MAPS

Conference Rooms:M102, M103, M104, M105, M106
Banquet:Champs Elysees

Transportation
Taiwan is at the crossroads of some of Asia’s busiest air routes. Thus travel to and from the island is easy and convenient. There are two international airports in Taiwan, Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (/www.kia.gov.tw/english/e_index.asp) in the north and Kaohsiung International Airport (http://www.kia.gov.tw/english/e_index.asp)in the south.


Air+Bus(Taxi)
By flying to Kaohsiung, you can take ChongNan Bus, Pingtung Bus, or King Bus from Kaohsiung International Airport to hotel directly. It takes about 2.5 hours to reach Kengting by bus. There is a bus stop right in the front of Howard Beach Resort hotel.


ChongNan Bus (07)235-8955 (http://www.cn-bus.com.tw/)
Every 10-20 min. for 24 hours. (NT 329) (2.5Hours)

Pingtung Bus (08)732-4103(http://www.ptbus.com.tw/)
Every 30-60 min. for 24 hours. (NT 249) (2.5Hours)

King Bus (07)235-5120 (http://www.kingbus.com.tw/home.php)
Every 10 min. 07:00~22:00 (NT 266) (2.5Hours)



Hotel Shuttle (08)8862324 #2547
If you are in a group, you can also call Howard Beach Resort hotel to pick you up with a 7-passengers car (NT3800), 20-passengers bus (NT6500), 40-passengers bus (NT9000).


Taxi
There might have taxi driver invite you to share his taxis with some other travelers, the price around (NT400) or you can hire a taxi (NT1600).  And it should take around 2 hours to reach the Howard Beach Resort hotel. 


Air+HSR+Bus(Taxi)
The Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is also Known as the CKS International Airport, before. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport has over 35 airlines connecting worldwide. Visitor can take taxi (bus is not recommend because of coufusing) from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Taiwan High Speed Rail Taoyuan station (http://www.thsrc.com.tw/en/index.htm)(15 min drive), take the HSR to Zuoying(Kaohsiung) (1hr. 48min.), then take bus or taxi to hotel directly.


Bus
cooperated by ChongNan Bus, Pingtung Bus, Kaohsiung Bus and King Bus, Every 30-60 min. (3hr.) (NT 356)


Hotel Shuttle (08)8862324 #2547
If you are in a group, you can also call Howard Beach Resort hotel to pick you up with a 7-passengers car (NT3800), 20-passengers bus (NT6500), 40-passengers bus (NT9000).


If you arrive before 14:30, there is also hotel shuttle back to Howard Beach Resort hotel (3hr.) (NT400)


Some Chinese Characters

Hotel Accomodation
There are many hotels around Kengting, some of the famous one are listed as following:
Howard Beach Resort Kenting: http://www.howard-hotels.com/
Yoho Landis Beach Club: http://www.yoho.com.tw/
Chateau Beach Resort: http://www.ktchateau.com.tw/
Caeser Park Hotel Kenting: http://www.caesarpark.com.tw/
Kenting Chinatrust: http://www.chinatrust-hotel.com.tw/
For those can read Chinese, the followings are some website might be useful:
http:// www.eztravel.com.tw/
http://www.startravel.com.tw/
http://www1.liontravel.com/

Visa Information
Foreign nationals may obtain visas from embassies, consulates or representative offices of the R.O.C. (Taiwan). The necessary application form and further information can be found on the web site: http://www.boca.gov.tw/

Visa Exempt Entry:
30 days visa exempt entry applied for citizens of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, *Japan, Republic of Korea, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands , New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, U.K. and U.S.A. (Japanese passport holders can stay up to 90 days)

Landing Visa:
30 days landing visas can be obtained upon arrival at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport and Kaoshiung International Airport.
Holders of emergency or temporary passports with validity more than six months for nationals of Hungary , Poland and Slovak eligible for visa-exempt and landing-visa entry.
Holders of USA passport with validity less than six months.

Visitor Visa:
Applicants can lodge their applications with the necessary documents and statutory fee at our overseas missions.
Interview may be required when necessary.

Visitor from China, Hong Kong and Macao
Applicants should complete the application form provided at
http://www.immigration.gov.tw/immigration/FileSystem/Application/App13.pdf with supplementary materials and mail to the secretary of ICAM

Currency
The Taiwan’s unit of currency is the New Taiwan Dollar (NT$).
As of May 2008, the exchange rate was quoted around NT$33 to one US Dollar. Foreign currencies can be exchanged at the airport upon arrival, or at government-authorized banks, hotels, and large department stores. Receipts are given when currency is exchanged, and must be presented in order to exchange unused NT Dollars before departure.
Traveler’s checks in major currencies may be cashed at some tourist-oriented businesses and most international hotels.

Credit Cards
Hotels, department stores, airlines, large stores and restaurants accept major credit cards; however, you can still withdrawing in some ATMs, which has the following sign:

Cash is generally preferred elsewhere
Banking Hours
Banks are open from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Telecommunication Service
One local call from a pay phone costs NT$1 for 1 minute, after which additional coins are needed or the line will be automatically disconnected. On private phones, the overseas operator may be reached by dialing “100.” International calls can be made from private cell phones, public IDD phones, or hotel IDD phones.
The international access code is 002, 005, 006, 007, 009, and 019. For example, you need to dial 002-1-415-555-1212 to reach directory assistance (555-1212) in San Francisco which has the area code of “415”and the country code of “1”.
Rental cell phones are available at Taiwan Taoyuan or Kaohsiung Internal Airport, if your cell phone does not support GSM900 or GMS1800, the systems supported in Taiwan.

Electricity Supply
110 volts A. C. 60 Hz.

Tipping/Taxes
Tipping is optional. It is usual, however, to tip hotel porters and for restaurant service. A 10% service charge and a 5% value-added tax are added to room rates and meals.

Useful telephone numbers
English speaking police (06)2229704
(06)2267467
Emergencies/Fire Department 119
Police 110
English Speaking Directory Assistance 106
International Operator Assistance 100
Taxi Service (06) 297-3366
(06) 251-7713