Taiwan is located in the western Pacific Ocean 160 km (100 miles) off the southeastern coast of the Chinese mainland. Positioned midway between Korea and Japan to the north and Hong Kong and the Philippines to the South, is 35, 563 sq. kms. Island is a convenient gateway to Asia.
Taiwan is a mountainous island with a great range of terrain, from tropical beaches up to spectacular 3952 metre peaks- the highest non-Himalyan mountains in North East Asia.
Taiwanese territory also incorporates many small offshore island chains. |
Kaohsiung is the biggest commercial harbor and the second biggest city in Taiwan.
Besides, the cargo volume handles Kaohsiung harbor ranks six in the world.
Kaohsiung is situated on the southwest cost of Taiwan and has more than 20 sister cities.
Every year, many activities about culture, arts, sports, industry and business are held among these cities.
It spares no effort in promoting visits and economical exchanges with foreign cities in order to elevate its international status. Kaohsiung is a city with culture. More than 1,000 activities of arts are held in the Chiang Kai-Shek Cultural Center. The Museum of Fine Arts arranges displays of both domestic and international high-standard art articles for the visitors. In addition, Kaohsiung will host the 2009 World Games, a multi-sport event primarily composed of sports not featured in the Olympic Games.
Kaohsiung is now devoted in moving toward high technology, automation, and sophisticated capital intensive industries with added high values and minimal pollution. Kaohsiung, center of Taiwan's development in the future, is a brilliant star in the Asia-Pacific district for the 21st century. |
The official language of the Congress is English. |
The Congress will be held in Kaohsiung Medical University, Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital. |
Taiwan is GMT+8 and does not have seasonal time variation. |
Kaohsiung's climate is tropical, with generally warm temperatures (average 24¢XC). The average temperature of Kaohsiung during Annual Meeting is 22¢XC~30¢XC.
Summer (June-August) is usually hot and humid and winter (December-February) is short and mild. Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-October) are very comfortable seasons to visit here. The rainy season is from May to October, but it doesn't rain every day. |
Entry without Visa :citizens of below countries must hold passports valid for at least "six months" and onward or return tickets. For more details, please refer to: http://www.boca.gov.tw/english/index.htm |
| Australia |
Austria |
Belgium |
Brunei Darussalam |
Canada |
Costa Rica |
Denmark |
| Finland |
France |
Germany |
Greece |
Ireland |
Iceland |
Italy |
| Japan |
Liechtenstein |
Luxembourg |
Malaysia |
Malta |
Monaco |
Netherlands |
| Norway |
New Zealand |
Portugal |
Republic of Korea |
Singapore |
Spain |
Sweden |
| Switzerland |
U.K |
U.S.A |
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 Kaohsiung (Siao-Gang)International Airport is located in the Siaogang District of southern Kaohsiung City. The cost for a single trip from Kaohsiung airport to a hotel in downtown or to the Kaohsiung Medical University is around NT $350 + 50(extra charge at the airport). Shuttle Bus services are all confirmed provided by our 4 Hotel Choices (Airport-Hotel) on a regular schedule.
Taxis operating from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. charge NT$70 upon boarding within a 1.5km range, with NT$5 increases per 300m and/or waiting period of 2 minutes. From 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., taxis charge NT$70 within a 1.25km range, and NT$5 per 250m and/or waiting period of 1 min. and 40 sec.
For more information, please refer to: http://www.kia.gov.tw |
Taiwan's official currency is the New Taiwan Dollar (NT$). Coins come in denominations of NT$1, 5,10 and 50 while notes are issued in values of NT$50,100, 500 and 1000. Please use our currency converter: http://www.xe.com/ucc/ to check current exchange rates. Banks and Hotels will exchange most major currencies. Major credit cards are accepted in most Taiwanese cities and large towns. |
Banks: Monday - Friday 0900 to 1530.
Commercial Firms: Monday - Friday 0900 to 1700.
Government Offices: Monday - Friday 0830 to 1230 and 1330 to 1730.
Department Stores: Sunday - Saturday 1000/1100 to 2200.
Most other stores are open from Sunday to Saturday: 0900/1000 to 2200. |
Electricity is 110 Volts, 60 cycles AC. Visitors should carry a multi-plug adaptor for local sockets. |
The Organizing Committee is not responsible for the insurance of participants against personal injuries, sickness and theft, or property damage incurred during the Scientific Meeting, exhibition, and meeting hours. Concerned participants should obtain insurance coverage for protection.
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