Country Name
Taiwan (Republic of China)
APCNP 2025 Secretariat
Ms. Shane Hsiung
Tel: +886-2-2798-8329 Ext.24
Email : apcnp2025@elitepco.com.tw
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Taiwan, a precious island which is hospitable country with abundantly natural scenery, is located off the southeast coast of the Asian Continent at the western edge of the Pacific Ocean, between Japan and the Philippines and right in the center of the East-Asian island arc, Taiwan forms a vital line of communication in the Asia-Pacific region.
Language
The official language of Taiwan is Mandarin; however, with the diverse races, other languages are widely spoken. For example, those who have Hakka ancestry mainly speak Hakka. These people are concentrated in certain places throughout Taiwan. Taiwanese Hokkien is also extensively spoken by 70% of the population. As for the smaller group of indigenous tribes, they have preserved their own languages as well. Last but not least, for the foreign language, English is spoken quite commonly. Taiwanese government plans to make English an official language by 2030.
Climate
Taiwan enjoys a subtropical climate with warm weather all year round and is a perfect destination for travelling. The average temperature in February is 17°C-19°C. If you are a hot-spring lover, make sure to visit several appealing areas in Taipei under the cool and comforting weather. For more weather information, please click here.
Currency
The currency of Taiwan is the New Taiwan Dollar (NT$). Coin denominations are NT$1, NT$5, NT$10, NT$50. Banknotes are NT$100, NT$200, NT$500, NT$1000, and NT$2000. The usual exchange rate is around US$1 to NT$30.
Electricity
Taiwan uses an electric current of 110 volts at 60 cycles. Many buildings also have 220-volt sockets. Visitors with appliances of different voltages are urged to bring adapters with them.
Telephone & Wi-Fi
Free public Wi-Fi service is available across Taipei city both indoors and outdoors. The SSID of Wi-Fi access is TPE-Free. Visitors who wish to use the service can set up an account with valid passport or entry permit. To check the free public Wi-Fi service in Taipei, please click here. (https://wifi.taipei/en/)
In addition to the free Wi-Fi access, payable Wi-Fi card is also available in most of 7-11 convenience stores across Taiwan. Prepaid access cards can be purchased over the counter at the stores, and the costs vary.
VAT Refund
Foreign travelers, with the entry document, who make purchases of at least NT$2,000 on the same day from the same designated stores with the “Taiwan Tax Refund”-label are eligible to request the “Application Form for VAT Refund.” To claim the refund, they must apply at the port of their departure from the R.O.C. within 90 days following the date of purchase, and they must take the purchased goods out of the country with them. For more information, please click here.
Emergency Dial Number
110：Police
119：Fire emergencies, injury or accidents & hospital services
112：Emergency services
Useful Websites
- Taiwan Immigration Service:
https://www.immigration.gov.tw/7152 - Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
https://en.mofa.gov.tw/ - Taiwan Tourism Bureau:
https://eng.taiwan.net.tw/ - Taoyuan International Airport:
https://www.taoyuan-airport.com/main_en/index.aspx
COVID-19 Entry, Quarantine and Healthcare Information Website for Inbound Passengers
Attention to all arrivals – starting October 13, 2022, all inbound passengers are required to observe the 0+7 policy. More information, please check the Taiwan CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov.tw/ArrivalQuarantine/info_en_1013.html
Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, is located in a basin in northern Taiwan. Taipei is Taiwan’s economic, political, and cultural center. Here, you can enjoy a variety of abundant cultural activities. From the world’s tallest building – Taipei 101 (2004~2010) to the magnificent national park, Taipei always offers a wide range of adventures for you.
It also boasts modern infrastructure, convenient transportation systems and cutting-edge technology. Taipei provides plenty of other diversions – shopping malls, nightclubs, live-music bars, world-classed hotels, and exotic restaurants. When you visit Taipei, seize the opportunities to discover the heart of Asia!
