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Travel Kit Part 1 Travel Info

Prepared by SPRG September 2018 Welcome to , !

This document shares basic information on Taipei. We wish you find it helpful when planning your visit here. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any assistance.

SPRG Contacts: Richard Tsang E-Mail: [email protected] M: +852 9011 5873 Eveline Wan E-Mail: [email protected] M: +852 9460 6532 Nancy Huang E-Mail: [email protected] M: +886 935 142 727

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About Taiwan

Language​ Mandarin and Hakka Electricity​ 110 V, 60Hz​ Type of Socket​ Both A and B types of electrical plugs are used in Taiwan. (Type A is mostcommon)​ Taiwan Cell Phone System​ GSM cellular phone system​ Tax​ VAT: 5%​

3 Useful Numbers

Emergency Service Police 110 Fire and Ambulance 119 Foreign Affairs Department of the National Police Administration +886 2 2394 5900

English-language Directory Assistance 106 Tourist and Trade Services Tourist Information Hotline +886 2 2717 3737 24-Hour Toll-Free Travel Information Call Center 0800 011 765 Taiwan Visitors Association +886 2 2594 3261 General Inquiry Time 117 Weather 166

4 Taiwan Currency - the (NT$)

Five denominations in paper money and five in coins. Paper money comes in NT$2000, NT$1000, NT$500, NT$200, and NT$100 denominations. Coins come in NT$50, NT$20, NT$10, NT$5 and NT$1 denominations. NT$50 NT$5 NT$1

NT$10 NT$20

Click the URL below to check the location of Currency Exchange Centers at Taoyuan airport : https://www.taoyuan-airport.com/english/store3_1/1103

5 Transportation

MRT Taoyuan Airport Line - MRT Taoyuan Airport Line links up Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport and its surrounding cities. A ride from Airport to the is NT$160. There are two types of trains, Express Train and Commuter Train. Express Train is purple and Commuter Train is blue. For further information about Taoyuan Airport Line , please refer to p.15 TRTC - The MRT's many trains and its seamless bus transfer make up Taipei's convenient transport system. Bus – Routes cover almost all of Taipei city. Railway – Taiwan’s trains go through big cities and small towns. YouBike – YouBike provides rental services throughout the city. The user may rent one bike in a place and return it in another. Easy Card – Easy Card is a contactless electronic fare-card that may be used at MRT, bus, parking lots, or partnership stores. The customer may top up the card in all MRT stations and convenience stores.

Taxi– Can be hailed on the street or summoned by either phone or apps. In Taipei, the first 1.25km is NT$70. From that point on, every additional 200m is NT$5. Night cab charges NT$20 more per ride. Cross-town long-distance taxi does not charge by the meter. Please discuss the fee with your taxi driver first.

6 MRT Routes and Stations

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport

BL13 Sheraton Grand Taipei Hotel

7 MRT Ticket Categories and Pricing:

• One-way ticket (IC token, ticket card） NT$20 ~ 65 1. Suitable for one-time trips 2. Ticket machines sell tickets in every MRT station 3. Effective only on the day of purchase

• Taipei Pass One-day Pass NT$180 、 One-day Pass NT$250(Gondola version) 、 Two-day Pass NT$310 、 Three-day Pass NT$440 、 Five-day Pas NT$700 1. Suitable for short-term travelers 2. Unlimited rides with MRT, city and prefectural buses. 3. 1-day pass (Gondola version) allows 3 trips on 4. Available at the customer service counter in every MRT station 5. Expires on the date of the number of days printed on the pass after the date of first-use • MRT One-day Pass NT$150 1. Suitable for one-day visitors who intend to use the MRT to see the most of Taipei 2. Effective on the day of purchase • 24hr Pass NT$180 1. The ticket is valid for unlimited travel on the Taipei Metro within 24 hours from the first use

8 EasyCard

• How to buy an EasyCard: The cards are sold outright without any deposit or disposable value, with invoices issued. The cards are available at all Taipei Metro information counters, convenience stores (i.e. 7-ELEVEN, FamilyMart, Hi-Life, OK mart) and EasyCard Service Centers.

• EasyCard Refunds: 1. EasyCards can be refunded at all metro station information counters, the EasyCard Corporation, and the EasyCard Corporation Service Center. Foreign residents can get a refund by using a self- addressed, prepaid, EasyCard Corporation envelope, available at commissioned convenience stores. 2. If the EasyCard has been used more than 5 times and was purchased more than 3 months ago, the NT$100 deposit will be refunded as well as the remaining credit. If the EasyCard has been used less than 5 times or was purchased less than 3 months ago, an additional service fee of NT$20 will be charged.

