Kinmen Island Music Festival: 2018 travel guide [live updates]
The Island Music Festival is Kinmen’s biggest summer event, bringing together the sea, music and cocktails, with heavyweight artists and bands from across the region — more than 60 acts from Taiwan and abroad taking the stage! There are also water and land activities plus a whole series of side events. Whether you want to party all out, still miss Kenting’s Spring Scream, or just need to let off some steam, keep an eye on every update the organizers release, head to Kinmen, and hear your favorite singers live. And remember to rent a car with gogoout so getting around after you land is worry-free. That’s why gogoout has put together this article, so you can enjoy the festival to the fullest!
Island Music Festival: first-hand highlights from 2018 in Kinmen ?
Island Music Festival: full 2018 event details [live updates]
The 2018 Kinmen International Island Music Festival has two main parts: the Jinhu Beach Clam Festival and the Jinning Houhu venue. If you’re planning to go, don’t worry — gogoout has put the schedule together so you always have the latest information.
The 2018 Quemoy International Island Music Festival is a continuation of previous years. Its design uses the traditional architectural shapes of the “horseback” and “swallowtail” roof ridges to represent ocean waves, while the rise and fall of the lines expresses the beautiful rhythm of the Island Music Festival, fully showcasing Kinmen’s cultural character and the warmth of the island.
Jinhu Beach Clam Festival ?
Besides singing performances, the Jinhu Beach Clam Festival also combines sports, arts, cultural experiences and fun talent contests. Events currently planned include a sketching competition, a joint photography exhibition, traditional beach-seine fishing, DIY activities, beach recreation, food tasting, a fish-release activity, beach volleyball, selection rounds, singing, shaved-ice eating, concerts and a tourist market — just thinking about it makes you want to go.
- Dates: July 14, July 15, July 21, July 22
- Location: Chenggong Estuary Plaza / Chenggong Beach
Jinning Houhu venue ?
At the Jinning Houhu venue, songwriters and musicians from across the region come together to exchange ideas, and top-quality groups selected through auditions perform here at Houhu. It is paired with a family picnic day, summer waterfront activities and a creative sand sculpture competition.
- Dates: July 25, July 28, August 1, August 4
- Location: Houhu Seaside Park
- Getting there: Take bus No. 3 from Jincheng Station, get off at Houhu stop, and walk through the village to reach the beach.
Transportation cheat sheet
How to get to Kinmen ?
From Taiwan — by plane |
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Kinmen AirportShangyi Airport is Kinmen’s main gateway. It currently has routes to Taipei, Taichung, Chiayi, Tainan and Kaohsiung, plus a new route to and from Magong in Penghu. Address: No. 2, Shangyi Airport, Jinhu Township, Kinmen County 891, Taiwan Airlines |
Buying tickets on the airline’s website, at convenience stores or on travel sites is cheaper than buying at the airport, but pay attention to refund and ticket-change terms, such as handling fees or other restrictions.? Tips
- If your plans really aren’t fixed yet, book a flexible full-fare ticket first and change the flight later.
- Before you go, check the major websites for discounted fares — airlines clear unsold seats from time to time, so you may still find a cheaper ticket.
- Flights between Taiwan and Kinmen fill up easily, especially morning flights out of Taiwan and afternoon flights out of Kinmen on weekends and holidays. Book early so you can plan your trip smoothly.
Source:
https://kinmen.travel/zh-tw/information/kinmen
http://visitkinmen.pixnet.net/blog/post/5381881-金門旅遊自由行的問題－如何造訪金門
Getting around the island ?
Renting a car on the island
Every township in Kinmen has its own distinctive sights, so having a car really matters — you can go wherever you like without waiting for a crowded bus. So how do you find the best-value car? We recommend gogoout: fast searching, transparent pricing, convenient pickup and insurance included, so you can travel with peace of mind.
Taxis on the island
You can catch a taxi right outside the airport. Fares to some popular destinations are roughly as follows:
| Jincheng town center | NT$200 |
| Shuitou Village, Shuitou Pier | NT$300 |
| Shanhou Village | NT$350 |
? Buses on the island
From the bus shelter to the right of the airport, buses Red 1, 1A and No. 3 run to Jincheng or Shanwai.
| From Jincheng Station: | ||
| A | Shuitou–Zhaishan line | (departs daily at 8:30)
Stops on the tour include Juguang Tower, Shuitou Village, Wentai Pagoda and Zhaishan Tunnel. |
| B | Guningtou Battlefield line |
(departs daily at 13:30) Stops on the tour include Jincheng Civil Defense Tunnel, Guningtou Battle Museum, Shuangli Lake Wetland Nature Center and Cihu Observation Deck. |
| From Shanwai Station: | ||
| C | Shishan Folk Village Route | (departs daily at 8:30)
Stops on this tour: Shamei Old Street, the Culture Park, Mashan Observation Station, Shishan Howitzer Front, and Shanhou Folk Culture Village. (The Culture Park is closed on Mondays, so the tour visits the Guest House instead as its final stop.) |
| D | Rongyuan & Taihu Route | (departs daily at 13:30)
Stops on this tour: the August 23rd Artillery Battle Museum, Rongyuan Banyan Garden and the Yu Ta-wei Memorial Hall, the Military Brothel Exhibition Hall, Qionglin Village, the Bicycle Story House, and Chen Jing-lan Western-style House. |
Further reading:
Getting around the island: Kinmen car rental – the ultimate complete guide
Distinctive guesthouses: [Exclusive] Book a Kinmen car rental with gogoout and get a discount on a stay at 823 Villa
Nearby itineraries: [Kinmen car rental – gogoout] A self-drive island loop in search of the Wind Lion God
This article was translated by AI from the original Chinese version.
