The Handy Guide for Foreigners in Taiwan
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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Handy</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>Foreigners</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Taiwan</strong><br />
Research, Development and Evaluation<br />
Commission, Executive Yuan<br />
November 2010
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02 A Note from the Editor<br />
05<br />
Immigration<br />
and Visas<br />
In<strong>for</strong>mation <strong>for</strong> <strong>Foreigners</strong><br />
Website 6<br />
International Community Service<br />
Hotl<strong>in</strong>e 6<br />
Visitor Visa 6<br />
17<br />
Transportation<br />
International Flights/Domestic<br />
Flights 18<br />
Resident Visa 8<br />
<strong>Taiwan</strong> High Speed Rail 20<br />
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Round-the-island Railroad 21<br />
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Metropolitan Rapid Transit<br />
Holder Counter 9<br />
Systems 22<br />
Visa-exempt Entry 10<br />
Long-distance Bus Service 22<br />
Land<strong>in</strong>g Visa 11<br />
Taxis/Car Rental 23<br />
Overstay 12<br />
Driver’s License and<br />
Visa Services 15<br />
International Driv<strong>in</strong>g Permit 24<br />
Priority Counters at Arrival<br />
Bicycles 26<br />
Passport Control 16<br />
Ship Transport 27<br />
Naturalization and Marriage<br />
Registration 16<br />
29<br />
Discover <strong>Taiwan</strong><br />
Tourist In<strong>for</strong>mation Services 30<br />
<strong>Taiwan</strong> Tour Bus 31<br />
Youth Travel Card 33<br />
National Parks <strong>in</strong> <strong>Taiwan</strong> 33<br />
In-depth Travel 38<br />
Leisure Agri-tourism 39<br />
Arts and Culture 40<br />
Museums 42<br />
45<br />
Eat<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
Dr<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>Taiwan</strong>’s Cul<strong>in</strong>ary Culture 46<br />
Night-market Snacks 48<br />
Local Delicacies 51<br />
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53<br />
Shopp<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Metropolitan Shopp<strong>in</strong>g Districts 54<br />
<strong>Taiwan</strong>'s Brand Commercial<br />
Districts 55<br />
English Services Emblem 55<br />
Tourist Shopp<strong>in</strong>g Assurance<br />
System 56<br />
Consumer Protection 56<br />
In<strong>for</strong>mation <strong>for</strong> Consumers 59<br />
73<br />
Healthcare<br />
87<br />
Employment and<br />
Investment<br />
Work Permits <strong>for</strong> Foreign<br />
Professionals 88<br />
Preferential Measures <strong>for</strong> Foreign<br />
Professionals <strong>in</strong> <strong>Taiwan</strong> 89<br />
Work Permits <strong>for</strong> Overseas<br />
Ch<strong>in</strong>ese and Foreign Students 92<br />
Work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>Taiwan</strong>: Rights and<br />
Obligations 92<br />
Labor Protection 95<br />
Invest<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>Taiwan</strong> 95<br />
63<br />
Liv<strong>in</strong>g Tips<br />
Rent<strong>in</strong>g a House 64<br />
Basic Public Services 64<br />
Telecommunications and Internet 67<br />
Postal Services 69<br />
Buy<strong>in</strong>g Daily Necessities 69<br />
Keep<strong>in</strong>g a Pet 70<br />
Recycl<strong>in</strong>g 71<br />
81<br />
Bank<strong>in</strong>g Services<br />
Currency 82<br />
National Health Insurance 74<br />
Currency Exchange 83<br />
Bil<strong>in</strong>gual Healthcare Service 75<br />
Travelers Checks 84<br />
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Open<strong>in</strong>g an Account 84<br />
Traditional Ch<strong>in</strong>ese Medic<strong>in</strong>e 78<br />
Us<strong>in</strong>g Bank Cards <strong>in</strong> <strong>Taiwan</strong> 85<br />
Drug Safety 80<br />
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Medical Tourism 80<br />
Credit Cards 86<br />
Internet Bank<strong>in</strong>g 86<br />
97<br />
Study<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Foreign Schools 98<br />
<strong>Taiwan</strong> Education Centers 100<br />
Study<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>Taiwan</strong> 100<br />
Scholarship Opportunities<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>Taiwan</strong> 102<br />
Scholarships and Grants 103<br />
Study<strong>in</strong>g Ch<strong>in</strong>ese <strong>in</strong> <strong>Taiwan</strong> 105<br />
<strong>The</strong> Centennial<br />
of the Republic of Ch<strong>in</strong>a 108
Countries Eligible <strong>for</strong> Visa-exempt Entry<br />
Visa-exempt<br />
Entry <strong>for</strong> 30<br />
Days<br />
Visa-exempt<br />
Entry <strong>for</strong> 90<br />
days<br />
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Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Lichtenste<strong>in</strong>, Luxembourg,<br />
Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spa<strong>in</strong>,<br />
Sweden, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia,<br />
Hungary, Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, Slovenia<br />
Citizens of India, Thailand, the Philipp<strong>in</strong>es, Vietnam, and<br />
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Land<strong>in</strong>g Visa<br />
Land<strong>in</strong>g visas are available <strong>for</strong> holders of valid emergency or<br />
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Land<strong>in</strong>g Visa In<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
Ports of Entry<br />
Requirements<br />
<strong>Taiwan</strong> Taoyuan International Airport, Kaohsiung<br />
International Airport<br />
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reservation <strong>for</strong> departure.<br />
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with reciprocal agreements will be issued visas gratis.<br />
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Yunl<strong>in</strong> County<br />
05-534-5971<br />
05-534-6029<br />
K<strong>in</strong>men County<br />
Lienchiang<br />
County<br />
082-323-701<br />
082-323-695<br />
0836-23-741<br />
0836-23-738<br />
Visa Services<br />
In countries where the ROC ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>s a mission, <strong>for</strong>eign passport<br />
holders may apply <strong>for</strong> a visa at the ROC embassies, consulates or<br />
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1. letter of guarantee <strong>for</strong> visa application to the Republic of Ch<strong>in</strong>a;<br />
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the Republic of Ch<strong>in</strong>a;<br />
3. visa application <strong>for</strong>m;<br />
4. other relevant documents.<br />
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visa application.<br />
Locations <strong>for</strong> Submitt<strong>in</strong>g Visa Applications <strong>in</strong> <strong>Taiwan</strong><br />
Service hours: 08:30 ~ 17:00<br />
Service Unit Telephone Address<br />
BOCA, MOFA 02-2343-2888<br />
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04-2251-0799<br />
MOFA<br />
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07-211-0605<br />
MOFA<br />
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03-833-1041<br />
MOFA<br />
Taoyuan International<br />
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3F, No. 2-2, Sec. 1, J<strong>in</strong>an<br />
Rd., Taipei City<br />
1F, No. 503, Sec. 2, Lim<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Rd., Taichung City<br />
2F, No. 436, Chenggong 1st<br />
Rd., Kaohsiung City<br />
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Rd., Hualien City<br />
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Domestic Airports<br />
Airport Website Telephone<br />
Taipei International<br />
Airport<br />
Kaohsiung<br />
International<br />
Airport<br />
Hualien Airport<br />
http://www.tsa.gov.tw/<br />
http://www.kia.gov.tw/<br />
http://www.hulairport.<br />
gov.tw/<br />