• How do I add value to the EasyCard? There are three ways to add value to your EasyCard: 1. By using the Automatic Value-Adding Machines (EasyCard Value-Adding Machines are installed at all Taipei Metro stations and commissioned car parks. ) 2. Adding value at the Information Counter at any metro station 3. Adding value at commissioned convenience stores

For more information, please click here.

9 Weather in Taipei in November

Weather: The weather is cool. It is one of the best times of the year to visit Taiwan, with mostly sunny and pleasant weather and little rain.

Clothing: During the day it is warm. A T-shirt or a long- sleeve shirt is suitable. For early morning and evening, a coat is needed. If you plan to visit mountainous areas, a coat and a sweater would be necessary.

Average figures, data comes from https://www.holiday-weather.com/taipei/averages/november/

10 How to buy Prepaid SIM Cards at Taoyuan Airport

• In Taiwan you must register for a SIM card using your passport. • There are three main mobile companies which sell cards at the airport, Chunghwa, Taiwan Mobile, and FarEast Tone. You can find them at telecommunication service center. • For prices and different plans, please refer to page 12. • Most plans come with unlimited data and some credit for voice calls!

For more information about Cellular Service Centers at Taoyuan Airport, please click the URL below: https://www.taoyuan-airport.com/english/store3_1/1106

Wifi egg is an alternative!

• You can rent a wifi egg online (e.g. KLOOK) in advance and pick up at the Unite Traveler counter in the airport. • Open hour of Unite Traveler counter: 05:30－01:00

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Chunghwa

12 About Sheraton Grand Taipei Hotel

Address: No. 12, Section 1, Zhongxiao East Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei 台灣台北市中正區忠孝東路一段12號

Taipei Main Station Shandao Temple Station Exit2 (Sheraton Grand Taipei Hotel )

For more information about Sheraton Grand Taipei Hotel, please click the URL below: http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/prope rty/overview/index.html?EM=VTY_SI_956_TAIPEI _PROP_OVERVIEW&propertyID=956&language=e n_US&localeCode=en_US

Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge

13 Nearby the Hotel

• (7-11) • 2-minute walk from the hotel • Address: No.4-3, Linsen South Road, Zhongzheng District • Opening hours: 24 hours

• Coffee Shop (Starbucks) • 6-minute walk from the hotel • Opening hours: 07:00-21:00 • Address: No.7, Qingdao W.Rd.

• Supermarket (Pxmart) • 4-minute walk from the hotel • Opening hours: 08:00-23:00 • Address: No. 86, Section 1, Zhongxiao East Road, Zhongzheng District

14 Options for getting to and from Sheraton Grand Taipei Hotel

1) Taxi • Fee: Range from NT$1,100 to NT$1,200 • Travel Time: 50 minutes

2) Uber • Fee: Range from NT$988 to NT$1,586 • Travel Time: 50 minutes

3) Private Car Service by Sheraton Grand Taipei Hotel • Fee: Limousine service at NT$2,800Net per car per trip, maximum 3 persons • Travel Time: 50 minutes • Limousine service must be guaranteed by credit card and changes to arrival time notified at least 3 hours in advance to avoid a “No Show” charge • Please refer to the booking form sent by Angela on July 25 & book directly with the hotel

15 Options for getting to and from Sheraton Grand Taipei Hotel

4) Airport Luxury Bus + MRT Bus info: • Fee: Range from NT$100 to NT$150 https://www.taoyuanairport.com/english/Buses • Hours of operation: Daily 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM • Travel Time: 1 hour • Guests traveling from Taoyuan airport to Taipei may get off at Taipei West Bus Station, Terminal A and take the MRT Bannan line at Taipei Main Station to Shandao Temple Station. The hotel is located next to Shandao Temple Station, Exit 2 • Guests traveling from Taipei to Taoyuan airport can board the airport luxury bus from the intersection of Zhenjiang Street and Linshen South Road. The bus stop is located right across the street from the hotel's west end entrance.

5) Airport Luxury Bus + Taxi • Fee: Range from NT$100 to NT$150 (Airport Luxury Bus) + Fees range from NT$95-105 (Taxi) • Travel time: 1 hour • Guests may take taxi from Taipei Main Station to the hotel

6) MRT Taoyuan Airport Line + MRT Bannan line • Fee: NT$160 • Hours of operation: Daily 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM • Travel Time: 36 minutes by Express Train and 50 minutes by Commuter Train • Guests traveling from Taoyuan airport may get off at Taipei Main Station and take the MRT Bannan line to Shandao Temple Station. The hotel is located next to Shandao Temple Station, Exit 2

Taoyuan Airport Line Bannan line

Airport Terminal 1 / 2 Taipei Main Station Shandao Temple Station 16 ENJOY YOUR STAY IN TAIPEI

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