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About
Taiwan
Taipei
2005 International Symposium on New Drug Development
Airport Transportation
Taxi is available at all times from the Chiang Kai-Shek (CKS)
International Airport to Taipei
ˇ@ City. Costs are approximately NT$1,200(US$37~38).
There are 6 shuttle-bus companies that provide transportation
between the CKS
ˇ@ International Airport and the Taipei Train Main Station everyday
in every 30 to 40 minutes.
ˇ@ Costs are approximately NT$110~140 (US$3~4), takes about 60
to 90 minutes to Taipei
ˇ@ City. |
Taxi
| Taxis are available 24 hours a day in Taipei.
It is recommended that you have the name of your hotel written
in Chinese on a piece of paper before you leave your hotel,
as few taxi drivers speak English. In the CKS International
airport, you could go to the information desk of Tourist Information
Desk right in the lobby to ask for assistance or any further
information. In Taipei city, the rate for taxis is NT$70 for
the first 1.65 kilometers and NT$5 will be added to every additional
3rd kilometers. A 20% surcharge is added from 23:00 to 6:00
next morning. |
Business
Hours Banks:
Banks are open 9 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. on weekdays.
Government offices:
Government offices are open 9 A.M. to noon and 1:30 P.M. to
5:30 P.M. from Monday through Friday.
Shops:
Shops shopping malls, restaurants, etc. are mostly open 10:00
~ 11:00 to 21:00 ~ 22:00. |
Currency and Credit Cards
The New Taiwan Dollar (NT$) is the national
currency of the Republic of China. Coins come in denominations
of 1, 5, 10 and 50; bills come in denominations of 50, 100,
200, 500, 1,000 and 2,000. While exchange rates vary from day
to day, the NT$ has been valued for approximately at around
32 ~ 33 to the US dollar.
Hotels, department stores, airlines and
major restaurants accept international credit cards, which include
VISA, American Express, Diner's Club and Master Card. |
Tax
| Value Added Tax (VAT) is levied on most goods
at a standard rate of 5% and is included in the price. In major
tourist hotels, a 10% service charge is sometimes levied on
rooms, meals or other services, and will be added to the bill.
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Tipping
| Tipping is optional. However, tips are usually
given for restaurant services and to hotel porters. |
Voltage
| The electric power is 110 volts, 60 cycles,
AC. |
Mobile Phone Network
Language
| The official language of Taiwan is Mandarin
Chinese, though other languages are also spoken. Many people
can speak some English (the most widely studied foreign language),
but taxi drivers general speak only Chinese and Mandarin. |
Passport and Visa
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We have 30 days visa waiver policy for following countries:
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Costa
Rica, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland,
Iceland, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg,
Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway,
Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, U.K., and
U.S.
Requirements:
1. A passport valid for at least six months
2. A return plane ticket or a plane ticket and a visa for
the next destination, and a confirmed
ˇ@plane seat reservation for his (her) departure.
3. No extension after 30 days.
If you are not from the counties mentioned above, you need
to apply Visa. The Visa application form: http://www.boca.gov.tw/%7Eboca2000/form/VisaAF_A4.pdf
For further information and regulation of Passport or Visa,
please check out the website listed below.
Ministry
of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China
Taiwan
Online
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Climate
The average maximum daily temperature ranges
from 28˘XC to 30˘XC (82˘XF ~ 86˘XF). Light clothing is advisable.
However, as most of the buildings are air-conditioned, it is
suggested that you bring a light jacket for long sittings. For
further information regarding weather condition, please check
the website list below.
http://www.cwb.gov.tw/V4/index.htm
(Chinese)
http://www.cwb.gov.tw/V4e/index.htm
(English) |
Insurance
| The participants of the 4th Meeting of the
Council for Promotion of Tourism in Asia have obtained the insurance
against accidence, personal injuries, and sickness during 11/17-11/20.
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Link to Taiwan
Useful Phone Numbers
CKS Int'l Airport Tourist Service Center 886-3-383-3666
Tourism Bureau's Tourist Information 886-2-2717-3737
Directory Assistance in English 886-2-2311-6796
Foreign Affairs Division, Taipei Office 886-2-2381-8341
Government Information Office 886-2-2322-8888
International Operator Assistance 100
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CKS International Airport Terminal and airline
information
The floor plan of Terminal I
The floor plan of Terminal II
MRT Route
Please refer to http://english.trtc.com.tw/
for the complete map. Passengers can take the blue line
to Taipei City Hall Station. It will take approximately
10-15 minutes to walk from Taipei City Hall Station to the
Taipei International Convention Center.
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