02-8770-3430<br />
02-8770-3460<br />
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07-805-7630<br />
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07-805-7631<br />
03-821-0768<br />
Taitung Airport http://www.tta.gov.tw/en/ 089-362-530, 089-362-531<br />
Taichung Airport http://www.tca.gov.tw/<br />
04-2615-5206,<br />
04-2615-5000 ext.123<br />
Chiayi Airport http://www.cya.gov.tw/ 05-286-7886 ext. 311<br />
Ta<strong>in</strong>an Airport http://www.tna.gov.tw/ 06-260-1016, 06-260-1017<br />
K<strong>in</strong>men Airport http://www.kma.gov.tw/ 082-322-381, 082-313-694<br />
Magong Airport<br />
Lanyu Airport<br />
Lyudao Airport<br />
Qimei Airport<br />
Wang’an Airport<br />
Matsu Nangan<br />
Airport<br />
http://www.mkport.gov.<br />
tw/<br />
http://www.tta.gov.tw/<br />
lanyu/<strong>in</strong>dex.asp<br />
http://www.tta.gov.tw/<br />
green/<strong>in</strong>dex.asp<br />
http://www.mkport.gov.<br />
tw/cim/<strong>in</strong>dex.asp<br />
http://www.mkport.gov.<br />
tw/wan/<strong>in</strong>dex.asp<br />
http://www.tsa.gov.tw/<br />
web/nangan<br />
Matsu Beigan Airport http://www.tsa.gov.tw/<br />
web/nairport<br />
06-922-8188, 06-922-9123<br />
089-732-220<br />
089-671-194<br />
06-9971-256<br />
06-999-1806<br />
0836-26-505<br />
0836-56-606 ext. 105<br />
P<strong>in</strong>gtung Airport http://www.pta.gov.tw/ 08-766-5760<br />
Hengchun Airport http://www.hca.gov.tw/ 08-889-7120 ext. 1127<br />
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can be purchased, and credit can be added at convenience stores and<br />
Chunghwa Telecom bus<strong>in</strong>ess offices. Beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> September 2010,<br />
3G SIM cards are also available <strong>for</strong> travelers us<strong>in</strong>g their own mobile<br />
phone <strong>for</strong> <strong>in</strong>ternet connection.<br />
Us<strong>in</strong>g the Digital Tour Buddy<br />
Apply<strong>in</strong>g <strong>for</strong> a Digital Tour Buddy<br />
Application prior to entry Application after entry<br />
Application should be made<br />
7 days to 1 month prior to<br />
visit. Application <strong>for</strong>m is<br />
available onl<strong>in</strong>e.<br />
Pick<strong>in</strong>g up a Digital Tour Buddy<br />
Applied prior to entry Applied after entry<br />
After arrival, br<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
necessary documents<br />
to the Travel In<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
Service Counter of Taoyuan<br />
International Airport and<br />
Kaohsiung International<br />
Airport or to the NYC’s<br />
Taipei Youth Travel Center.<br />
1.Onl<strong>in</strong>e application<br />
Digital Tour Buddy can be picked up three<br />
days after application.<br />
2.On-site application<br />
Application can be made between 10:00<br />
to 21:00 at NYC’s Taipei Youth Volunteer<br />
Center, Tuesday through Sunday.<br />
1. Onl<strong>in</strong>e application<br />
Digital Tour Buddy can be picked up at<br />
NYC’s Taipei Youth Center with documents.<br />
Leave a copy of passport and ID <strong>for</strong> security<br />
purposes.<br />
2. On-site application<br />
Application can be made at NYC’s Taipei<br />
Youth Center between 10:00 to 21:00,<br />
Tuesday through Sunday. Leave a copy of<br />
passport and ID <strong>for</strong> security purposes.<br />
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Name Features Website Telephone<br />
Yangm<strong>in</strong>gshan<br />
National Park<br />
Shei-Pa<br />
National Park<br />
Taroko<br />
National Park<br />
Yushan<br />
National Park<br />
Yangm<strong>in</strong>gshan is located at the<br />
http://<br />
northern edge of Taipei bas<strong>in</strong>,<br />
www.<br />
featur<strong>in</strong>g volcanic mounta<strong>in</strong>s,<br />
ymsnp.<br />
crater lakes, and breathtak<strong>in</strong>g<br />
02-2861-3601<br />
gov.tw/<br />
views of the city and the sea. A<br />
html/<br />
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eng/<br />
here every year.<br />
A park <strong>in</strong> central <strong>Taiwan</strong>,<br />
northeast of Taichung, with<br />
high mounta<strong>in</strong> peaks and river<br />
streams. A range of endemic http://<br />
species can be found at this<br />
park: Formosan landlocked<br />
www.<br />
spnp.<br />
037-996-100<br />
salmon, broad-tailed swallowtail gov.tw/<br />
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bears, Formosan serows, and<br />
other protected wildlife.<br />
A park near Hualien with marble<br />
gorges and canyons, along with<br />
archaeological sites from the<br />
Neolithic Age.<br />
Yushan, or Jade Mounta<strong>in</strong>, <strong>in</strong><br />
central <strong>Taiwan</strong>, is 3,952 meters<br />
high. It is the highest peak <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>Taiwan</strong> and Northeast Asia.<br />
It is currently on the shortlist<br />
<strong>for</strong> the New Seven Natural<br />
Wonders of the World. <strong>The</strong> park<br />
http://<br />
www.<br />
taroko.<br />
gov.tw/<br />
English/<br />
03-862-1100<br />
features subtropical, temperate,<br />
and alp<strong>in</strong>e <strong>for</strong>ests, rich wildlife<br />
ecologies, and the Batong<br />
Historic Trail, which has existed<br />
s<strong>in</strong>ce the Q<strong>in</strong>g Dynasty.<br />
<strong>The</strong> number of hikers and<br />
climbers allowed on Jade<br />
Mounta<strong>in</strong> at any time is limited,<br />
so climbers must apply <strong>in</strong><br />
advance. Application prior to<br />
visit and on-spot application<br />
are also available <strong>for</strong> <strong>for</strong>eign<br />
visitors.<br />
http://<br />
www.<br />
ysnp.<br />
gov.tw/<br />
en/<br />
049-277-3121<br />
Park Entry<br />
Service Unit:<br />
049-234-8204,<br />
049-234-8209
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National<br />
Scenic Area<br />
North Coast and<br />
Guany<strong>in</strong>shan<br />
National Scenic<br />
Area<br />
East Coast<br />
National Scenic<br />
Area<br />
East Rift Valley<br />
National Scenic<br />
Area<br />
Tri-Mounta<strong>in</strong><br />
National Scenic<br />
Area<br />
Sun Moon<br />
Lake National<br />
Scenic Area<br />
Dapeng Bay<br />
National Scenic<br />
Area<br />
Maol<strong>in</strong> National<br />
Scenic Area<br />
Website Telephone<br />
http://www.<br />
northguannsa.gov.tw/<br />
http://www.<br />
eastcoastnsa.gov.tw/<br />
http://www.<br />
erv-nsa.<br />
gov.tw<br />
http://www.<br />
trimt-nsa.<br />
gov.tw/eng<br />
http://www.<br />
sunmoonlake.gov.tw/<br />
http://www.<br />
dbnsa.gov.<br />
tw/<br />
http://www.<br />
maol<strong>in</strong>-nsa.<br />
gov.tw/<br />
J<strong>in</strong>shan Visitor Center: 02-2498-8980<br />
Sanzhi Visitor Center and Gallery of Famous<br />
Sons: 02-8635-3640<br />
Guany<strong>in</strong>shan Visitor Center: 02-2292-8888<br />
Yeliu Visitor Center: 02-2492-2016<br />
Baishawan Visitor Center: 02-8635-5100<br />
National Scenic Area Adm<strong>in</strong>istration: 089-<br />
841-520<br />
Taitung Visitors Center: 089-281-530<br />
Hualien Visitors Center: 03-867-1326<br />
Green Island Visitors Center: 089-672-026<br />
Sanxiantai Visitor Center: 089-854-097<br />
Baxian Cave Visitors Center: 089-881-418<br />
Shitip<strong>in</strong>g Visitors Center: 03-878-1452<br />
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National Scenic Area Adm<strong>in</strong>istration:<br />
03-887-5306<br />
Liyutan Visitors Center: 03-864-1691<br />
Luoshan Visitors Center: 03-882-1725<br />
Luye Visitors Center: 089-551-637<br />
Lion’s Head Mounta<strong>in</strong> Visitors Center: 03-<br />
580-9296<br />
Nanzhuang Visitors Center: 037-824-570<br />
Lishan Visitors Center: 04-2598-1331<br />
Guguan Visitors Center: 04-2595-1496<br />
Baguashan Visitors Center: 04-728-9608<br />
Songbo Mounta<strong>in</strong> Visitors Center: 049-258-<br />
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0800-855-595<br />
