Local Information
Weather
Taiwan enjoys a subtropical climate with warm weather all year round. The annual average temperature is 24 degrees Celsius.
The weather report of Taiwan can be found at the website of Central Weather Bureau: http://www.cwb.gov.tw/eng/index.htm
Electricity Power Supply
The utility power supply used in Taiwan is 110 volts/60 Hz. Appliances from Europe, Australia or South-East Asia will require an adaptor and/or transformer.
Currency
The local currency is the New Taiwan Dollar (NT$). The current exchange rate is approx. NT$30.5 to US$1 (June. 2017, subject to change). Foreign currencies can be exchanged at airports, hotels, department stores, and a number of government-designated banks.
Helpful Phone Numbers
Police: 110
English Speaking Police: +886-2-2555-4275, +886-2-2556-6007
Emergencies/Fire Department: 119
English Speaking Directory Assistance: 106
International Operator Assistance: 100
English Speaking Telephone Operator: +886-2-2311-6796, +886-2-2311-6796
24-hour English/Japanese/ Korean hotline for travel information (Tourism Bureau): 0800-011-765
Keelung Tourist Website