Travel Information
Taipei:
For general information of Taipei, please refer to http://www.taipeitravel.net/en/ .
Currency:
The exchange rate is around TWD 30 to USD 1. Foreign currencies can be exchanged at the airport upon arrival, or at government-authorized banks and tourist hotels.
Useful currency converter website: http://www.xe.com/ucc/
Transportation to Academia Sinica:
| From Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport | From Taipei Songshan Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| By Taxi | TWD1,300 ~ 1,500 (Approx. 60 minutes) | TWD 300 (Approx. 30 minutes) |
| By Bus |
Step 1: (From Taoyuan International Airport) From Taoyuan International Airport Take [Kuo-Kuang Motor Transport # 1843] heading to Nangang Exhibition Center (Bus Ticket Price TWD 115 / Approx. 80 minutes) Step 2: Take a taxi from Nangang Exhibition Center to the Guest House of Academia Sinica. (Approx. TWD 100 / Approx. 10 minutes) |
Step 1: (From Taipei Songshan Airport) Take the Metro to Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Station (Metro Ticket Price: TWD 35 / Approx. 20 minutes) Step 2: Take a taxi from Nangang Exhibition Center to the Guest House of Academia Sinica. (Approx. TWD 100 ; Approx. 10 minutes) |
| Limousine Service | http://www.tsa.gov.tw/tsa/en/page.aspx?id=1066 |
Address of Activity Center of Academia Sinica in Chinese:
台北市南港區研究院路2段128號中央研究院學術活動中心 (02)2785-2717
Visa:
To enter Taiwan, a visa is required for participants from some countries. A valid passport with expiration at least 6 months beyond the date of entry is also required. For more information, please refer to the following link,
Visa
http://www.boca.gov.tw/np.asp?ctNode=776&mp=2
Visa-Exempt Entry
http://www.boca.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=1443&ctNode=779&mp=2
大陸地區專業人士申請來臺從事專業活動送件須知
https://www.immigration.gov.tw/ct_cert.asp?xItem=1089292&ctNode=32595&mp=1
If you need a visa or invitation letter, please write to Miss Su (jingxuan＠phys.sinica.edu.tw) no later than July 31st, 2015.
