Currency Exchange Rates
For more Foreign Exchange Rates, please visit: http://www.xe.com/
Language
Chinese (Mandarin) and Taiwanese are the main dialects in Taiwan.
Time Difference
For foreign visitors, you may refer to the following link: http://www.worldtimezone.com/
Climate
Having a subtropical climate, summers in Taiwan are usually hot and humid with an average temperature of 29 degrees Celsius (84.2 degrees Fahrenheit). July is typically the hottest and has a record of reaching 38 degrees Celsius (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit) in the past. The occurrences of typhoons are also more frequent during the summer. Winter may consist of strong wind and rain with an average temperature of 15 degrees Celsius (59 degrees Fahrenheit). Spring is the blooming season with an average temperature of 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit), but it is also the raining season as well. Autumn is probably the best time for tourism with temperatures at around 23 degrees Celsius (73.4 degrees Fahrenheit).
For more information, please refer to : http://www.cwb.gov.tw/V5e/index.htm
Emergency Contact
Emergency Hotlines:
Police = Dial 110
Ambulance = Dial 119
You are suggested to call the 24-hour hotline for assistance at 0800-024-111 if you have any difficulty communicating with the officer of 119 or 110 due to language barrier.
Tipping
Tipping is not customary in most places in Taiwan. The one exception is tipping the bellboy when you check into a hotel.
Voltage
110V.AC/60 Cycle
Transportation
Aviation
Kaohsiung International Airport is located in Xiaogang District, covers airlines of international and internal. Connect with KRTC red line, R4 Station.
You may contact Kaohsiung International Airport as below:
Address: No.2, Jhongshan 4th Rd., Siaogang District, Kaohsiung City 812
Toll Free: 0800-090-108
Website: http://www.kia.gov.tw/english/e_index.asp
Taiwan High Speed Rail Train
Zuoying Station is the last station of Taiwan High Speed Rail, with special design and simple style, it’s the landmark of North Kaohsiung. You are able to arrive Kaohsiung from Taipei Station, which takes about
Address: No.105, Kaotie Rd. Zuoying District, Kaohsiung City
Tel: +886-7-960-5000 #3
Customer Service/Phone Booking Service: +886-2-66268000
More Information http://www.thsrc.com.tw/en/index.htm
Train & Bus
You are able to arrive Kaohsiung by train from Taipei Train Station down to Kaohsiung. Connect with KRTC red line, R11 Station.
Information of Kaohsiung Railway Station
Address: No.318 Jianguo 2nd Rd. Sanmin District Kaohsiung City
Tel: +886-7-2352376
Website: http://service.tra.gov.tw/Kaohsiung
Several bus company have routes to Kaohsiung
Information of Kaohsiung Bus Station
Address: No.306, Jianguo 2nd Road, Kaohsiung City
Tel: +886-7-749-6747, 749-0515
Also connect with KRTC red line, R11 Station.
City Bus
Routes of City Bus to major attractions or tourism spots, please refer to the web site
http://www.kcg.gov.tw/english/tourism/Transportation_03.php
Boat
Information of tour boat:
Cijin Ferry travel to and fro Kaohsiung and Cijin, information of the Station please
contact +886-7-571-9015
Harbor Tour Boat (Not available on Mondays)
Contact +886-7-521-2463
Chan An No.1
Contact +886-7-533-7349
True Love Ferry Wharf
Contact +886-7-521-2463 (14:00 – 20:00)
MRT
The metro system of Kaohsiung, KRTC, from 6:00 to 23:00, Kaohsiung Rapid Transit Corporation
Address: No.1, Jung-An Road Kaohsiung 806
Toll Free: +886-7-7939687
Website: http://www.krtco.com.tw/en/e-index.aspx
Taiwan Tour Bus – Kaohsiung
Tours of Southern Taiwan, routes from half-day to two days, stops at major attractions and hotels; reserved upon request, more details please call 0800-011-765 or refer to the website:
http://www.taiwantourbus.com.tw/english/index.php
