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Information
About Taiwan (external
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Area:
36,000 square kilometers
Population: 23 million
Capital: Taipei
Language: Mandarin/Taiwanese /Hakka
Religion: Buddhism/Taoism/Christianity/Islam/Catholicism
Taiwan is
a subtropical island and lies on the western edge of the
Pacific Ocean. The continuous tectonic movements have
created majestic peaks and steeply eastern coastline.
Lying from north to south, five mountains accidentally
form a mountain chain and cleave the narrow long island
The western plain is industrialized while the eastern
strip is preserving the nature and farming. The
magnificently winding highways, narrowly run between the
eastern coastline and steep cliffs, or along gorges, are
masterpieces of nature and man-made works.
The south
coastline is the paradise for water activities, such as
surfing, snorkeling, motorcycling, etc. Recreation
resorts attract crowded tourists on holidays. The
National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium provides
exhibitions in two halls; one is Waters of Taiwan and
another is Coral Kingdom Pavilion. The Coral Kingdom
Pavilion is immersed in coral reef with brightly colored
fishes swim vividly. What a stunning experience!
For more
information about Taiwan, please visit
Taiwan Touch Your Heart or
A Glance at Taiwan
How to fly to
Taiwan
There are
two international airports in Taiwan, CKS(TPE) Airport in
Taoyuan county, which is the nearest airport to NCU, and
Hsiao-Kang Airport in Kaohsiung, 4-hour drive to venue.
Climate
Summer,
from June to September, is hot and humid. Bring casual
clothes, sandals, and rain gear for guarantee of nice
trip, though rainfall is often limited to afternoon and
evening storms. The average temperature varies from 27°C
to 35°C. For weather forecast click
here
Weather in Taiwan
Electricity
Electricity is 110 Volts, 60 cycles AC here. A
multi-plug adaptor should be carried for local sockets.
Currency
Taiwan’s
official currency is the New Taiwan Dollars (NTD or
NT$). For currency exchange rate please click here
Banks and
major hotel will exchange most major currencies. Major
credit cards are accepted in most Taiwanese cities and
towns.
Tipping
A 10-percent service charge and a 5-percent sales tax are
automatically included in room rates and meals. Tipping
is optional here.
Business Hours
Banks:
Monday - Friday 09:00 to 15:30 Government Offices:
Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00 Department Stores: Sunday
- Saturday 10:00/11:00 - 21:00/22:00
Media
Three
local English newspapers, Taiwan News, Taipei Times, and
China Post, can be purchased in convenient stores, such
as 7-11, HiLife, Family mart etc.
Time
Taiwan is
GMT(Greenwich Mean Time) + 8 hours. |
