cities with
Mandarin
(
www.uniair.com.tw
)
.
BOAT
At the time of writing, foreign travellers could use the hourly ferry service to Xiamen
(NT$750, 80 minutes) provided they had a visa for China in their passport. Tickets avail-
able at Kinmen Airport.
Getting Around
TO/FROM THE AIRPORT
Kinmen Airport is 8km east of Kincheng city. The hourly Bus 3 service links Kincheng,
Shanwai and the airport. From the airport to Kincheng taxi drivers charge a flat fare of
NT$250.
BICYCLE
Free-to-hire bicycles are available at many locations around the island. Obtain a map
from the visitor information centre at the airport or Kincheng bus station.
BUS
Buses run around the island every one or two hours between 6am and 5pm. Schedules
and destinations are posted in the bus stations in Kincheng, Shanwai and Shamei.
CAR & SCOOTER
Kinmen has very little traffic and the easiest way to see the island is by car or scooter.
Vehicles can be rented at the airport (cars/scooters from NT$1300/400 per day). Cars can
also be rented in Kincheng (ask at your hotel).
