It is our great pleasure to welcome you to Taiwan for TDDW 2014 in Kaohsiung. The mountains, the sea and the river have weaved this spectacular natural landscape of Kaohsiung. It is distinct from the other cities. We look forward to sharing the beauty of Kaohsiung with you.
Traffic
International Airlines
Taiwan's international air routes are served by 34 airlines that fly to 56 major cities throughout the world. Four carriers operate domestic routes that reach to all of the island's main cities and offshore islands. There are two international airports in Taiwan: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport in Taoyuan (about 40 KM from Taipei City), and Hsiao-Kang Airport in Kaohsiung. Direct flights between Taiwan and other countries provide convenient services.
Website: www.kia.gov.tw, www.taoyuan-airport.com
MRT
The mass rapid transit system (MRT) operates in Taipei and Kaohsiung, the two biggest cities in Taiwan. Currently, Taipei has ten MRT routes under operation while Kaohsiung has two routes. The MRT runs from 06:00 to 24:00. Automatic ticket machines can be found in MRT stations. "single-journey Ticket" prices range from NT$20 to NT$65 depending on travel distance. A NT$150 "One-day pass" purchased from service booth will allow unlimited travel on all MRT lines within one day.
Website: www.krtco.com.tw/en
Taxi
Major cities have an abundance of taxis. Charges are NT$85 for the first 1.5km and NT$5 for each additional 250 meters. An additional NT$5 is charged for every 3 minutes in the distance less than 5 kilometers per hour , and a 20% surcharge is added to fares between 23:00 and 06:00. NT$10 dollars tip needed for cab dispatched by phone and for luggage placed in taxi trunk. Out-of-town or long-distance travels may not apply to meter charge.
Taiwan High Speed Railway
The THSR goes through 8 main cities along the western part of Taiwan at the moment.
Website: www.thsrc.com.tw/en
Railway
Trains on the round-the-island rail network provide extremely convenient services. Tickets may be purchased three days in advance.
Website: www.railway.gov.tw
Climate
Taiwan enjoys warm weather all year round. The biggest fluctuations in weather conditions are during spring and winter. During summer and autumn the weather is relatively stable. The annual average temperature in Taiwan is a comfortable 22 degrees Celsius with the lowest temperatures ranging from 12 to 17 degrees Celsius.
Currency
Taiwan's unit of currency is the New Taiwan Dollar (NT$), which has 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.
Electricity
Taiwan uses electric current of 110 volts at 60 cycles, appliances from Europe, Australia or South-East Asia will need an adaptor or transformer. Many buildings have sockets with 220 volts especially for the use of air conditioners.
Time Zone
Taiwan is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Hotel
Grand Hi Lai Hotel
Grand Hi-Lai Hotel was completed in 1995. This top class facility is managed in accordance with the highest international standards. Its artistic neo-classic-styled structure immediately established it as one of southern Taiwan's landmarks.
Website: www.grand-hilai.com.tw
85 SKY TOWER HOTEL
The 85 SKY TOWER is the architectural symbol of Kaohsiung's emergence as an international oceanic, touristic and friendly city. Kaohsiung’s 85 SKY TOWER is 367 meters tall. At the time it was the tallest building in Taiwan and the eighth tallest in the world. Since construction of the Taipei 101, it is now number nine.
Website: www.85sky-tower.com
Ambassador Hotel
The Ambassador Hotel Kaohsiung is one of the hotels that has passed the first wave of five-star evaluation conducted by Taiwan’s Tourism Bureau. Sitting at the Love River bank, also known as “Taiwan’s La Seine”, the excellent geographic environment allows you to experience the stunning riverside scenery.
Website: www.ambassadorhotel.com.tw/KS
Chateau de Chine Hotel
The Chateau de Chine Kaohsiung recreates a contemporary ambience, carrying on the brand spirit in Southern Taiwan by providing a refined place of rest for travelers. The exterior of the Hotel is employed the interlacing of long light tubes in a full glass-panel, and through the light beams in the nighttime, the brand new Chateau de Chine stands as a shining star on the bank of Love River.
Website: kaohsiung.chateaudechine.com/zh-tw
Fullon Hotel
Fullon Hotel Kaohsiung locates at the intersection of Wufu 4th Road and Dacheng Street in the business district. With Love River next to the Hotel, popular tourist spots nearby include the True Love Pier, the Pier-2 Art Center, Urban Spotlight, and Sizihwan Bay. Staying here , you can enjoy the convenience whether you're on a business trip or vacation.
Website: kaohsiung.fullon-hotels.com
