Adobe MAX 2006
Taiwan-Taipei Introduction
Taipei is Taiwan's largest city as well as its economic, political, and cultural center. It is a modern cosmopolitan metropolis with a lively and diversified face, filled with exuberance.
The internationally renowned National Palace Museum has an inexhaustible collection of precious historical Chinese arts and artifacts that no visitor can afford to miss; with the fun activities available in Taipei night market is also popular thing to do, especially Shihlin and Haushi Street Night Market.
On the city's outskirts, Yangmingshan is one of the places in the Taipei area where you can indulge yourself in a hot mineral bath; for the pleasure of relieving the exhaustion of a day's travels, you can also go to the hot springs of Beitou or Wulai. Taipei also has the largest zoo in Taiwan, where you can see the rare Formosan black bear, cuddly koalas, and stately king penguins. The city's comprehensive rapid transit system takes you quickly to the zoo or just about anyplace you might want to go in the metropolitan area.
About Taiwan
- Area :36,000 square kilometers
- Population: 23 million
- Capital : Taipei City
- Language : Mandarin/Taiwanese/Hakka
- Religion : Buddhism/Taoism/Christian/Islam/Catholicism
- President : Chen Shui-bian
- Currency: Taiwanese Dollar (exchange rate/ 1NT: 33US)
- Voltage: 110V
- Weather (Temperature): about 20°C during the November
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport- Transportation
TTY International Airport is located in Taoyuan County approximately 40 kilometers, or about 50 minutes by car or bus from downtown Taipei.
Bus
Where to buy bus tickets:
Taoyuan Bus Corporation: Fare paid on the bus.
Other buses: Ticket counters are located in the Arrival Passenger Reception Areas of both Terminals.
Terminal I Bus Platform: On the southwest side of the Arrival Passenger Reception Area.
Terminal II Bus Platform: On the northeast side of the Arrival Passenger Reception Area on the first floor of the terminal.
Adult single fares vary from NT$110 to $140.
Taxi
Taxi queues are outside the Arrival Halls of both terminals. To ensure the safety of passengers, only the taxis approved by the Aviation Police Bureau are permitted to operate in TTY Airport.
Airport taxis form airport to Taipei city is approx. NT$1,100.
Attractions
Taipei 101
Taipei 101 is the tallest building in the world, with a mass of shops on the lower floors, incorporating many top brands under the LVMH group, such as Louis Vuitton, Dior, Celine, etc. The fourth floor houses the Page One bookstore from Singapore, with the highest-roofed coffee house in Taipei and many fine restaurants.
Zoo
The Taipei Zoo is the largest city zoo in Asia. Upon entering the grounds, you will find an extremely popular panda facility on your left. Next, Listen to the recorded guide as he takes you along to the bird sanctuary, the Amphibians and Reptile House, the Penguin House and other areas such as the Tropical, African, Australian, Desert Animal Areas. In the Insect House, it is possible to come in contact with insects up close.
Shihlin Night Market
Shihlin Night Market is the one of the largest night markets in Taipei. The night market is formed by many prosperous shops on Wenlin Road, Datung Road and Danan Road, etc. Among them, Shihlin Market was built as early as in 1899 and the market is famous for various snacks and eatery. Many visitors have come to Shihlin Night Market to enjoy the delicious foods. Thus, Shihlin Night Market has become a renowned place for great foods.
Haushi Night Market
Haushi Night Market is located nearby Lungshan Temple. A Chinese traditional post stands at the entrance of Haushi Night Market. Chinese traditional lamps are hung along the street. There are old, historical shops along the street that provide great dishes.
National Palace Museum
The National Palace Museum houses the world's largest collection of priceless Chinese art treasures, one which spans China's nearly 5,000-year history. Most of the museum's 620,000 art objects were part of the Chinese imperial collection, which began over 1,000 years ago in the early Sung dynasty.
More travel information：
http://www.taiwan.net.tw/lan/cht/index/index.asp
Hotel Accommodation
Grand Hyatt Taipei (5mins by foot)
Tel: 886-2-2720-1234
Fax: 886-2-2720-1111
Address: No.2, Sung Shou Road, Taipei, Taiwan
Web site: http://taipei.grand.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp
Agora Garden Taipei (10-15mins by foot)
Tel: 886-2-87805168
Fax: 886-2-87805608
Address: No.68, Sung-Kao, Rd., Taipei, Taiwan
Web site: http://www.agoragdn.com.tw/mainpage.asp
Far Eastern Plaza Hotel (10mins by car)
Tel: 886-2-2378-8888
Fax: 886-2-2377-7777
Address: No.201, Tun Hwa South Road, Sec. 2, Taipei 106, Taiwan
Web site: http://www.feph.com.tw
Sheraton Taipei Hotel (20mins by car)
Tel: 886-2-2321-5511
Fax: 886-2-2394-4240
Address: No.12, Chung Hsiao East Road, Sec 1, Taipei, Taiwan
Web site: http://www.sheraton-taipei.com
Event Venue: Taipei International Convention Center (TICC)
Location : 1 Hsin-yi Rd., Sec. 5, Taipei, Taiwan ROC
Transportation Information
Bus
The bus system is also reliable and efficient. There are more than 300 bus lines and the major transfer hub is around Taipei Main Station. The bus system is extremely comprehensive, but can be difficult for non-Chinese speakers. Most of the bus drivers do not speak English and these is no English information on bus stops. The fare for traveling within one section is NT$15 per section. Buses do not provide change. Most bus services run until 23:00.
「Keelung Rd.」Taipei World Trade Center:
258.292.293.611.284.294.282.20.265
「Zhuangjing Rd.」Taipei World Trade Center:
22.37.226.266.288.33
「Hsin-yi Rd.」Taipei World Trade Center:
294.202.207. Shin-yi Main Line
More information: http://www.taipeibus.taipei.gov.tw/english%5Cebus.asp
Mass Rapid Transit System (Metro)
Taipei has a convenient public transportation system. The MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) is very efficientand is the only rapid transit system in the country.here are four different lines identified by colors; the blue line can be took and transfer the bus or by foot to TICC. The fare, calculated by distance, is relatively cheap. Those planning frequent trips can buy a one-day, unlimited travel ticket at MRT stations for NT$150
Take Metro BANQIAO Nangang Line(Blue Line) to 「Taipei City Hall」 Station, then
- From exit walking on Keelung Rd. directly, then join onto 1-6Rd. and TICC Main Entrance.
- From exit taking Keelung Rd., then loin onto Songgao Rd., and turn right to Shihfu Rd., the join onto Hsin-yi Rd and TICC Main Entrance.
More information: http://www.trtc.com.tw/e/
Taxi
Taxi service in Taipei is extremely convenient. However, most taxi drivers do not speak English too, so it is advisable to get the reception desk staff at your hotel to write down the name of your destination in Chinese, along with the name and address of the place you will be. The fare, it will be charged about 250NT from Taipei Tran Station to TICC.
