Visitors' Guides to Taiwan
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The 4th International Conference on Systematic Innovation & 5th IFIP Computer-Aided Innovation Working Conference June 26-29, 2013, Hsinchu Sponsor: The Society of Systematic Innovation Venue: National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan http://www.systematic-innovation.org/icsi/icsi2013/ Visitors’ Guides to Taiwan Exclusively for participants of the 4th International Conference on Systematic Innovation & 5th IFIP Edited by: The Organizing Committee of the Conference Version date: May 15, 2013 1 Table of Contents 0. Purposes of document 1. General information regarding Taiwan 2. Arrival and Departure Information 3. From Airport to Hotel(s) 4. Recommended Tourist Sights in Taiwan & Travel Agency 5. Frequently used English/Chinese translations 6. Emergencies 7. Famous night markets in Hsinchu City 8. Commonly used contact information 9. Visa Information 10. Credit 2 0. Purposes of document This document supplies helpful information for international visitors to this conference. Note that the currency exchange rates fluctuate and quoted prices provide only good reference points. Actual prices at the time of transaction may or may not deviate from the numbers quoted in this document. Chinese words herein may serve as translation help when you need to communicate with local service providers. 1. General information regarding Taiwan (1) Taiwan at a glance Area 36,000 square kilometers Population 23 million Capital Taipei City Languages Mandarin/Taiwanese/Hakka (Official: Mandarin) Religion Buddhism/Taoism/Christian/Islam/Catholicism It lies off the southeastern coast of Asia, across Taiwan Strait from Mainland China. To the north lie Japan and Okinawa; to the south, the Philippines. Many airlines fly to Taiwan, helping make it a perfect travel destination. Taiwan sees climates of many types: tropical, sub-tropical, and temperate, providing clear differentiation between seasons. Blending of Hakka, Taiwanese, and mainland Chinese cultures yields a plethora of cultural and social color. Be it is religion, architecture, language, living habits, or food, this island forms one big exciting melting pot! Food best represents our cultural mixing and matching. Currency exchange rate: 1 U.S.D. ≒ 30 NT (New Taiwan Dollar) with fluctuations 3 (2) Venue information & Airport codes Venue information Engineering I Building, National Tsing Hua University 101, Sec. 2, Guan-Fu Road, Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C. Dept. Of Industrial Engineering & Engineering Management Airport codes 桃園中正機場 TAIPEI-CHIANG KAI SHEK (CSK Airport) TPE (Main arrival Port) 松山 SUNG SHAN-TAIPEI CITY TSA (3) Climate Information Please refer to http://www.cwb.gov.tw/eng/index.htm 2. Arrival and Departure Information Procedures & Regulations for Arrival at CSK Airport Essential documents for arrival: (1) passport, (2) Customs Declaration Form, (3) visa, (4) flight ticket stub, and (5) Disembarkation Form Arrival procedures in order: 4 Procedures & Regulations for Departure Please be sure to arrive at the airport at least two hours before your flight's scheduled departure time. Essential documents for departure: (1) passport, (2) flight ticket, and (3) embarkation card. Departure procedures in order are shown as: For detail information, please refer to http://www.taoyuanairport.gov.tw/english/index.jsp 3. From Airport to Hotel(s) The easiest way to go from the Airport to Hotel is to take a taxi to your destination Hotel at Hsinchu. You may also have someone to arrange someone to pick you up in the airport. The conference Secretariat can order a taxi pick-up for you at your designated airport at your own expenses. You may indicate so in your returned registration form. Pick-up service from TPE airport to Hsinchu cost about NT$ 1,200 one way. Public Transportations require transfers and are stated below. Ask airport information for exact location of shuttle buses. A. From C.K.S. Airport to Hsinchu First C.K.S. Airport to THSR( Taiwan High Speed Rail) Taoyuan Station(高鐵桃園站): about 1US$ 搭乘統聯客運到桃園高鐵站 機場一期航廈往高鐵桃園站 Taoyuan Int’l Airport Terminal 1 to THSR Taoyuan Station Routes Stops Fare (NT$) Service Hours Journey Time CKS Airport 07:00-23:45 Adult NT$30 UBUS 統聯 THSR Taoyuan Station THSR Taoyuan Station 20min Child NT$15 06:30-22:30 5 【Information】乘車資訊 1. Buys tickets rides in a carriage: (購票乘車,依購買班次時刻搭乘,購票地點如下) (1) UBUS counter in Arrival Greeting Hall (桃園機場:一、二期航廈入境大廳統聯服務櫃台) (2) (Platform 1 in bus transfer station(高鐵桃園站:客運轉運站 1 號月台) 2. Headway (班距): Peak hours: every 10-15 minutes (尖峰每 10~15 分鐘一班) 3. Service phone/Operation hours (1) Toll-free number: 0800-241560 (24 hours). (2) Terminal 1 counter 一期航廈櫃台:03-3834779。(服務時間:06:00~24:00)。 (3) Terminal 2 counter 二期航廈櫃台:03-3833552。(服務時間:06:00~24:00)。 (4) THSRC station 高鐵桃園站:0913085530。(服務時間:07:00~23:45)。 