Shuishe Visitor Center: 0800-855-595<br />
Checheng Visitors Center: 049-277-4981<br />
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Little Liuqiu Visitors Center: 08-861-4615<br />
0800-600-766
National<br />
Scenic Area<br />
Southwest<br />
Coast National<br />
Scenic Area<br />
Siraya National<br />
Scenic Area<br />
Matsu National<br />
Scenic Area<br />
Penghu<br />
National Scenic<br />
Area<br />
Alishan<br />
National Scenic<br />
Area<br />
Website Telephone<br />
http://www.<br />
swcoastnsa.gov.tw/<br />
http://www.<br />
siraya-nsa.<br />
gov.tw/<br />
http://www.<br />
matsu-nsa.<br />
gov.tw/<br />
http://www.<br />
penghu-nsa.<br />
gov.tw/<br />
http://www.<br />
ali-nsa.net/<br />
Metropolitan Parks<br />
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Budai Visitors Center: 05-347-0051<br />
Cigu Visitors Center: 06-780-1161<br />
Beimen Visitors Center: 06-786-1017<br />
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Meil<strong>in</strong>g Visitors Center: 06-575-5830<br />
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National Scenic Area Adm<strong>in</strong>istration:<br />
0836-25-630<br />
Dongy<strong>in</strong> Visitor Center: 0836-77-266<br />
Beigan Visitor Center: 0836-56-531<br />
Juguang Visitor Center: 0836-89-388<br />
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South Sea Visitor In<strong>for</strong>mation Center:<br />
06-926-4738<br />
North Sea Visitor In<strong>for</strong>mation Center:<br />
06-993-3082<br />
Houliao Visitor Center: 06-993-3437<br />
Jibei Visitor Center: 06-991-1487<br />
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Ruitai Visitor Center: 05-250-1070<br />
Yuantan Visitor Center: 05-250-2026<br />
Dabang Visitor Center: 05-251-1982<br />
Metropolitan Park Website Telephone<br />
Taichung<br />
Metropolitan Park<br />
Kaohsiung<br />
Metropolitan Park<br />
http://taichungmp.cpami.gov.tw/<br />
taichung_mp_english/<br />
http://w3.cpami.gov.tw/khmp/english/<br />
english-<strong>in</strong>dex.htm<br />
04-2461-2483<br />
07-365-6103<br />
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In-depth Travel<br />
Local Tourist Festivals<br />
Throughout the year, <strong>Taiwan</strong>’s city and county governments host<br />
regional events and activities, comb<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g local specialties with leisure<br />
travel.<br />
Northern<br />
<strong>Taiwan</strong><br />
Central<br />
<strong>Taiwan</strong><br />
Taipei City’s Ch<strong>in</strong>ese Food Festival Taipei City Aug.<br />
Taipei County Y<strong>in</strong>gge Ceramics<br />
Carnival<br />
Shimen International Kite Festival<br />
Yilan County International Ra<strong>in</strong><br />
Festival<br />
Taoyuan County Lotus Festival<br />
Taipei<br />
County<br />
Taipei<br />
County<br />
Yilan<br />
County<br />
Taoyuan<br />
County<br />
Hs<strong>in</strong>chu<br />
County<br />
Hs<strong>in</strong>chu<br />
City<br />
Miaoli<br />
County<br />
Miaoli<br />
County<br />
Oct.<br />
Sep.<br />
Jul.~Aug.<br />
Jul.~Aug.<br />
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Sep.<br />
Cake Festival<br />
Hs<strong>in</strong>chu City International Glass Art<br />
Sep.~Nov.<br />
Festival<br />
Miaoli County Tung Blossom<br />
Festival<br />
Sanyi Wood Carv<strong>in</strong>g Festival<br />
Mazu International Festival<br />
Taichung City Jazz Festival<br />
Changhua County Wang-gong<br />
Fish<strong>in</strong>g Boat Lights Festival<br />
Nantou County Hot Spr<strong>in</strong>g Festival<br />
Yunl<strong>in</strong> County L<strong>in</strong>nei Purple<br />
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Chiayi County Alishan Cherry<br />
Blossom Festival<br />
Taichung<br />
County<br />
Taichung<br />
City<br />
Changhua<br />
County<br />
Yunl<strong>in</strong><br />
County<br />
Chiayi<br />
County<br />
Apr.<br />
May<br />
Feb.~May<br />
Oct.<br />
Aug.<br />
Oct.~Jan.<br />
Mar.~Apr.<br />
Chiayi City Mar.~Apr.<br />
International Band Festival Chiayi City Dec.~Jan.
Museums<br />
Museum Website Telephone Location<br />
National Museum<br />
of Mar<strong>in</strong>e Biology<br />
and Aquarium<br />
National Science<br />
and Technology<br />
Museum<br />
National <strong>Taiwan</strong><br />
Museum of F<strong>in</strong>e<br />
Arts<br />
Taipei F<strong>in</strong>e Arts<br />
Museum<br />
Kaohsiung<br />
Museum of F<strong>in</strong>e<br />
Arts<br />
Danshui Historic<br />
Sites<br />
Y<strong>in</strong>gge Ceramics<br />
Museum<br />
Hs<strong>in</strong>chu Municipal<br />
Glass Museum<br />
http://www.nmmba.gov.tw/<br />
english/<strong>in</strong>dex.aspx<br />
http://www.nstm.gov.tw/<br />
english/<br />
http://www.ntmofa.gov.tw/<br />
english/<strong>in</strong>dex.aspx<br />
http://www.tfam.museum/<br />
<strong>in</strong>dex.aspx<br />
08-882-5678<br />
07-380-0089<br />
04-2372-<br />
3552<br />
02-2595-<br />
7656<br />
http://www.kmfa.gov.tw/ 07-555-330<br />
http://www.tshs.tpc.gov.tw/<br />
http://www.ceramics.tpc.<br />
gov.tw/en-us/Home.ycm<br />
http://glassmuseum.cca.<br />
gov.tw/<br />
02-2623-<br />
1001<br />
02-8677-<br />
2727<br />
03-562-6091<br />
P<strong>in</strong>gtung<br />
County<br />
Kaohsiung<br />
City<br />
Taichung<br />
City<br />
Taipei City<br />
Kaohsiung<br />
City<br />
Taipei<br />
County<br />
Taipei<br />
County<br />
Hs<strong>in</strong>chu<br />
City<br />
Fort San Dom<strong>in</strong>go, a historical site preserv<strong>in</strong>g the colonial atmosphere as well as constructions, is now<br />
a major tourist attraction <strong>in</strong> Danshui.<br />
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Night Markets<br />
Night Market Specialties Location<br />
Miaokou Night Market offers well-<br />
Miaokou known snacks such as pot-side<br />
��������������� noodle soup, frothy ice, tempura,<br />
Night Market nutritious sandwiches, and beansprout<br />
stew.<br />
Shil<strong>in</strong> Night<br />
Market<br />
Raohe Street<br />
Night Market<br />
Huaxi Street<br />
Night Market<br />
Liaon<strong>in</strong>g Night<br />
Market<br />
J<strong>in</strong>gmei Night<br />
Market<br />
L<strong>in</strong>jiang Street<br />
Night Market<br />
N<strong>in</strong>gxia Night<br />
Market<br />
This night market offers a wide<br />
selection of snacks from all over<br />
<strong>Taiwan</strong>, and is a favorite among<br />
tourists.<br />
Near Dianji Temple, on<br />
Ren 3rd Rd. and Ai 4th<br />
Rd. <strong>in</strong> Keelung City<br />
Between Dadong Rd.<br />
and Anp<strong>in</strong>g Rd. <strong>in</strong> the<br />
Shil<strong>in</strong> District, Taipei<br />
City<br />
From <strong>in</strong>tersection of<br />
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Sec. 4 Bade Rd. and<br />
It has numerous vendors offer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Fuyuan St. to Ciyou<br />
medic<strong>in</strong>al stewed spareribs. A<br />
Temple on Bade Rd. <strong>in</strong><br />
good place <strong>for</strong> a healthy diet.<br />
Taipei City<br />
Taipei’s most famous night<br />
market, also known as Snake<br />
Alley, with popular snacks and<br />
seafood.<br />
Among the famous snacks<br />
here are goose meat, seafood,<br />
glut<strong>in</strong>ous rice cake <strong>in</strong> bamboo<br />
tubes, shawarma, oyster omelet,<br />
and mar<strong>in</strong>ated stew.<br />
This night market is the most<br />
popular street market <strong>in</strong> southern<br />
Taipei.<br />
This cross-shaped market has<br />
d<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g on one side and general<br />
goods on the other.<br />
On Huaxi St. <strong>in</strong> Taipei<br />
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Rd. and Huanhe South<br />
Rd.<br />
On Liaon<strong>in</strong>g St. <strong>in</strong> Taipei<br />
City, between Chang’an<br />
East Rd. and Taipei<br />
Municipal Chung Hs<strong>in</strong><br />
High School<br />
J<strong>in</strong>gmei St., Taipei City<br />
