(Note: Chinese characters are in Traditional
Chinese)
History of Taiwan:
http://www.gio.gov.tw/
About Taiwan:
http://www.gio.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=18690&CtNode=2579&mp=807
http://admin.taiwan.net.tw/tsc/index.html ( At the Airport)
The Tourist Information Hot Line-(02)2717-3737, is a valuable aid to tourists
from all over the world during their visits to Taiwan. In addition, the information desk offers tourist information in Chinese,
English, and Japanese; emergency assistance; and domestic tourism information every day of the year.
The Public
Media Station in the lobby of the Travel Information Service Center offers Internet access that tourists can use to retrieve
information from the Tourism Bureau website.
Tourist
Hot Line: (02) 2717-3737, 0800-011-765
「觀光諮詢服務台」運用旅遊諮詢熱線-(
02)2717-3737,全年無休的為國內外旅客提供中、英、日語旅遊諮詢服務,協助緊急事件處理,已成為國內外旅客在台灣旅遊時不可或缺的好幫手。此外在「旅遊服務中心」大廳備有公共資訊站,供國內外旅客查詢觀光旅遊資訊。
觀光諮詢服務熱線:(02)2717-3737、0800-011-765
Tourist Service Centers:
Taipei Main Station
08:00~20:00
No.3, Beiping W. Rd., Zhongzheng District, Taipei City 100, Taiwan
(R.O.C.)
NorthWest side of ground floor lobby, Taipei Main Station.
(02)2312-3256
East Metro Mall
11:00~19:00
No.77, Sec.
1, Da-an Rd., Da-an District, Taipei City 106, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
East Area Underground
(02)6638-0059
MRT Peitou Station
09:00~18:00 (Mon. ~ Fri.)
10:00~18:00
(Weekends)
No.1, Guangming Rd., Beitou District,Taipei City 112, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
MRT Peitou Station
(02)2894-6923
Taipei Songshan Airport
08:00~20:00
No.340-9,
Dunhua N. Rd., Songshan District, Taipei City 105, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
West end of lobby on ground floor
(02)2546-4741
Tourist Bureau
Exit 5 of MRT Sun Yat-sen
Memorial Hall Station
345 Zhongxiao E. Rd., Sec. 4, Taipei
Tel: 2-2717-3737, 0800-011-765
Fax: 2-2769-8787
Tourism
Bureau Information Desk TEL:02-23491635
Foreign Police:
The Foreign Affairs Police
Station外事警局 For Taipei City Resident: 96 Yen-Ping South Road, Taipei (台北市延平南路96號) Tel:(02)2331-3561
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For Taipei County
Residents: 57 Min-Tsu Road, Ban Chiou City, Taipei Hsien (台北縣板橋市民族路57號) Tel:(02)2961-4809 |
Holidays and Festivals in Taiwan:
http://www.gio.gov.tw/info/festival_c/index_e.htm
A glance at Taiwan:
http://tiscsvr.tbroc.gov.tw/en/index.htm
(Click on any link and view awesome images)
Taiwan E-Goverment
http://www.gov.tw/ENGLISH/
Travel Magazines online:
Travel in Taiwan: http://www.tit.com.tw/vision/index.htm
Discover Taipei: http://english.taipei.gov.tw/doi/index.jsp?categid=2463
Taipei E-Map: http://addr.taipei.gov.tw/aspx/englishmap.aspx
Daily Exchange Rates : NTD/USD:
http://www.cbc.gov.tw/EngHome
Information for Foreigners:
http://iff.immigration.gov.tw/enfront/
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport:
http://www.taoyuanairport.gov.tw/
Working Holiday in
Taiwan
: http://www.workingholidaytaiwan.org.tw/
(For Australian and New Zealand Youth - 18 to 30 yrs)
Youth Guest House (Youth Hub): http://www.youthguesthouse.org.tw/Eng/index.aspx
Youth Travel in Taiwan: http://www.youthtravel.tw/youthtravel/indexMain.jsp
(For age 15 to 30 yrs)
Hiking/Mountaineering:
http://barking-deer.com
Scuba Diving:
http://www.taiwanscuba.com http://www.taiwandive.com
Surfing: http://www.taiwansurftours.com
Rafting: http://www.rafting.com/english.htm
http://www.hsiangsun.com.tw/
Paragliding:
http://www.wingstaiwan.com
Taiwan Freeway Information:
http://www.nfreeway.gov.tw/
Study in Taiwan:
http://www.tw.org/start.htm (Educational Institutions around Taiwan)
Taoyuan City- City of parks:
http://www.taocity.gov.tw/en/au_1.html
Private Transportation:
{Suitable for small groups and well heeled individuals}
http://www.e-go.com.tw
Train Schedules:
http://new.twtraffic.com.tw/TWRail_en/index.aspx
Railway Stations-Cool
Map: http://service.tra.gov.tw/en/CP/11434/stations.aspx
Internet Ticketing for trains: http://service.tra.gov.tw/en/CP/11385/inerneticketing.aspx
Taiwan High Speed Rail:
http://www.thsrc.com.tw/en/index.htm
Taipei MRT:
http://english.trtc.com.tw/ English
Click on site Map then
on Routes for MRT Map.
