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Home > GENERAL INFORMATION
| Area : |
36,000 square kilometers |
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| Population : |
23 million |
| Language : |
Mandarin / Taiwanese / Hakka / Indigenous Languages |
| Religion : |
Buddhism / Taoism / Christianity / Islam |
| President : |
Ma Ying-jeou |
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Taiwan once created an “economic miracle” that aroused the admiration of the world with its 3C products sold throughout the globe. For this reason, the general impression of Taiwan is that of a technologically advanced “industrial island” or “island of technology.” Once a traveler arrives in Taiwan, however, he or she will discover that the island nurtures a wide array of tourism and ecological resources, a diversity of traditional folk customs, a rich culture, modern arts, and fantastic food. In short, they discover that Taiwan is “beyond expectations.”
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There are more than 200 mountains that soar above 3,000 meters in height, and the unique geology and topography have created countless arresting landscapes and alluring coastal scenes. Geographically, Taiwan is situated at the point where the Asian continental shelf meets the vast Pacific Ocean, providing it with an unparalleled ecological diversity and a huge number of plant and animal species concentrated in a relatively small place — perfect for ecotourism. Taiwan has world-class natural landscapes such as the awesome Taroko Gorge; it is the repository of true Chinese culture; its National Palace Museum is listed as one of the top five museums in the world; it has once the world’s tallest certified building in Taipei 101; and it has the highest mountain in Northeast Asia, Yushan (also known as Jade Mountain). We also have some of the friendliest people in the world, 24-hour bookstores and convenience shops, and bustling night markets — all of which imprint indelible memories in the minds of visitors.
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And Taiwan offers a year-long series of exciting festivals such as the Lantern Festival, the Mazu (Goddess of the Sea) Culture Festival, Ghost Festival, aborigine harvest festivals, and countless others. These events provide countless opportunities for joyful participation, and infinite chances to learn about Taiwan’s religious observances and living practices.
Everybody knows that Taiwan is a gourmet’s paradise, with the finest of Chinese cuisine, the booming development of foreign restaurants, and unique dining opportunities in establishments serving local Taiwanese snacks, Hakka dishes, aborigine banquets, and night-market foods, as well as exquisite international dining in five-star hotels. Whatever your preference and budget, Taiwan will easily satisfy your taste buds.
We also have the advantage of convenient transportation and an excellent travel environment that you will want to enjoy again and again. |
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| Taipei Brief |
- Taipei is situated near the northern tip of Taiwan and is the island’s political, economic, education, cultural and entertainment center. Taipei not only showcases any different foreign cultures and people but also embraces people from many other countries.
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| Climate: |
- The climate is subtropical. The temperatures in February are 13°C - 19°C, the average temperature is 16°C. In March temperatures are between 15°C - 22°C, with an average about 18°C. There often is light spring rain in February, March and April.
- In Taiwan, May is quite a rainy season, and the rainfalls in this month have been given a beautiful name: the plum rain. Compared to drizzly spring rain, it rains more frequently and heavily. Don’t have cold feet because of the rain. Apart from the wet days, going out for picnic or sport is still enjoyable under breeze and lovely sunshine. The daily average temperature is 25°C (18°C - .34°C).
- During this period we suggest you keep an eye on weather reports, because during typhoon weather the roaring waves at the coast are not to be regarded as one of Taiwan's tourist scenes. During autumn (September to October) you can wholeheartedly enjoy the cool and soothing weather, while Taiwan's relatively warm and short winter (November to February) is the time for you to admire the beautifully colored maple trees. The cold fronts that reach Taiwan sporadically are greatly favored by the island's hot spring lovers. In short, Taiwan, where it always seems to be spring, is your perfect travel destination!
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| Voltage: |
- 110V 60 Hz is widely used in Taiwan. Most plugs are 2-hole flat blade attachment plug, & 3-hole flat blades with a round grounding pin are also seen. Foreigners may bring Power Plug Adapters or transformers to visit Taiwan.
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| Currency: |
- The unit of Taiwan currency is the New Taiwan Dollar. Paper money comes in denominations of 100, 200, 500, 1000, and 2000 dollars. Most common are the $100 and $1000 bills. You can change money at banks and big luxury hotels. The commonly accepted cards are Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Most banks are open weekdays 9:00am to 3:30pm. (Weekdays are Mon to Fri). US dollars and Japanese Yen can be changed directly in each bank. If you need to change other country currencies, not all banks are authorized to do so. The Bank of Taiwan is your first choice. To save time, we suggest that you use the foreign-exchange service in your own country.
- The Bank of Taiwan business information can be found at: http://www.bot.com.tw/English/BusinessUnits/default.htm
- The following are rough estimates of currency conversions:
NT$32 – NT$34 = US$1
NT$19 – NT$22 = SG$1
NT$45 – NT$ 46= EUR$1
NT$3 – NT$5 = JPY$10
NT$25 – NT$26 = AU$1
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| Visa |
- Citizens from over 30 foreign nations can enter Taiwan with visa-exempt status or with landing visas. For information regarding obtaining Taiwanese visa, please refer to the website of the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs at: http://www.boca.gov.tw/
(If you have any question about your visa, please contact the Conference Secretariat.)
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