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This website was last updated: 06/07/07
※Welcome to Taipei※
Taipei City Government
http://www.taipei.gov.tw
Taipei Travel Net http://taipeitravel.net
Taipei 101 http://www.taipei-101.com.tw/index.htm
Taipei International Convention Center http://www.ticc.com.tw
※Language※
Mandarin is the official language in the Republic of China, though
other dialects are also spoken. The most commonly used foreign language
is English. Taxi drivers, however, generally only speak Mandarin or
Taiwanese.
※Climate※
Taiwan's climate is subtropical, with average annual temperatures
of 19℃ (66℉) in the north and 21℃ (69℉) in the south. Autumn, from
September through November, is usually cool, with average temperature
from 20℃ to 24℃ (68℉ to 75℉). The real-time weather report of Taiwan
can be found at the website of Central Weather Bureau http://www.cwb.gov.tw/
※ Time Zone※
Taiwan is eight hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and does
not practice daylight saving time in summer. You can check Taiwan's
local time and the time difference from your local time via this link: http://www.worldtimeserver.com/
※Electricity Supply※
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.
※ Currency※
The Republic of China's unit of currency is the New Taiwan Dollar
(NT$). Bill denominations are NT$2000, NT$1000, NT$500, NT$200, and
NT$100. Coin denominations are NT$1, NT$5, NT$10, NT$20, and NT$50.
As of January 2007, the exchange rate was quoted around NT$32.7 to
one US Dollar. Foreign currencies can be exchanged at the airport
upon arrival, or at government-authorized banks, tourist hotels, and
large department stores. Receipts are given when currency is exchanged,
and must be presented in order to exchange unused NT Dollars before
departure. Traveler's checks in major currencies may be cashed at
some tourist-oriented businesses and for room guests at most international
tourist hotels.
※Credit Card※
Hotels, department stores, airlines, large stores and restaurants
accept major credit cards, however, you can still withdrawing in the
ATM which has this sign.
Cash is generally preferred elsewhere.
※Telecommunication Service※
One local call from a pay phone costs NT$1 for 3 minutes, after which
additional coins are needed or the line will be automatically disconnected.
On private phones, the overseas operator may be reached by dialing "100." Direct dialing is available to some phones, after
first dialing the prefix “002.” International direct dialing rates
are calculated every six seconds.
※Customs※
Personal items are free of duty. Visitors over 20 years old may bring
in, duty free, 200 cigarettes or 25 cigars or 0.5 kg of tobacco, one
bottle of liquor and one used camera. Gold cannot be exported without
a permit issued by the Ministry of Finance. Passengers arriving with
gold and silver and planning to take it out at departure must declare
it and leave the items with Customs until they leave Taiwan.
※Helpful Phone Numbers※
English Speaking Police: ..................................... (02)2555-4275
or (02)2556-6007
Emergencies/Fire Department: .......................................................................
119
Police: ..........................................................................................................
110
English Speaking Directory Assistance: ............................................................
106
English Speaking Telephone Operator (local): ..................................
(02)2311-6796
International Operator Assistance: .................................................................
100
Taxi Service: .....................................................
(02)2301-4567 or (02)2746-9988