http://www.himrt.com.tw/map-index.htm Chinese
(Click on any station for info)
Taiwan Tour Bus
http://www.taiwantourbus.com.tw/
Taipei:
http://www.taipei.gov.tw/
Discovery Taipei:
http://www.discovery.taipei.gov.tw/
http://www.taipeitravel.net/
Taipei County:
http://tour.tpc.gov.tw/English/index.htm
Pre-Paid Phone Cards :
Taiwan Mobile (TCC):
http://www.taiwanmobile.com/index.html
Chunghwa Telecom:
http://www.cht.com.tw/CHTFinalE/Web/Personal.php?CatID=466
English Speaking Cab Drivers:
http://www.tpe-taxi.tw/eng/English_taxi_driver.htm
Taxi Toll Free Hotline:
http://www.tpe-taxi.tw/eng/Toll_free_hotline.htm
Taipei City Bus:
http://www.taipeibus.taipei.gov.tw/index_e.htm
Top 10 tours in Taiwan:
http://v5.coa.gov.tw/ezgo_eng/index.php
Culture Express:
http://express.culture.gov.tw/
Taiwan Postal Rates:
http://www.post.gov.tw/post/internet/u_english/postal_ff_1.jsp
Taiwan English Papers online:
Taipei Times :
http://www.taipeitimes.com/
The China Post:
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/
Taiwan News:
http://www.etaiwannews.com/
Top Radio-Online:
HitFm 91.7
ICRT 100.7
Weather:
http://www.cwb.gov.tw/
Rock Wall Climbing:
http://www.y17.com.tw
Tattoo:
http://www.tattoo.idv.tw/
Travel Agents for Local Tours:
http://www.hftravel.com.tw/
http://www.edison.com.tw/
http://www.settour.com.tw/
http://www.zion.com.tw/
http://www.bobby.com.tw/
http://www.worldwide..com.tw/
http://www.eztravel.com.tw (Chinese only)
Maokong Gondola:
http://www.taipeitravel.net/maokong
(Currently not in operation)
Department of Cultural Affairs:
http://en.culture.gov.tw/
Places of interest:
http://www.taiwan-hotel-reservations.com/taiwan_place.html
Yingge: Pottery County:
http://www.yingge.com.tw
Live Concert and Ticket Information:
http://www.ticket.com.tw/
http://www.dadaarts.com.tw
National Theatre
and Concert hall: http://www.ntch.edu.tw
Taipei Nightlife:
http://www.taiwannights.com/
http://www.taiwanfun.com/north/taipei/nightlife/
Information on Pubs,Clubs and Restaurants around
Taiwan
Autograph and Promotions by Celebs
in Taiwan:
http://www.g-music.com.tw/event/storesp/storesp.asp
Other pop events/promotions :
http://www.mtvchinese.com/News/Event/Index.html
Ximenting: http://www.shimen-walker.com/
Taipei Walker: http://www.walkersnet.com.tw
Top Pubs:
The
Tavern
http://www.tavern.com.tw/
Carnegies
http://www.carnegies.net/
Top KTV's in Taipei:
http://www.cashboxparty.com/ Cashbox
http://www.holiday.com.tw/ Holiday
FAMILY TOURS with young children:
Puppetry Arts Center of Taipei
: http://www.pact.org.tw/
Lin liu Hsin Puppet theatre Museum:
http://www.taipei puppets.com/
Taipei cultural center:
http://www.tmseh.gov.tw/
Janfusan Kiddyland:
http://www.kiddyland.com.tw
http://www.hsin-yi.org.tw/kidsPark
Children's Museum of Taipei:
http:/www.cmot.com.tw
The children's Art Museum :
http://www.artart.com.tw
Taipei Children's Recreation Center:
http://www.tcrc.taipei.gov.tw/
Taipei Youth Recreation Center:
http://www.y17.com.tw
Ocean World:
;http://www.oceanworld.com.tw
Taipei Water Park:
http://waterpark.twd.gov.tw
Zhishan Cultural & Ecological Garden:
http://www.zcegarden.org.tw
Taipei Zoo:
http://www.zoo.gov.tw
Taipei astronomical Museum:
http://www.tam.gov.tw
National Science Education Center:
http://www.ntsec.gov.tw
Yoyo Story House:
http://eng.taiwan.net.tw/lan/Cht/attractions/scenic_spots.asp?id=5954&sid=
Kid's Story House:
http://www.kidstoryhouse.com.tw
Auto Accessories:
Yellow Hat Automotive
Store (Nei Hu Branch)
130 Sec 1 Tso-tsong Rd., Taipei
Tel: (02) 6600-0022Opening
Hour: Mon- Sat/ 11 am- 9:30
pm; Sun and holiday/ 10 am- 9 pm
http://www.yellowhat.com.tw/
Richahaus Superauto:
service@richahaus.com.tw
(AM10:00 ~ PM22:30) Tel:2793-0403
http://www.richahaus.com.tw/
Autopax : http://www.autopax.com/
10F, No. 2, Sintaiwu Rd. Sec.1 Hsichih City
Taipei Taiwan R.O.C
Winnercar:
http://www.winnercar.com.tw
The Martyrs' Shrine:
Built in Ming dynasty style to commemorate those who died in China's wars over the centuries. The formal changing
of the guard attracts an interesting crowd of onlookers.