Access
There are two international airports near Taipei city:
| Airport | Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TTY Airport) | Taipei Songshan Airport |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | The TTY Airport is the main gateway of Taiwan. It can be accessed via over 190 non-stop and direct flights from 56 major cities throughout the world. | Situated in Metropolitan Taipei. It is easily accessible from the town centers. |
| How to Get to TICC (Congress venue) | ||
| Metro | Take Taoyuan Airport MRT from MRT Airport Terminal 1/ Airport Terminal 2 Station to MRT Taipei Main Station. Service Hours: 06:00 – 23:30 Fare: NT$150/one way Time to Taipei City: Express-39 mins, Commuter-52 mins For more information please click here. |
Songshan Airport Station is on the MRT Wenhu Line. Transfer to the Tamsui-Xinyi Line and get off at Taipei 101 / WTO Station. Leave from the Exit 1. |
| Taxi | Taxis are located at the west side(meeting point 26) of the Terminal 1’s and Terminal 2’s Arrivals Lobby at the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. To ensure safety for travelers, all taxis and drivers must pass a strict evaluation process by the Aviation Police Office before being allowed to service airport travelers. | Songshan Airport is located in Taipei North District. |
| Bus | There are 8 bus routes to Taipei, Bus 1960 East can go to TICC. Tickets sold at bus counters. | Take Bus 967 and get off at National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall station. You’ll arrive at TICC by walking approximately 7 minutes. |
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TTY Airport)
The TTY Airport is the main gateway of Taiwan. It can be accessed via over 190 non-stop and direct flights from 56 major cities throughout the world.
How to Get to TICC (Congress venue)
- Metro
Take Taoyuan Airport MRT from MRT Airport Terminal 1/ Airport Terminal 2 Station to MRT Taipei Main Station. Service Hours: 06:00 – 23:30 Fare: NT$150/one way Time to Taipei City: Express-39 mins, Commuter-52 mins For more information please click here. - Taxi
Taxis are located at the west side(meeting point 26) of the Terminal 1’s and Terminal 2’s Arrivals Lobby at the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. To ensure safety for travelers, all taxis and drivers must pass a strict evaluation process by the Aviation Police Office before being allowed to service airport travelers. - Bus
There are 8 bus routes to Taipei, Bus 1960 East can go to TICC. Tickets sold at bus counters.
Taipei Songshan Airport
Situated in Metropolitan Taipei. It is easily accessible from the town centers.
How to Get to TICC (Congress venue)
- Metro
Songshan Airport Station is on the MRT Wenhu Line. Transfer to the Tamsui-Xinyi Line and get off at Taipei 101 / WTO Station. Leave from the Exit 1. - Taxi
Songshan Airport is located in Taipei North District. - Bus
Take Bus 967 and get off at National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall station. You’ll arrive at TICC by walking approximately 7 minutes.
Taxi
Visitors can easily find convenient taxi services in Taipei. Charges are NT$70 for the first 1.25 km and NT$5 for each additional 200 meters. Out-of-town or long-distance travels may not apply to meter charge. In Taiwan, most of the taxi drivers do not speak English, therefore, it is suggested to have hotel personnel write both your destination and your hotel’s name and address in Mandarin, along with the estimate charge first, so that you can directly hand it over to the diver to avoid misunderstanding.
Bus
Buses in Taipei are numerous and the routes are well-planned. Once you visit Taipei, buses are a great way to get around the city. Buses take EasyCard or cash. Prices are calculated by distance. Tickets come in three price levels: One-segment ticket, regular NT$15; Two-segment ticket, regular NT$30; Three-segment, NT$45. Passengers can get on and off a bus from the front or back door. Please check to see if passengers must pay before or after the bus ride.
For more information please visit:
Taipei Bus Information
Taipei City YouBike
There is an NT$5 charge for the 30 minutes in Taipei city. For rentals over 30 minutes, charges remain unchanged. Visitors should follow four steps to rent a YouBike: register as a YouBike member → select a bicycle → ride → return the bicycle. You may rent a bike using an EasyCard, after completing the membership registration process at any rental station kiosk or on YouBike’s website. For one-time users, select “one-time rental” on the kiosk and follow the instructions to pay. Then, enjoy your cycling trip in Taipei city!
For more information please visit: Youbike
Taipei Metro
The MRT metro system is the most convenient way to get around in Taipei. It operates from 06:00 to 24:00 daily. The system operates according to a spoke-hub distribution paradigm, with six lines running radically outward from central Taipei. Trains operate at intervals of 1.5 to 15 minutes depending on the line and time of day. A “Single-journey Ticket” costs between NT$20 to NT$65 depends on distance. A NT$150 One-day Pass purchased from a service booth will allow unlimited travel among all MRT lines within one day. To keep the MRT trains clean, smoking, eating drinking are strictly prohibited.