On Sec. 4 Tonghua<br />
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Rd. and Sec. 2, Keelung<br />
Rd. <strong>in</strong> Taipei City<br />
This night market has all the On N<strong>in</strong>gxia Rd.,<br />
traditional foods with local between M<strong>in</strong>sheng W.<br />
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Rd. and Nanj<strong>in</strong>g W. Rd.<br />
and chitterl<strong>in</strong>g th<strong>in</strong> noodles. <strong>in</strong> Taipei City<br />
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54<br />
Metropolitan Shopp<strong>in</strong>g Districts<br />
<strong>Taiwan</strong>’s three major cities, Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung, are<br />
shoppers’ paradises offer<strong>in</strong>g the latest styles and fashions. <strong>The</strong><br />
shopp<strong>in</strong>g districts <strong>in</strong> these cities can satisfy everyone’s needs. <strong>The</strong><br />
mass transportation networks make these shops accessible with<strong>in</strong> these<br />
cities.<br />
City/District District Characteristics<br />
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Government has trans<strong>for</strong>med the area <strong>in</strong>to the city’s<br />
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Shopp<strong>in</strong>g District packed with people who come <strong>for</strong> cultural and musical<br />
per<strong>for</strong>mances, shopp<strong>in</strong>g, and other activities. Here<br />
modern and traditional elements come together to offer a<br />
new experience.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Eastern District is one of the most popular and<br />
convenient bus<strong>in</strong>ess districts <strong>in</strong> Taipei City. <strong>The</strong> MRT<br />
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and bus systems provide connections to the department<br />
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stores and restaurants that l<strong>in</strong>e the streets. Most big-<br />
Shopp<strong>in</strong>g District<br />
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this area.<br />
This district is called the “Manhattan of Taipei.” Dur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
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Shopp<strong>in</strong>g District<br />
it trans<strong>for</strong>ms <strong>in</strong>to a fashionable shopp<strong>in</strong>g area.<br />
Taichung J<strong>in</strong>gm<strong>in</strong>g<br />
1st Street<br />
Taichung Tunghai<br />
International Art<br />
Street<br />
Cafes, exotic restaurants and art galleries all l<strong>in</strong>e this<br />
boulevard. <strong>The</strong>re are open-air tables on the sidewalks<br />
and outdoor concerts, as well as art exhibits and other<br />
community activities. This is a street <strong>for</strong> shopp<strong>in</strong>g, leisure<br />
activities and art.<br />
Close to Tunghai University, the International Art Street<br />
is a “Utopian community” that promotes culture, art,<br />
and susta<strong>in</strong>able liv<strong>in</strong>g. Shops sell many k<strong>in</strong>ds of unique<br />
products. <strong>The</strong> street comes alive <strong>in</strong> the even<strong>in</strong>gs.
Consumer Protection Labels<br />
<strong>The</strong> government has established a wide range of products and service<br />
emblems <strong>for</strong> consumers to identify certified products and services.<br />
Name of Emblem Logo Descriptions<br />
Ch<strong>in</strong>ese<br />
Agricultural<br />
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GAP Labels<br />
<strong>for</strong> Safety of<br />
Vegetables and<br />
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Agriculture<br />
and Produce<br />
Traceability<br />
System<br />
Meat Safety<br />
Inspection<br />
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Health Food<br />
Fresh Dairy<br />
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Good Goat’s Milk<br />
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This logo stands <strong>for</strong> the highest sanitary<br />
standards of domestic produce and<br />
processed produce.<br />
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the recommended use of chemicals <strong>for</strong> pest<br />
control.<br />
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production meet the required standards<br />
and cause no harm to the environment or<br />
human health.<br />
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come from a process<strong>in</strong>g environment that<br />
meets the regulations. Meat products with<br />
the CAS label also meets the standards of<br />
hygiene regulations.<br />
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Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g Practice seal have met the<br />
required manufactur<strong>in</strong>g standards, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
quality and hygiene.<br />
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Department of Health to provide certa<strong>in</strong><br />
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side effects: please check with the Food<br />
and Drug Adm<strong>in</strong>istration, Deparment of<br />
Health websites <strong>for</strong> further <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation.<br />
Dairy products carry<strong>in</strong>g this logo come from<br />
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domestic dairy farms.<br />
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the National Animal Industry Foundation to<br />
have met the hygiene, safety, and quality<br />
requirements.<br />
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Name of Emblem Logo Descriptions<br />
Quality Alcohol<br />
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Merchandise<br />
Inspection Safety<br />
CNS Standards<br />
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Safe Toy System<br />
Energy<br />
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Eco-Friendly<br />
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Breakfast<br />
Tourism and<br />
Amusement<br />
Enterprises<br />
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<strong>The</strong> quality of alcoholic beverages,<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g the raw products and<br />
manufactur<strong>in</strong>g process, are guaranteed by<br />
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mechanical, and toy products have been<br />
tested and registered.<br />
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Standards <strong>in</strong>dicates that the product<br />
quality meets national standards. <strong>The</strong><br />
quality management system also meets<br />
the required standards of the Bureau of<br />
Standards, Metrology and Inspection.<br />
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Inspection Commission of <strong>Taiwan</strong> Toy<br />
Research and Development Center.<br />
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is 10-50% higher than the National<br />
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offer greater quality assurance and save<br />
energy.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Recycl<strong>in</strong>g Label represents eco-friendly<br />
ideas such as recycl<strong>in</strong>g, low pollution, and<br />
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are the top 20-30% per<strong>for</strong>mers <strong>in</strong> their<br />
categories.<br />
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<strong>in</strong>ternational tourist hotels, tourist hotels,<br />
and general hotels.<br />
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the Tourism Bureau or local government<br />
websites <strong>for</strong> more details.<br />
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visit the tourism bureau or local government<br />
website <strong>for</strong> more details.