To get there, Take MRT to Yuanshan and cross
over to the Bus stop at the Soccer Stadium. Take Bus Nos: 2,21,208,247,287 directly to Martyr's
Shrine. This bus also goes on further on to the Miramar Shopping Complex with the World's 2nd largest Ferris Wheel.
24 Hrs Book store:
Eslite
http://www.eslitebooks.com/
Eslite Bookstore (Dunhua South)
Address:
2F, 245, Dunhua S. Rd., Sec. 1, Taipei
Tel: (02) 2775-5977
Eslite Bookstore(Mira Branch)
10-11F, 138, Ba De (Pa Teh)
Road, section 4
Tel: (02) 3762-1020
Kingstone Books:
http://www.kingstone.com.tw/
Wulai:
http://www.gio.gov.tw/taiwan-website/gogo/goen_34.htm
Atayal Aboriginal Museum:
http://www.atayal.tpc.gov.tw/index_en.aspx
http://www.atayal.org/
http://www.atayal.com.tw
Ilan:
http://enwww.e-land.gov.tw/
http://tourism.e-land.gov.tw/EN/Default.asp
http://www.ilantravel.com.tw/taping/content/info.htm http://www.ilancat.com.tw/homepage/first.php
Miaoli:
http://www.miaoli.gov.tw/english/
Keelung:
http://www.klcg.gov.tw/en/index.jsp
Miaokow - Keelung Roadside Cuisine
http://www.miaokow.org
BISHA
FISHING PORT, Keelung (Fresh Sea Food)
Jinguashi :
Gold Ecological Park
http://www.gep.tpc.gov.tw
Pingshi Township:(Shi Fen)
http://www.pingshi.tpc.gov.tw/
Whale Watching & Turtle Island:
http://www.ez666.com
http://www.seawhale.com.tw
Tel: (02) 2783-7151, (03) 878-1233
Taiwan Cities and Taipei Street names:
http://www.romanization.com/index.html
http://www.romanization.com/streets/wadegiles.html
http://www.romanization.com/mrt/tones.html
Bed n Breakfast:
http://www.bnb.org.tw
China Youth Corp -
Activity Centers:
http://www.cyh.org.tw/ (14 Hostels around Taiwan)
Yangmingshan National Park:
http://www.ymsnp.gov.tw
Footwear:
http://www.familyshoes.com.tw/
Flower Markets:
The Neihu Flower Market is located at 400, Rueiguang Rd, Neihu,(pronounced Ray Guang Lu) : There is a direct
bus - No. 16 you can take from the Songshan Domestic Airport to Neihu
The Jianguo Weekend Flower Market is located
under the Jianguo expressway, at the intersection of Renai and Xinyi roads, Taipei:
Bus :36, 37, 48, 65, 226, 263, 270,
274.
Warner Village:
(Now known as Vieshow Cinemas)
http://www.vscinemas.com.tw/
Miramar Entertainment Center:
http://www.miramar.com.tw
Tech Products:
3C - TSANN KUEN GROUP:
http://www.tkec.com.tw/tkec/index.jsp
Website of largest chain store of electronics
in Taiwan.
PCHome:
http://www.pchome.com.tw/
Nova:
NOVA's
GuanQian store is is located near the Taipei Main Train Station.