For more information please visit: Metro Taipei
Taiwan’s culture is a mix of the modern and traditional. Visitors can find some unique stories and local sentiments to enjoy everywhere. You are cordially invited to travel in Taiwan and discover people’s lifestyles. The beautiful island has many off-the-beaten-track attractions to offer. Why not experience Taiwan’s culture, nature and also meet our hospitable locals!
For more travel information, please visit:
https://eng.taiwan.net.tw/
Access
Yangmingshan National Park
The park is one of the nine national parks in Taiwan, situated between Taipei and New Taipei City. It is also the only one which located closest to a metropolitan center. The natural beauty has won it the reputation as urban forest and the Taipei garden. It is famous for its cherry blossoms, hot springs, hiking trails, including Taiwan’s tallest dormant volcano, Qixing Mountain. Visitors can easily take a bus to this popular sightseeing destination.
Xinbeitou Hot Springs
Xinbeitou, the hot spring village around Xinbeitou MRT station, occupies a lush valley that is home to 1200 species of plants, 110 species of bird, and 160 varieties of butterflies. The hot springs hotels in this area are larger both in scale and number, and the natural and humanities resources are also the most plentiful here. It’s a perfect getaway place in the bustling city.
Lungshan Temple
Lungshan Temple is a famous old temple in Taiwan. Its architecture is a three-section design in shape. The temple was built in 1740, during Qing Dynasty. The doors, beams, and poles are beautifully decorated. There are also exquisite wood sculptures. The temple has many Chinese poems, verses and lyrics on signs. These add a touch of literature in addition to the religious and sightseeing value.
Raohe Street Tourist Night Market
Raohe Street Tourist Night Market is located on Raohe Street, Taipei, 600 meters in length. This area was called Xikou and was a business center due to its location and transportation. It is the second tourist night market in Taipei. A variety of products and local foods are offered in the night market. There is a decorated-archway in front of the entrance. It presents Taiwanese characteristic and is absolutely a place worth visiting.
National Palace Museum
The National Palace Museum boasts the world’s largest collection of priceless Chinese art treasures, one which spans China’s nearly 5,000-year history. There are over 600,000 art objects being part of the Chinese imperial collection, which began over 1,000 years ago in the early Song dynasty. The museum provides guide and brochure in different languages. Therefore, the museum is definitely a must-see on your itinerary.
Food
Taiwan is well known for its diverse street food. It is the top priority to Taiwanese people in their daily lives. All kinds of regional food, from southern to northern, is served here. Taiwan is truly gourmands’ heaven. The food of Taiwan leaves every visitor an incredible impression.
Braised Pork Rice
Beef Noodles
Bubble Milk Tea
Stinky Tofu
Steamed Sandwich
Xiaolongbao
Coffin Bread
Fried Chicken Fillet
Taiwanese Meatballs
Foreign nationals may obtain visas to enter Taiwan if they hold foreign passports or travel documents valid for more than six months for the following purposes: sightseeing, business, family visits, study or training, medical treatment, or other legitimate activities.
Visa Exempt Entry for Nationals from 64 Countries
A visa to enter Taiwan is not required for passport holders from 64 countries, and stays of up to 30-90 days are permitted. For more information, please visit:
https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-149-4486-7785a-2.html
Permits stays of up to 14-90 days
E-Visa
Taiwan has launched an “E-Visa” to better serve delegates. An E-Visa can be obtained easily at low cost. Nationals of the following countries are eligible for an E-Visa. There is no need to travel to an ROC overseas mission. Delegates can apply and pay the required fee online and also receive their E-Visa.
Nationals of the following countries are eligible for an E-Visa
Bahrain, Burkina Faso, Colombia, Dominica, Ecuador, Kiribati, Kuwait, Mauritius, Montenegro, Oman, Panama, Peru, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Islands, Turkiye, United Arab Emirates, Kosovo and Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Special E-Visa
Furthermore, foreign nationals who have been invited to attend international conferences are also eligible for an eVisa. Such foreign nationals must obtain an Ecode from the host organization in Taiwan prior to submitting an online application for an eVisa.
Nationals from Other South East Asian Countries
Citizens of Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam can apply online for an R.O.C. (Taiwan) Travel Authorization Certificate from the National Immigration Agency, Ministry of the Interior:
https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-152-274-8c0e2-2.html
COVID-19 Entry, Quarantine and Healthcare Information Website for Inbound Passengers
Attention to all arrivals – starting October 13, 2022, all inbound passengers are required to observe the 0+7 policy. More information, please check the Taiwan CDC website:
https://www.cdc.gov.tw/ArrivalQuarantine/info_en_1013.html