Name of Emblem Logo Descriptions<br />
Made <strong>in</strong> <strong>Taiwan</strong><br />
Logo<br />
CAS Organic<br />
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also conveys the MIT philosophy of “gett<strong>in</strong>g<br />
more than what you paid <strong>for</strong>.” <strong>The</strong> 12<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustries that are currently participat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><br />
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towels, bedd<strong>in</strong>g, socks, shoes, bags,<br />
stones, ceramics and home appliances.<br />
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logo.<br />
In<strong>for</strong>mation <strong>for</strong> Consumers<br />
Store Hours<br />
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most shopp<strong>in</strong>g areas lengthen their hours on weekends and holidays<br />
- especially dur<strong>in</strong>g long holidays and the Ch<strong>in</strong>ese New Year. Large<br />
department stores and shopp<strong>in</strong>g centers are open 365 days a year.<br />
Some convenience stores, cha<strong>in</strong> pharmacies, fast-food restaurants and<br />
bookstores operate 24 hrs a day.<br />
Tax Refund<br />
If you are a visitor with a non-ROC passport (<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g those who<br />
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the holder’s ROC ID number stamp) and have purchased goods worth<br />
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out of the country by the traveler and 2. taken out of the country with<strong>in</strong><br />
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Customs at the airport or seaport.<br />
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Tax Refund Counters <strong>for</strong> Foreign Travelers at Airports and<br />
Seaports<br />
Airport Tax Refund Counter Location<br />
Taipei<br />
International<br />
Airport<br />
Taoyuan<br />
International<br />
Airport<br />
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Counter<br />
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Counter<br />
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Counter<br />
Taichung Airport Visitor Center, Customs Service Counter<br />
Kaohsiung<br />
International<br />
Airport<br />
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Hualien Airport ������������������������<br />
Keelung Harbor East Pier 2 and West Pier 2, Customs Service Center<br />
Hualien Harbor �������������������������������<br />
Taichung Harbor Visitor Center, Customs Service Counter<br />
Kaohsiung<br />
Harbor<br />
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Budai Harbor Visitor Center, Customs Service Counter<br />
Fuao Harbor ���������������������������������������<br />
Magong Harbor Visitor Center, Customs Service Counter<br />
Shuitou Harbor ���������������������������������������
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Smok<strong>in</strong>g is banned <strong>in</strong> public places<br />
<strong>Taiwan</strong> implemented bans on smok<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>door<br />
public-areas <strong>in</strong> 2009. Smok<strong>in</strong>g is <strong>for</strong>bidden <strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>door<br />
spaces with more than three people. Bus<strong>in</strong>esses are<br />
required to post “No Smok<strong>in</strong>g” signs. Those who<br />
smoke where smok<strong>in</strong>g is not allowed are subject to<br />
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68<br />
Area<br />
P<strong>in</strong>gtung City, P<strong>in</strong>gtung<br />
County<br />
Area<br />
Code<br />
08<br />
Area<br />
Yunl<strong>in</strong> County, Ta<strong>in</strong>an<br />
County, Chiayi County<br />
Area<br />
Code<br />
Miaoli County 037 Wuqiu 0826<br />
Taitung County 089<br />
05<br />
Ta<strong>in</strong>an City, Ta<strong>in</strong>an<br />
06<br />
County, Penghu County<br />
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Islands, Dongsha<br />
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Cell Phone<br />
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services. Foreign residents can choose their service provider based<br />
on the pric<strong>in</strong>g plans offered. Cell phone pric<strong>in</strong>g plans are categorized<br />
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personal ID documents, together with a deposit or a local citizen<br />
act<strong>in</strong>g as guarantor. If you have just arrived <strong>in</strong> <strong>Taiwan</strong> or are here <strong>for</strong><br />
only a short stay, we suggest that you apply <strong>for</strong> a prepaid cell phone<br />
plan.<br />
Telecom<br />
Company<br />
Chunghwa<br />
Telecom<br />
English Service<br />
L<strong>in</strong>e<br />
0800-080-090<br />
Telecom English<br />
Company Service L<strong>in</strong>e<br />
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02-4050-7999<br />
Telecom<br />
VIBO Telecom 0986-000-537 <strong>Taiwan</strong> Mobile 02-6606-2977<br />
FarEas Tone 0800-058-885<br />
First International<br />
Telecom<br />
0800-096-866<br />
Internet Connection<br />
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and OK cha<strong>in</strong>s. Many of them are open 24 hrs a day, 365 days a year,<br />
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they collect various utility bills and other public service fees, accept<br />
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handle pickups of goods bought onl<strong>in</strong>e, sell postage stamps and event<br />
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Traditional Markets<br />
Traditional markets’ attractive prices and friendl<strong>in</strong>ess make them<br />
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and local delicacies. <strong>The</strong> morn<strong>in</strong>g traditional markets usually run from<br />
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<strong>in</strong> the afternoon until 8 <strong>in</strong> the even<strong>in</strong>g. Prices at the sunset markets are<br />
normally lower than those at the morn<strong>in</strong>g markets.<br />
Keep<strong>in</strong>g a Pet<br />
If you want to br<strong>in</strong>g a pet <strong>in</strong>to <strong>Taiwan</strong>, you should first apply to<br />
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counter at the airport or seaport of entry <strong>for</strong> on-site quarant<strong>in</strong>e<br />
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<strong>in</strong>spection. If the documents are <strong>in</strong> order, the animal will be cleared<br />
immediately; otherwise, it will be kept <strong>for</strong> the entire quarant<strong>in</strong>e period<br />
be<strong>for</strong>e release. Pet owners <strong>in</strong> <strong>Taiwan</strong> are required to register pets with<br />
a county or city animal disease control center or a private organization<br />
commissioned by the center with<strong>in</strong> four months of birth. When a pet<br />
is deceased, the owner should notify the registration organization<br />
with<strong>in</strong> one month of the date of death. Most veter<strong>in</strong>ary cl<strong>in</strong>ics provide<br />
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registration, among other services.
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National Health Insurance<br />
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compulsory social <strong>in</strong>surance <strong>in</strong> <strong>Taiwan</strong>, provid<strong>in</strong>g equal<br />
medical rights to all residents. Under the provisions of<br />
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without full-time employment should take their documentation and<br />
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four months. Foreign nationals with full-time employment should<br />
participate <strong>in</strong> the program on the day of their employment. If they<br />
have dependents who are also <strong>for</strong>eign nationals, those dependents<br />
have to obta<strong>in</strong> <strong>Taiwan</strong> residency documentation and live on the island<br />
<strong>for</strong> four cont<strong>in</strong>uous months be<strong>for</strong>e they can take out their <strong>in</strong>surance.<br />
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Card and pay their premiums regularly. In the cases of <strong>in</strong>jury, illness,<br />
or childbirth, the <strong>in</strong>sured person needs to present the <strong>in</strong>surance card<br />
to a contracted medical care <strong>in</strong>stitution and only pay the registration<br />
fee and partial payment <strong>for</strong> hospitalization or treatment to receive full<br />
medical care. For more <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation consult with a Bureau of National<br />
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How Foreign Nationals Can Apply <strong>for</strong> Insurance<br />
Insured Person Insur<strong>in</strong>g Unit Method of Payment<br />
Employee Employer<br />
Company owner His or her company<br />
Dependent of<br />
<strong>for</strong>eign nationals<br />
Overseas Ch<strong>in</strong>ese<br />
or <strong>for</strong>eign student<br />
Through <strong>in</strong>surer of<br />
spouse or l<strong>in</strong>eal relative<br />
Through the student’s<br />
<strong>in</strong>stitute<br />
Through township, city,<br />
Premium deducted and paid<br />
<strong>for</strong> by employer<br />
Premium deducted and paid<br />
<strong>for</strong> by employer<br />
Payment made by family<br />
member<br />
Collected and paid <strong>for</strong> by the<br />
<strong>in</strong>stitute<br />
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payment mailed to <strong>in</strong>sured<br />
person by NHI<br />
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occupations and ���������������������������<br />
family dependents of residence<br />
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apply <strong>for</strong> withdrawal.