Guanghua Computer
market:
(The Best Place to shop for electronics in Taipei)
Nearest MRT; Zhongxiao/Xinsheng
Located on Bade
Road, Sec. 1, Guanghua Market is the largest market for electronics and computer products in Taiwan.
(Location. MRT Stop
Zhongxiao Xinsheng > Exit 4 > Turn right, walk to second junction , turn left , walk 2 mins to Guanghua.) 10am ~9pm
Closed every 2nd and 4th
Tuesdays of every month.
Tel: 2341-2202
Top Taiwan Theme Parks:
http://www.justaiwan.com/amusemantpark/english/map.htm
Hair
Salons:
These
are the top three chain stores here:
Yellow
Ted Website:
Showlin
Website:
Mentor
Website:
Car Rental:
Chailease Auto Rental Services
Tel: 02)2828-0033 Fax: 02)2826-2191
Mobil: 0922-988-100
Email: ChristianaChen@chailease.com.tw
They have branchs in Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung.
VIP Car Rental Co.
148 Minchuan E. Rd., Sec. 3, Taipei (02)5426-1111
http://www.vipcar.com.tw/
Update on Driving in Taiwan: Current
Regulations:
A. Foreigners wanting to drive in the Republic
of China (ROC) should first meet the drivers' qualifications stipulated in the ROC driving regulations. And the issuance of
driving licenses to foreigners is based on the principles of equality and reciprocity? between the ROC and the counterpart
nations.
B. Foreigners holding valid driver's licenses
issued by a counterpart nation that upholds the principles of equality and reciprocity may lawfully drive vehicles in the
first thirty days coming to Taiwan. There is no need to apply for another driving license. For those planning to drive for
more than 30 days should first apply for motor vehicle extension at respective city and county governments. The maximum extension
time is one year.
C. Foreigners who want to engage in long-term
driving in the ROC should replace their original driver's license with an ROC license or take the rules test and road test
here in order to get licenses issued by the ROC government. Whether a foreigner can directly replace the license issued in
his/her nation will depend on whether or not the foreign nation has agreed on the principles of equality and reciprocity.
Details and a list of foreign nations qualified for the principles category are available at the following Web page:
http://www.thb.gov.tw/english/left-licences.htm
http://english.taipei.gov.tw/tcmvd/
http://www.mvdis.gov.tw/
I got this info from a Travel mag in Taiwan,
practice here first before taking the tests:
http://210.241.91.246/english/english-cai.htm
Maolin Scenic Area:
http://www.maulin-nsa.gov.tw/
Pintung:
http://www.pthg.gov.tw/
http://www.ptcg.gov.tw/
http://travel.pthg.gov.tw/
Kenting National Park:
http://www.ktnp.gov.tw/
http://www.tbnsa.gov.tw/
Parasailing: Tel: 08-886-6388
Other Water Sports: Tel: 08-886-6606
Go-kart: Tel: 08-889-8518
Yunlin:
http://www2.yunlin.gov.tw/
Kaohsiung :
http://w4.kcg.gov.tw/~english/
http://www.waterpark.com.tw
http://invest.kcg.gov.tw/specstreet/homepage_e.htm
Nantou:
http://www.nantou.gov.tw/
Yushan or Jade Mountain:
http://english.ysnp.gov.tw/
Sun Moon Lake:
http://www.sunmoonlake.gov.tw/Lang=EN
Taichung City:
http://www.tccg.gov.tw/
Taichung County:
http://www.taichung.gov.tw/
Changhua:
http://www.chcg.gov.tw/
http://tourism.chcg.gov.tw
Chiayi:
http://www.chiayi.gov.tw/
http://www.cyhg.gov.tw/
http://travel.chiayi.gov.tw/
Ali-Shan :
National Forest Recreation
Area:
http://recreate.forest.gov.tw/forest.php?init=05&char=en&forest=3
http://www.reylee.com.tw
Tainan County:
http://tour.tainan.gov.tw/
Tainan City:
http://tour.tncg.gov.tw/
Fengyuan City:
http://www.fengyuan.gov.tw/
Hsinchu:
http://www.hccg.gov.tw/
http://www.hsinchu.gov.tw/travel/home.ASP
Hsinchu Science Park:
http://eweb.sipa.gov.tw/en/index.jsp
Taiwan National Parks:
http://np.cpami.gov.tw/en/
Taiwan National Trail: http://trail.forest.gov.tw/
Hualien:
http://tour-hualien.hl.gov.tw/
(HuaLien Is Eastern Line by train )
East Rift Valley: http://www.erv-nsa.gov.tw
Hualien Hotels: