General Information

Meeting Venue

The meeting takes place at The 2th Floor Lecture Hall, North Block, College of Social Sciences(Li-Hsing Campus 力行校區), National Cheng Kung University.

Address:

The 2th Floor Lecture Hall, College of Social Sciences

No.1, University Road, Tainan City 701, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

Meeting Language

The official language of the meeting is English.

Visa Information

The Secretary will be pleased to write an official invitation letter for an overseas participant. However, the responsibility of filing application is on the visa carrier. Participant carrying a P.R.C. passport will need extra procedures to process the application; therefore, it is essential for him/her to start the application at least two months before the expected arrival date. For detailed information and assistance, please contact the Secretary.

Climate

Taiwan is a sub-tropical island. September in Tainan is quite comfortable with average low and high temperatures of 23 and 33 degree Celsius, or 73 and 91 Fahrenheit. The temperatures differ greatly from morning to evening. Real-time weather can be obtained at the website of the Central Weather Bureau.

http://www.cwb.gov.tw/V7e/forecast/taiwan/Tainan_City.htm

Time

Tainan operates on National Standard Time (NST). This can be calculated by adding 8 hours to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

Electricity

The voltage in Taiwan is 110V. Some hotels provide converters for people using electric appliances of different voltages.

Communications

Most areas have very good mobile phone reception and you can either hire a mobile phone on arrival or bring your own with you. Contact you telecommunications supplier for the best option during your visit.

Internet

Complimentary wireless internet access will be made available to conference delegates at the conference venue.

Business Hours

Banks

9:00 – 15:30, Monday thru Friday

Government Offices

8:30 – 12:00, 13:30 – 17:30, Monday thru Friday

Department Stores

11:00 – 22:00 Daily

Shops and Retail Stores

10:00 – 22:00 daily (some may closed on Sundays)

Some convenience stores open 24 hours/day, 7 days/week throughout the whole year.

Sales Tax

Sales tax is included in the marked price of the product. Most restaurants and hotels automatically add 10% service charge to your bill.

Tipping

Tipping is not a social custom in Taiwan; however, it is still customary to tip your porters at hotels and airports. You may tip your taxi driver for the assistance with the luggage or other services.

Currency

The currency of Taiwan is New Taiwan Dollar (NTD). Major credit cards are accepted in most stores.

Insurance

It is the responsibility of the participants to arrange proper insurance during the period of the conference.