Bil<strong>in</strong>gual Healthcare Service<br />
Most public hospitals and large medical centers <strong>in</strong> <strong>Taiwan</strong> offer<br />
Ch<strong>in</strong>ese and English healthcare services, and most of their websites,<br />
<strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation desks, and signage are <strong>in</strong> both languages. If you need<br />
English medical consultation, you can contact a hospital service<br />
representative. Some hospitals also have <strong>in</strong>ternational healthcare<br />
centers that provide convenient healthcare services that <strong>in</strong>clude<br />
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of hospitals can work out a plan of treatment and cost estimation<br />
be<strong>for</strong>e you arrive <strong>in</strong> <strong>Taiwan</strong>, provide transportation <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation upon<br />
your arrival, and offer you <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation on medical tourism services.<br />
Hospitals Offer<strong>in</strong>g Foreign-language Medical Services<br />
Northern <strong>Taiwan</strong><br />
Hospital Website Telephone/Address<br />
National <strong>Taiwan</strong><br />
University Hospital,<br />
International Medical<br />
Service Center<br />
Mackay Memorial<br />
Hospital, International<br />
Medical Service Center<br />
Taipei Medical University<br />
Hospital, International<br />
Patient Center<br />
Cathay General<br />
Hospital, International<br />
Health Care Services<br />
Taipei Medical University<br />
– Wan Fang Hospital<br />
<strong>Taiwan</strong> Adventist<br />
Hospital<br />
http://www.ntuh.gov.tw/<br />
en/ IMSC/default.aspx<br />
http://www.mmh.org.tw/<br />
http://www.tmch.org.tw/<br />
tmuh%20english/<strong>in</strong>dex.<br />
htm<br />
http://www.cgh.org.<br />
tw/en/ health_care_<br />
services/<strong>in</strong>dex.html<br />
http://www.wanfang.<br />
gov.tw<br />
http://www.tahsda.org.<br />
tw/<br />
02-2356-2900<br />
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Rd., Taipei City<br />
02-2562-7200<br />
No. 92, Sec. 2,<br />
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Taipei City<br />
02-2737-2181 ext. 3336<br />
No. 252, Wux<strong>in</strong>g St.,<br />
Taipei City<br />
02-2708-2121 ext. 1312<br />
No. 280, Sec. 4, Ren’ai<br />
Rd.,Taipei City<br />
02-2930-7930 ext. 7766<br />
No. 111, Sec. 3,<br />
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02-2771-8151<br />
No. 424, Sec. 2, Bade<br />
Rd., Songshan District,<br />
Taipei City<br />
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Hospital Website Telephone/Address<br />
Sh<strong>in</strong> Kong Wu Ho-su<br />
Memorial Hospital<br />
Chang Gung Memorial<br />
Hospital International<br />
Medical Service Center<br />
Central <strong>Taiwan</strong><br />
http://www.skh.org.tw/<br />
http://www.cgmh.org.tw/<br />
02-2833-2211<br />
No. 95, Wenchang Rd.,<br />
Shil<strong>in</strong>, Taipei City<br />
03-319-6200<br />
No. 123, D<strong>in</strong>ghu Rd.,<br />
Jioulu Village, Gueishan<br />
Township, Taoyuan<br />
County<br />
Hospital Website Telephone/Address<br />
Tungs’ Taichung Metro<br />
Harbor Hospital<br />
Ch<strong>in</strong>a Medical University<br />
Hospital<br />
Show Chwan Memorial<br />
Hospital<br />
Southern <strong>Taiwan</strong><br />
http://www.sltung.com.<br />
tw/<br />
http://www.cmuh.org.<br />
tw/ htdocs/english/e_<br />
<strong>in</strong>dex.htm<br />
http://www.cbshow.org.<br />
tw/en/<br />
04-2658-3899<br />
No. 699, Sec. 1,<br />
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Town, Taichung County<br />
04-2205-2121<br />
No. 2, Yude Rd., North<br />
District, Taichung City<br />
04-781-3888<br />
No. 6, Lugong Rd.,<br />
Lugang Town,<br />
Changhua County<br />
Hospital Website Telephone/Address<br />
Yuan’s General Hospital<br />
Kaohsiung Medical<br />
University Hospital,<br />
International Medical<br />
Services Center<br />
St. Mart<strong>in</strong> De Porres<br />
Hospital<br />
National Cheng Kung<br />
University Hospital<br />
http://yuanhosp.<strong>in</strong>ks.<br />
com.tw/<br />
http://www.kmuh.org.tw/<br />
english/<br />
http://www.stm.org.tw/<br />
http://www.hosp.ncku.<br />
edu.tw/nckm/english<br />
07-335-1121<br />
No. 162, Chenggong<br />
1st Rd., Kaohsiung City<br />
07-312-1101<br />
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Kaohsiung City<br />
05-275-6000<br />
No. 565, Sec. 2, Daya<br />
Rd., Chiayi City<br />
06-235-3535<br />
No. 138, Shengli Rd.,<br />
Ta<strong>in</strong>an City
Eastern <strong>Taiwan</strong><br />
Hospital Website Telephone/Address<br />
Lotung Poh-Ai Hospital http://www.pohai.org.tw/<br />
Buddhist Tzu Chi<br />
General Hospital<br />
http://www.tzuchi.com.<br />
tw/tzu- chi_en<br />
03-954-3131<br />
No. 83, Nanchang St.,<br />
Luodong Town, Yilan<br />
County<br />
038-561-825<br />
No. 707, Sec. 3,<br />
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City<br />
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the contracted hospitals are divided<br />
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centers, regional hospitals, local<br />
hospitals, and basic-level medical<br />
<strong>in</strong>stitutes.<br />
You can identify the classification<br />
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logo shown at its entrance. When you seek medical care and present<br />
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partial payment <strong>for</strong> treatment <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g a basic charge plus partial<br />
payment <strong>for</strong> medication, rehabilitation, and hospitalization. <strong>The</strong>se<br />
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designed primarily to encourage the public to utilize properly medical<br />
resources. For the schedule of partial payments, please consult the<br />
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NT$50 NT$20 NT$10<br />
NT$5 NT$1 NT$10(New)<br />
Currency Exchange<br />
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other branches, there<strong>for</strong>e it is adviced that you check with the banks<br />
by phone and on their websites. Foreign visitors should present their<br />
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Locations such as tourist hotels, travel agencies, department stores,<br />
along with other authorized <strong>in</strong>stitutions may also provide currency<br />
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Foreign Exchange Banks Designated by the Central Bank<br />
(DBU)<br />
Bank Telephone Website<br />
Bank of <strong>Taiwan</strong> 0800-025-168 http://www.bot.com.tw/English<br />
<strong>Taiwan</strong> Cooperative Bank 0800-033-175<br />
http://www.tcb-bank.com.tw/tcb/<br />
home/frame_eng.htm<br />
First Bank 02-2348-1111 ������������������������������<br />
<strong>in</strong>dex.html<br />
https://www.chb.com.tw/wps/<br />
Chang Hwa Bank 0800-365-889 wcm/connect/web/common/<br />
English<br />
Hua Nan Commercial<br />
Bank<br />
02-2181-0101 http://www.hncb.com.tw/eng<br />
Shanghai Commercial<br />
and Sav<strong>in</strong>gs Bank<br />
0800-003-111<br />
Citibank <strong>Taiwan</strong> 02-2576-8000<br />
http://www.scsb.com.tw/english/<br />
eng_default.jsp<br />
http://www.citibank.com.tw/<br />
portal/home_english/twcb_<br />
Home.htm<br />
Land Bank of <strong>Taiwan</strong> 02-2348-3456 http://www.landbank.com.tw<br />
Cathay United Bank 0800-818-001<br />
Mega International<br />
Commercial Bank<br />
https://www.cathaybk.com.tw/<br />
cathaybk/english/e<strong>in</strong>dex.htm<br />
0800-016-168 https://www.megabank.com.tw/<br />
en/<br />
Travelers Checks<br />
Stores <strong>in</strong> <strong>Taiwan</strong> generally do not accept travelers checks. We<br />
recommend that you present your passport and other identifications<br />
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Dollars at a bank or other authorized <strong>in</strong>stitutions. Most banks <strong>in</strong><br />
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Open<strong>in</strong>g an Account<br />
Open<strong>in</strong>g a New <strong>Taiwan</strong> Dollar deposit account <strong>in</strong> <strong>Taiwan</strong> is simple.<br />
Just take your passport bear<strong>in</strong>g a valid entry visa (or stamp) and your
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ID Number <strong>in</strong> the ROC” as a substitute at a county/city service center<br />
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at the same time <strong>for</strong> deposit, withdrawal, or transferr<strong>in</strong>g of funds.<br />
Different banks use different procedures. For details, check with the<br />
<strong>in</strong>dividual bank.<br />
Us<strong>in</strong>g Bank Cards <strong>in</strong> <strong>Taiwan</strong><br />
Withdrawal<br />
Restrictions<br />
Funds<br />
Transfer<br />
Restrictions<br />
Card<br />
Replacement<br />
Procedure<br />
Card<br />
Replacement<br />
Fees<br />
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NT$100,000.<br />
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prearranged with the bank <strong>in</strong> which the account resides.<br />
<strong>The</strong> maximum transfer per transaction is NT$2 million. Each<br />
bank sets its own daily maximum <strong>for</strong> transfers.<br />
If you lose your bankcard, you can use your bank’s<br />
24-hour service l<strong>in</strong>e to report your lost card and stop<br />
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payment <strong>for</strong>m as soon as possible.<br />
Different banks collect different fees <strong>for</strong> card application,<br />
lost card, and card replacement. For details, check with the<br />
<strong>in</strong>dividual bank.<br />
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<strong>in</strong> major railway stations, airports,<br />
convenience stores, gas stations, and large<br />
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an alternative to bank tellers to provide<br />
services such as withdrawals of cash,<br />
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bills, telecommunication bills, park<strong>in</strong>g<br />
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<strong>in</strong>surance premium. If you make an <strong>in</strong>terbank withdrawal (that is,<br />
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<strong>in</strong> both Ch<strong>in</strong>ese and English, mak<strong>in</strong>g them easy to use.<br />
Credit Cards<br />
Credit Cards<br />
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by <strong>for</strong>eigners <strong>in</strong> <strong>Taiwan</strong> are not affected by<br />
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application <strong>for</strong>m are required. Each issu<strong>in</strong>g<br />
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card’s period of validity and credit limit will<br />
be determ<strong>in</strong>ed by factors such as residence,<br />
<strong>in</strong>come, and assessment of debt repayment<br />
ability.<br />
Internet Bank<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Most of <strong>Taiwan</strong>’s major banks offer <strong>in</strong>ternet bank<strong>in</strong>g services. Foreign<br />
residents who have accounts <strong>in</strong> local banks can personally activate<br />
the <strong>in</strong>ternet bank<strong>in</strong>g service at the bank where they have an account<br />
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personal seal.