6 Second THSR Taoyuan Station(桃園高鐵站) to THSR HsinchuStation(新竹高鐵站) :about US$3 搭乘高鐵 Routes Stops Fare (NT$) Service Hours Journey Time THSR HsinchuStation Adult NT$130 THSR Taoyuan Station THSR 06:00-23:30 12min Child NT$65 7 Third THSR HsinchuStation(新竹高鐵站) TO Hotel A). TO Berkeley business Hotel, Kuan-Fu Road, Hsinchu (柏克萊商務大飯店-光復店(新竹市)) :http://www.bbhotel.url.tw/ 1. By taxi Routes Stops Fare (NT$) Journey Time Berkeley business Hotel, Kuan-Fu Road, THSR HsinchuStation Approximately NT$250 20 min Hsinchu 2. By free H.S.R. shuttle bus Routes Stops Fare (NT$) Journey Time NTHU stop (About 20 meters from the stop is THSR HsinchuStation the Berkeley business Hotel, Kuan-Fu Road, Free 20min Hsinchu) From Berkeley business Hotel, Kuan-Fu Road, Hsinchu to National Tsing Hua University(NTHU) 國立清華大學 :about US$6 (NT$ 100) by taxi Berkeley business Hotel, Kuan-Fu Road, Hsinchu Map Berkeley business Hotel, Kuan-Fu Road, Hsinchu Address: No. 272, Section 2, Kuang-Fu Road, Hsinchu, Taiwan 30013, R.O.C. TEL: : +886-3-5728668 ; FAX: : +886-3-5728035 ; http://www.bbhotel.url.tw/ 8 B). TO Ambassador Hotel (國賓大飯店) :about US$7 http://www.ambassadorhotel.com.tw/HC/ambassador_hsinchu.htm?LC=TC 1. By taxi Routes Stops Fare (NT$) Journey Time THSR HsinchuStation Ambassador Hotel Approximately NT$250 15min 2. From Ambassador Hotel to National Tsing Hua University(NTHU) 國立清華大學 :about US$6 by taxi Taxi Fare: about NT$200 Ambassador Hotel Hsinchu Map 9 C). To National Tsing Hua University Guest House (清華大學會館) Address: No. 101, Section 2, Kuang-Fu Road, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan http://my.nthu.edu.tw/~affairs/affairs/aborthotell.htm 1. By Bus THSR Shuttle Bus to National Tsing Hua University THSR Hsinchu Station-Dongmen Market ‧Downtown Direction: Passengers may only board the bus at THSR station. ‧THSR Station Direction: Passengers may board the bus at any stop, and only disembark at THSR station 2. By Taxi Taiwan Taxi Service number:4058-8888(available over entire Taiwan) Mobile number:55688 Website:http://www.taiwantaxi.com.tw The taxis at THSR Taoyuan and Hsinchu Stations are provided and administrated by Taiwan Taxi. D). TO Lakeshore Hotel (煙波飯店) about US$10 by taxi http://www.lakeshore.com.tw/en/index.htm 1. By taxi Routes Stops Fare (NT$) Journey Time Lakeshore Hotel Approximately THSR HsinchuStation 25min NT$320 10 2. By Highway Route 1: Take National Freeway No.1 Exit at Hsinchu Interchange to downtown direction and merge onto Kuang -fu Road. Please note that do not get on the viaduct. Then turn left on Nan-da Road and continue on Ming-hu Road. The hotel is on the left-hand side. Route 2: Take National Freeway No.3 Exit at Hsinchu Interchange exit 103 and turn right to Ku -che Road. Then turn left on Chai-chiao Road. Continue on Ming-hu Road. The hotel is on the right-hand side. 3. From Lakeshore Hotel to National Tsing Hua University(NTHU) 國立清華大學 : about US$6 by taxi Taxi Fare: about NT$200 T Lakeshore Hotel Hsinchu Map 11 =================================================================================================== 4. Recommended Tourist Sights in Taiwan & Travel Agency (nformation From Sol Hotel) Confucius Temple 孔廟 The Confucius Temple of Hsinchu City (a.k.a. Wen Temple), built in the 15th year of Chiaching of the Ching Dynasty (1810 A.D.), was originally a school of Confucian teachings of the Tanshui Division. Its location was at the present Chengkung Village, between Sunrise Department Store and Kuochi Theater. This temple once served as a station for the Japanese garrison, with the sacred ceremony temporarily abolished during that time. Later, because of the people’s protests, ceremony was resumed and Japanese military withdrawn. The gods were then still worshiped at Tacheng Shrine. Side rooms around Tacheng Shrine served as classrooms for public schools in Hsinchu. After thousands of years, Confucius teachings of still affect the lives of the people in Hsinchu. This temple has become the palace where the spirit of Confucian teachings is kept. Every September 28th, the Sacred Ceremony in honor of Confucius is a major event for Hsinchu City. Dong-Men Town 迎曦門 Dong-Men Town, established in Dao-Guang 7th Year and completed on August 20th (lunar calendar) in Dao-Guang 9th Year, is Ying-Xi gate. It has more than one hundred seventy years of history and features four towers: north gate Gong-Chen (no longer exists), west gate Yi-Shuang (no longer exists), south gate Ge-Xun (no longer exists), and east gate Ying-Xi gate (still exist). Under constant maintenance by the government, Dong-Men Town has become the spiritual castle for people of Hsinchu. She is the only witness for construction process of Hsinchu old town, still standing on the street and telling all those people the story about Hsin-Chien. In December 1998, reconstruction of Dong-Men Town began. In order to ensure full protection of this square, construction has altered its designs eight times, which combines design perspectives of historic sights with the new city, design features of historic and modern engineering.