Airports
 Kaohsiung (Xiao-Gang) International Airport is a medium-sized airport about six miles from the city, with flights coming in from all over the world except from mainland China. Formerly called Chiang Kai-shek International Airport, Kaohsiung International Airport is now the second-largest airport in Taiwan and mainly serves flights from other Southeast Asian cities.
 There are two terminals at Kaohsiung International Airport - domestic and international – and facilities include ATMs, currency exchange, a post office, duty-free shopping, and a bar and restaurant in the International Terminal. Regional direct flights come in from Tokyo, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh, and Singapore.
The airport is about 20 minutes from the city, and buses, taxis and scooters provide access. Public bus number 301, Kaohsiung Motor Transit Company buses and Chung-Nan Motor Transit Company buses all run to the city from the airport.
 Kaohsiung is on the main Western Line and Pingtung Line, and standard express services make the trip from Taipei in about four hours. With the advent of the HSR (High Speed Rail line), however, travel times have decreased significantly from the capital to just 90 minutes. Unfortunately, the HSR Kaohsiung Station is in the northern part of Kaohsiung in Zuoying, and passengers need to take a connecting metro, train or bus to get to the city centre.
The main train station in Kaohsiung is located in San Min district on Jian Guo 2nd road and you can book tickets at stations within Taiwan.
 Bus travel within Kaohsiung city is reliable and efficient, and most major attractions are covered. The main bus terminal in Kaohsiung is situated in front of the train station and most bus companies have offices here. For long distance travel, Taiwan coaches are well equipped with reclining seats, TVs on each seat back, toilets, and drink and snack provisions.
 If you plan on travelling around Kaohsiung county, you can hire a car and go at your own pace. Driving within the city can be difficult as congestion is common and parking can be hard to find. Inroads have been made of late to rectify parking issues with the building of underground car parks and the provision of easier street parking.
Getting about Kaohsiung by scooter is also an option, and loads of places rent motorbikes by the day or week. There is a dedicated scooter/bicycle lane on many major city roads and drivers and passengers must wear a helmet by law; expect an on-the-spot fine for ignoring this rule.
Scooters range from 50cc up to 250cc and above, although four-stroke 100cc and 125cc Hondas are becoming more common and are hardy and reliable. The larger bikes may be suitable if you plan on doing a lot of riding, with better suspension and extras.
 Taxis are available all over and can be hailed from the street or found at major hotels and outside the train station. If you’re not sure where you are going, it may be best to take a taxi, although always agree on a price beforehand.
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