| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Venue Information | Located in the most elite Zhong Zheng district where professionals and intellectuals gather, NTUH (National Taiwan University Hospital) International Convention Center is a precious stone that shines on the historical campus of NTUH amid all other governmental buildings in its surroundings. NTUH, with its national-level medical services and great research traditions, has always been one of the best among its peers in terms of researches and educational trainings. NTUHCC address: No.2, Xuzhou Road, Taipei City, Taiwan |
| Transportation Information | Taipei city is served by two airports: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport and Taipei Songshan Airport. Direct flights from more than 160 destinations worldwide arrive at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, which is connected by the dedicated metro system to downtown Taipei. Taipei Songshan Airport is situated at the heart of the city, serves regular flights from and to Japan, South Korea and China’s major cities. Once arrived, visitors can connect with Taipei’s own metro system directly from the airport. |
| Transportation from the Airport | A. From Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Taoyuan Metro can reach downtown Taipei within 38 minutes. Airport buses take visitors to downtown Taipei in about an hour. Taxi and car hire service are also available. B. From Taipei Songshan Airport Taipei MRT can reach downtown Taipei Taxi, car hire and bus service are available. |
| Currency | The official currency in Taiwan is New Taiwan Dollars (NTD). The US dollars and Euros can be exchanged into TWD in the local banks. If you are traveling from overseas, having some USD or Euro cash to exchange to TWD is advised. The banks can be located at the airports and downtown Taipei. |
| Electricity | Electricity is 110 V AC, 60 HZ. The plug types are Type A and Type B. |
| Local Time | Taipei is located in the GMT +8 time zone. |
| Emergency Numbers | Police: 110 Emergency Services: 119 |
| Common Language | The common language is Traditional Chinese, and English is widely used. |
| Calling Code | Taiwan’s country code is 886. For any international calls, dial “+ (country code) (phone number)”. |
| Internet Access | 4G and 5G service is available from all mobile operators. The SIM cards can be purchased at the airports. Public Wi-Fi access is also widely available in the city. |
| Credit Cards | Credit cards issued by Visa, MasterCard, American Express (Amex) and JCB are accepted in Taiwan. It is encouraged to exchange some cash at the airports in case of smaller vendors who may only accept cash. |
| Weekend | The official weekend days are Saturday and Sunday. |
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