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Work Permits <strong>for</strong> Foreign Professionals<br />
Employers of <strong>for</strong>eign nationals com<strong>in</strong>g to work <strong>in</strong> <strong>Taiwan</strong> must<br />
submit applications and the required documents <strong>for</strong> work permits to<br />
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years. If further employment is needed, the employer may apply <strong>for</strong> a<br />
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require professional licenses to apply <strong>for</strong> work permits, a <strong>for</strong>eign<br />
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<strong>for</strong> work permits. Foreign sailors should apply through their employers<br />
to the MOTC; <strong>for</strong>eign professionals and technical personnel who work<br />
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Foreign nationals <strong>in</strong> the follow<strong>in</strong>g categories need not apply <strong>for</strong> work<br />
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1. those married to local nationals with established residence <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>Taiwan</strong>;<br />
2. consultants and research workers hired by government agencies and<br />
academic research <strong>in</strong>stitutions;<br />
3. lecturers and academic researchers who are hired by legally<br />
registered public and private universities <strong>for</strong> M<strong>in</strong>istry of Education<br />
(MOE) approved projects and lectures <strong>for</strong> duration up to 6 months.<br />
Foreign professionals who have received permission to work <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>Taiwan</strong> prior to their arrival should apply at an overseas consulate or<br />
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without leav<strong>in</strong>g the country.
Labor Protection<br />
Labor Insurance<br />
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employees, participation <strong>in</strong> labor <strong>in</strong>surance is required.<br />
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time employees who are <strong>in</strong>sured through their companies, and parttime<br />
employees who must jo<strong>in</strong> a union and be <strong>in</strong>sured through the<br />
union.<br />
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subsidizes 10%, and the workers pay 20% of the premium. Coverage<br />
<strong>in</strong>cludes <strong>in</strong>juries and illnesses, loss of daily function abilities,<br />
childbirth, death, senior citizen pension, and medical costs resulted<br />
from occupational hazards.<br />
Invest<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>Taiwan</strong><br />
<strong>Taiwan</strong> is positioned to be the<br />
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Japan, and the emerg<strong>in</strong>g markets<br />
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center of high-tech OEM/ODM<br />
manufactur<strong>in</strong>g and an R&D and<br />
test<strong>in</strong>g center <strong>for</strong> global bus<strong>in</strong>esses<br />
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markets.<br />
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<strong>Taiwan</strong>” portal website to provide<br />
<strong>in</strong>vestors with the <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation<br />
they need <strong>in</strong> the different stages<br />
of <strong>in</strong>vestment evaluation. This is<br />
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Foreign Schools<br />
<strong>Taiwan</strong> currently has 19 <strong>for</strong>eign schools. <strong>The</strong> schools offer curricula<br />
from k<strong>in</strong>dergarten through the 12th grade accord<strong>in</strong>g to their respective<br />
capabilities and facilities. Please consult the <strong>in</strong>dividual schools <strong>for</strong> the<br />
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Foreign Schools <strong>in</strong> <strong>Taiwan</strong><br />
Location School Program Telephone Website<br />
Taipei<br />
American<br />
School<br />
Grace<br />
Christian<br />
Academy<br />
Dom<strong>in</strong>ican<br />
International<br />
School<br />
Morrison<br />
Academy<br />
- Bethany<br />
Taipei City Campus<br />
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Adventist<br />
American<br />
School<br />
Taipei<br />
European<br />
School<br />
Taipei<br />
Japanese<br />
School<br />
Taipei<br />
Korean<br />
School<br />
K<strong>in</strong>dergarten<br />
through 12th<br />
grade<br />
K<strong>in</strong>dergarten<br />
through 9th<br />
grade<br />
K<strong>in</strong>dergarten<br />
through 12th<br />
grade<br />
K<strong>in</strong>dergarten<br />
through 9th<br />
grade<br />
1st through<br />
8th grade<br />
K<strong>in</strong>dergarten<br />
through 13th<br />
grade<br />
1st through<br />
9th grade<br />
K<strong>in</strong>dergarten<br />
through 6th<br />
grade<br />
02-2873-9900<br />
02-2785-7233<br />
02-2533-8451<br />
02-2365-9691<br />
02-2861-6400<br />
02-2862-2920<br />
02-2872-3801<br />
02-2303-9126<br />
http://www.tas.<br />
edu.tw<br />
http://www.<br />
gcataipei.org<br />
http://www.<br />
dishs.tp.edu.tw<br />
http://bethany.<br />
mca.org.tw<br />
http://www.taastaiwan.com/<br />
http://www.<br />
taipeieuropeanschool.com<br />
http://www.<br />
taipeijs.org<br />
http://<br />
taipeikoes.com
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<strong>Taiwan</strong> Education Centers<br />
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<strong>Taiwan</strong> and promot<strong>in</strong>g the study of Ch<strong>in</strong>ese, the M<strong>in</strong>istry of Education<br />
(MOE) encourages <strong>Taiwan</strong>ese universities to set up overseas <strong>Taiwan</strong><br />
education centers to provide <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation on higher education <strong>in</strong><br />
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<strong>Taiwan</strong> Education Centers Overseas<br />
Establish<strong>in</strong>g<br />
School<br />
National <strong>Taiwan</strong><br />
Normal University<br />
National Chung<br />
Hs<strong>in</strong>g University<br />
Wenzao Ursul<strong>in</strong>e<br />
College of<br />
Languages<br />
National Chi Nan<br />
University<br />
National<br />
Changhua<br />
University of<br />
Education<br />
M<strong>in</strong>g Chuan<br />
University<br />
M<strong>in</strong>g Chuan<br />
University<br />
Country/<br />
City<br />
Thailand/<br />
Bangkok<br />
Thailand/<br />
Chiang Mai<br />
Vietenam/<br />
Hanoi<br />
Vietnam/<br />
Ho Chi M<strong>in</strong>h<br />
City<br />
Malaysia/<br />
Kuala<br />
Lumpur<br />
Mongolia/<br />
Ulaanbaatar<br />
Korea/Seoul<br />
Telephone Telephone<br />
Website<br />
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02-2363-<br />
7559, ext. 22<br />
04-2284-<br />
0206, ext. 25<br />
07-342-6031,<br />
ext. 3203<br />
049-291-<br />
0960, ext.<br />
2561<br />
04-723-2105,<br />
ext. 5452<br />
03-350-7001,<br />
ext. 3705<br />
02-2882-<br />
4564, ext.<br />
8317<br />
+66-2-667-<br />
0181~2<br />
+66-5387-<br />
3181<br />
+84-4-<br />
3353-5118<br />
+84-08-<br />
3910-3105<br />
+603-5121-<br />
