Arriving to Conference
There are two airports in Northern Taiwan: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (Airport Code: TPE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (Airport Code: TSA). Most international flights land in TPE which is situated 40km (24.8 miles) southwest of Taipei. TSA is a domestic airport in Taipei downtown but now it has flights between Mainland China, Japan and Korea. For transportation suggestions, please look at the Transportation tabs.
The venue of the conference is Department of Physics/Center for Condensed Matter Sciences Building, National Taiwan University (NTU). It is on the northwest side of NTU campus and near the intersection of Xinhai Rd. and Shinsheng S. Rd. Please find a map with relevant locations here. The easiest way to reach the city and the conference venue from the airport is by Metro Taipei (MRT).
Other Useful Information
Currency
The local currency is the New Taiwan Dollar (currency code: TWD; common abbreviation: NT$). As of April 2025, the exchange rates are approximately:
- 1 JPY = 0.23 TWD
- 1 USD = 32.7 TWD
Foreign currencies can be exchanged at airports, major hotels, and government-designated banks. Major credit cards (MasterCard, VISA) are widely accepted, and traveler's checks may be accepted by some tourist-oriented shops and most international tourist hotels and banks.
For the most up-to-date exchange rates, you can use currency converter websites such as XE Currency Converter.
Electricity
Taiwan's electric current is 110 V, 60 Hz, which is the same as in the U.S. For equipment from Europe, a wall plug adapter is required. There are two types of receptacles:
- Type A: http://electricaloutlet.org/type-a
- Type B: http://electricaloutlet.org/type-b
Time Zone
Taiwan is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+8). For current local time and time conversions, you can visit [Time and Date].
Climate
In June, Taipei experiences warm temperatures. Average high temperatures reach around 33°C, while lows are approximately 26°C. Here are some recommendations:
- Clothing: Opt for light, breathable fabrics such as shorts, T-shirts, skirts, dresses, and sandals.
- Rain Gear: Given the likelihood of rain, it's advisable to carry an umbrella or raincoat. Waterproof clothing can be beneficial due to potential sudden downpours.
- Sun Protection: Due to the high UV index, use sunscreen with a high SPF, wear sunglasses, and consider a hat to protect against sunburn.
Business Hours
- Government agencies: Typically operate from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm on weekdays.
- Banks: Generally open from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
- Private companies: Often have flexible working hours.
- Retail stores: Most remain open until late on both weekdays and weekends.
- Convenience stores: Numerous 24-hour convenience stores are available throughout the city.
Taxes
A 10% service charge and a 5% value-added tax (VAT) are typically added to room rates and meals. Tipping is not customary in restaurants unless you feel exceptionally compelled.
