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* Routes to Che-Cheng (Kenting) (download) Directions Address: No. 7, R&D Rd. VI Hsinchu Science Park Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C. 30076 Tel: +886-3-577-6085 ext. 369 Anne Wang Fax: +886-3-577-3538  Transportation from CKS airport to Hsin-Chu If you have a room reservation at the Lakeshore Hotel, you can request pickup service by calling TEL: +886-3-520-3181 CKS Airport to Lakeshore Hotel 1 ~ 3 persons NT 1,800 per car/van Lakeshore Hotel to CKS Airport 1 ~ 7 persons NT 1,500 per car/van With Kingdom Hotel: +886-3-5646655 http://www.kingdom-hotel.com.tw/ep4.htm Arrival Service: NT 1,400 Departure Service: NT 1,200 Taxi Information Service Hours: 24 Hours Fare: The taxi fare from CKS airport to Hsinchu (or Taipei) is approximately NT 1,500. The taxi rate in Hsinchu is NT 90 for the first 1.65 kilometers and NT 5 for each additional 350 meters. A 20% surcharge is added between 11 PM and 6 AM as is a "waiting surcharge" for each 3 minutes the taxi is stopped or has traveled less than 5 kilometers per hour. Taxi Queue: Taxis queues are located just outside of the Arrival Halls in both terminals. Contacts: For Terminal 1: +886-3-398-2832 For Terminal 2: +886-3-398-3599 Accommodations All of the selected hotels are approximately 56 km from CKS International Airport. Each of them is located near CKS International Airport. Each of them is located near Science Park in which NCHC is located. All rooms are equipped with free ADSL access. Transportation from the hotels to NCHC is provided and schedules will be available upon check-in. Kingdom Hotel (Workshop hotel) http://www.kingdom-hotel.com.tw/eindex.htm 238, Sec. 1 Kuang Fu Rd. Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan Tel: +886-3-5646655 Fax: +886-3-5631155 Located opposite the Hsinchu Science Park, great location with access to downtown and the Science Park. Hsinchu Chinatrust Hotel http://www.chinatrust-hotel.com.tw/CRM/Default.aspx 106, Chung Yang Rd., Hsinchu City Tel: +886-3-526-3181 Fax: +886-3-526-9244 Lakeshore Hotel http://www.lakeshore.com.tw/english/index.htm 51, Lane 775, Ming Hu Rd. Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan Tel: +886-3-5203181 Fax: +886-3-5203189 Adjacent to Ching-Tsao Lake (Grassy Lake), the Lakeshore Hotel is our primary choice for lodging in Hsinchu and where the GLEON/CREON Welcome Reception will take place. About Taiwan Location and Topography Taiwan, situated in the Pacific Ocean is about midway between Korea and Japan to the north, and Hong Kong and Philippines to the south. Taiwan is a natural gateway for travelers to and within Asia. In Chinese, "Taiwan" means "terraced bay". Shaped a little like a leaf, the fundamental topographic feature of Taiwan is the central range of high mountains running from the northeast corner to the southern tip of the island. Steep mountain terrain above 1,000 meters elevation constitutes about 32 percent of the island's land area; hills and terraces between 100 and 1,000 meters above sea level make up 31 percent. The best season to travel in Taiwan is from Mid-September to November. For the weekly forecast in Taiwan cities, please check: Central Weather Bureau. Climate Taiwan's climate is described as subtropical in north and tropical in south, with average annual temperatures of 22¢XC (72¢XF) in the north and 24¢XC (75¢XF) in the south. Summers, which last from May through September, are usually hot and humid with average daytime highs from 27¢X to 35¢XC (81¢X to 95¢XF) Winters, from December through February, are short and mild, with average lows from 12¢X to 16¢XC (54¢X to 61¢XF.); snow falls only on the higher mountains. Languages The official language is Mandarin Chinese. Taiwanese is commonly spoken by the majority of the population. Other dialects like Hakka and aboriginal languages are also spoken. Many people can speak some English (the most widely studied foreign language), but taxi drivers generally speak only Chinese. Business Hours Bank hours are from 9 am to 3.30 pm, Monday through Friday. Post office hours are from 8 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday. Most offices are open from 8.30 am to 12.00 pm and 1.00 pm to 5.30 pm from Monday to Friday. Opening hours for commercial and retail establishments vary from 8 am to 11 am, e.g. bookstores usually open at 10 am, department stores at 11 am, and supermarkets at 8 or 9 am. They usually remain open until well into the evening and on weekends. Electricity  Taiwan is a cash-based society Taiwan currency ¡V New Taiwan Dollar, the coins come in denominations of NT 1, 5, 10, and 50. Bills come in units of NT 100, 500, 1,000 and 2,000. Foreign currencies can be exchanged at CKS Airport, government-designated banks and hotels. Receipts are given when currency is exchanged, and must be presented in order to exchange unused NT dollars before departure . Taiwan is a more cash-based society. Major credit cards are accepted and traveler's checks may be cashed at some tourist-oriented businesses and by room guests at most international tourist hotels. American Express travelers checks can be cashed at the American Express office, 214 Tunhua N. Rd., Taipei, tel: (02) 27151581. Tipping A 10% service charge and a 5% value added tax (VAT) are automatically added to room rates and meals. Tipping is optional. Hsinchu City ·s¦Ë¥« (Chinese BIG-5) Hsinchu, a city built with bamboo, it was known as Chu-Shin. During the Ching Dynasty, it was renamed Hsinchu. It is also the Feng Cheng (windy city) of Taiwan. By the end of 20th century, Feng Cheng has been land-marked for two national universities and Science-based Industrial Park, acclaimed for high-tech R&D and industries. Welcome to Hsinchu! Here are some links for you taking a look of her: City Guide (English) |
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