3100, ext.<br />
114<br />
+976-9980-<br />
6188<br />
+82-2-724-<br />
2355<br />
http://www.<br />
taiwancenter.com/<br />
http://www.<br />
tec.mju.<br />
ac.th/<br />
http://c016.<br />
wtuc.edu.<br />
tw/<br />
http://www.<br />
techcmc.<br />
com.vn<br />
http://www.<br />
cts.edu.my/<br />
educenter/<br />
<strong>in</strong>dex.htm<br />
http://www.<br />
tecm.org.tw<br />
http://teck.<br />
mcu.edu.<br />
tw/<br />
Study<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>Taiwan</strong><br />
Students without ROC nationality or without Overseas Ch<strong>in</strong>ese ID are<br />
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International Students Undertak<strong>in</strong>g Studies <strong>in</strong> <strong>Taiwan</strong>, <strong>for</strong>eign students
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Northern<br />
<strong>Taiwan</strong><br />
Central<br />
<strong>Taiwan</strong><br />
Ch<strong>in</strong>ese Culture University,<br />
Mandar<strong>in</strong> Learn<strong>in</strong>g Center<br />
Tamkang University,<br />
Division of Cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Education,<br />
Ch<strong>in</strong>ese Language Center<br />
Fu Jen Catholic University,<br />
Language Center<br />
M<strong>in</strong>g Chuan University,<br />
Mandar<strong>in</strong> Studies &<br />
Culture Center<br />
Ka<strong>in</strong>an University, Ch<strong>in</strong>ese<br />
Learn<strong>in</strong>g Center<br />
Chung Yuan Christian<br />
University, Center of<br />
Mandar<strong>in</strong> Learn<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Chung Hua University,<br />
Language Centre<br />
Technology and Science<br />
Institute of Northern<br />
<strong>Taiwan</strong>, Mandar<strong>in</strong> Center<br />
http://mlc.sce.<br />
pccu.edu.tw<br />
http://www.dce.<br />
tku.edu.tw<br />
http://www.lc.fju.<br />
edu.tw<br />
http://www.mcu.<br />
edu.tw/adm<strong>in</strong>/<br />
mscc/english/<br />
<strong>in</strong>dex.htm<br />
http://www.knu.<br />
edu.tw/CLC/<br />
http://www.cycu.<br />
edu.tw/cycu/cce/<br />
mandar<strong>in</strong>/<br />
http://<strong>in</strong>ternational.<br />
chu.edu.tw/<br />
http://www.ts<strong>in</strong>t.<br />
edu.tw/ch<strong>in</strong>ese/<br />
http://www.nchu.<br />
National Chung Hs<strong>in</strong>g<br />
edu.tw/~cnpm/<br />
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ch<strong>in</strong>ese/<strong>in</strong>dex_<br />
Language Center<br />
en.htm<br />
Tunghai University,<br />
Ch<strong>in</strong>ese Language Center<br />
Feng Chia University,<br />
Ch<strong>in</strong>ese Language Center<br />
Providence University,<br />
Ch<strong>in</strong>ese Language<br />
Education Center<br />
National Chiayi University<br />
Language Centre<br />
http://www2.thu.<br />
edu.tw/~clc/<br />
http://www.clc.fcu.<br />
edu.tw<br />
http://clec.pu.edu.<br />
tw<br />
http://140.130.179.<br />
4/csl/<br />
02-2700-5858<br />
ext. 8131-8137<br />
02-2321-6320<br />
ext. 24, 34<br />
02-2905-2414<br />
02-2905-3721<br />
02-2882-4564<br />
ext. 8321<br />
03-341-2500<br />
ext. 4639, 4640<br />
03-265-1308<br />
03-518-6176<br />
02-2892-7154<br />
ext. 2730<br />
04-2284-0326<br />
ext. 399<br />
04-2359-0259<br />
04-2451-7250<br />
ext. 5871<br />
04-2664-5009<br />
05-273-2981
Location Education Center Website Telephone<br />
Southern<br />
<strong>Taiwan</strong><br />
Eastern<br />
<strong>Taiwan</strong><br />
National Kaohsiung<br />
Normal University,<br />
Center of Language and<br />
Culture Teach<strong>in</strong>g<br />
National Cheng Kung<br />
University, Ch<strong>in</strong>ese<br />
Language Center<br />
National Sun Yat-sen<br />
University, Ch<strong>in</strong>ese<br />
Language Center<br />
National University of<br />
Kaohsiung, Ch<strong>in</strong>ese<br />
Language Center<br />
National P<strong>in</strong>gtung<br />
University of Education,<br />
Language Center<br />
Southern <strong>Taiwan</strong><br />
University, Ch<strong>in</strong>ese<br />
Language Center<br />
Wenzao Ursul<strong>in</strong>e College<br />
of Languages, Center of<br />
Ch<strong>in</strong>ese Language<br />
I-Shou University<br />
Ch<strong>in</strong>ese Language<br />
Centre<br />
Tzu Chi University,<br />
Center <strong>for</strong> Language<br />
Studies<br />
Fo Guang University,<br />
Ch<strong>in</strong>ese Language<br />
Instruction Center<br />
http://www.nknu.<br />
edu.tw/~clct/<br />
http://kclc.ncku.<br />
edu.tw<br />
http://www2.nsysu.<br />
edu.tw/CLC<br />
http: / /www2.nuk.<br />
edu.tw/clc/ch<strong>in</strong>ese/<br />
<strong>in</strong>dex.htm<br />
http://lce.npue.edu.<br />
tw/front/b<strong>in</strong>/home.<br />
phtml<br />
http://clc.stut.edu.<br />
tw/<br />
http://c016.<br />
wtuc.edu.tw/<br />
front/b<strong>in</strong>/cglist.<br />
phtml?Category=39<br />
http://www.isu.edu.<br />
tw/clc<br />
http://www.<br />
language.tcu.edu.<br />
tw/<br />
http://www.fgu.edu.<br />
tw/~ch<strong>in</strong>lang/clic.<br />
htm<br />
07-342-6031<br />
ext. 3302, 3303<br />
07-717-2930<br />
ext. 2603~2605<br />
07-525-2000<br />
ext. 3030, 3031<br />
07-591-9261<br />
08-722-6141<br />
ext. 24000~<br />
24002<br />
06-253-3131<br />
ext. 6010, 6011<br />
07-342-6031<br />
ext. 3302, 3303<br />
07-342-6031<br />
ext. 3302, 3303<br />
03-8572-677<br />
ext. 1681, 1682<br />
03-931-3343<br />
ext. 1562<br />
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<strong>The</strong> Centennial of the Republic of Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />
<strong>The</strong> year 2011 is the Grand Centennial of the Republic of Ch<strong>in</strong>a.<br />
Numerous government and private activities to celebrate the<br />
Centennial kicked off <strong>in</strong> 2010 with the aim of show<strong>in</strong>g the world the<br />
rich and multi-faceted achievements that <strong>Taiwan</strong> has accomplished<br />
over the past century.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Centennial logo is a golden “100.” It is a number that represents<br />
success and symbolizes a century of proud achievements.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Republic of Ch<strong>in</strong>a had undergone an arduous century, overcom<strong>in</strong>g<br />
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<strong>in</strong> <strong>Taiwan</strong> and opened the way to new hope. It is a century worthy of<br />
celebration, which witnessed the foundation be<strong>in</strong>g laid <strong>for</strong> the present<br />
success and a brighter future <strong>for</strong> the people of <strong>Taiwan</strong>.<br />
Centennial Logo<br />
Ch<strong>in</strong>ese English
<strong>The</strong> Centennial of the Republic of Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />
Websites with In<strong>for</strong>mation on ROC Centennial Activities:<br />
Preparatory Committee <strong>for</strong> Centenary<br />
Celebrations<br />
http://100.president.gov.tw/<br />
Republic of Ch<strong>in</strong>a (<strong>Taiwan</strong>) Centenary<br />
Foundation<br />
http://www.taiwanroc100.org.tw/<br />
Centennial National Celebration Website,<br />
Council <strong>for</strong> Cultural Affairs<br />
http://100.cca.gov.tw/<br />
Tour <strong>Taiwan</strong> Website, Tourism Bureau<br />
http://100.taiwan.net.tw/<br />
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