Taiwan - Travel Pack - Fact Sheet

Welcome to Taiwan - or to give it’s formal title “The Republic of China on Taiwan” - a country of 22 million people with a rich cultural heritage and an acute sense of global business opportunities.

The Taiwan Travel Pag is designed as a "first stop" for foreign visitors to Taiwan. Here you will find all the essential information you need to pack away before you visit. First Base provides a concise fact shee on Taiwan, its people and culture as well as information on how to obtain a visa and how to get you in and out of the Island. Our Transportation Section provides details of major airlines, train and bus information. We give you a list of recommended hotels from 5-star to budget and some advice as to what to do in case of an emergency.

You may also want to check our our Life and Leisure Section. There we provide information on where to obtain consular or trade assistance from foreign government offices in Taiwan as well as information on foreign community and business organizations. The "Fun Stuff" section will provide tips on how to enjoy your stay based on local knowledge.

Taiwan was given the name of “Isle Formosa” - or “Beautiful Island” by early Portuguese traders and outside of the major cities, the scenery is indeed breathtaking.especially in the mountainous areas and along Taiwan’s ruggedt east coast.

is the business centre of Taiwan and in recent years has emerged as a city of art and culture. It is rated as one of the best places in Asia for living and working in terms of expatriate conditions and lifestyle it offers.

More than 2 million people visit Taiwan annually, the majority of them - especially those from Western countries - are business travellers. In this section of our website you will find all the information you need to make your trip to Taiwan - for business or pleasure - a successful one.

First Base

In this section you will find the basic information you need to know before departing on a visit to Taiwan. We include a brief guide

Transportation

Arrival and departure information, airlines and other transportation

Hotel Information

As of end 1999, Taiwan had 56 international standard hotels offering more than 17,000 rooms. In addition there are a large number of “business” hotels which, while not offering all of the amenities to be found in the larger international chains, still offer all the essential comforts needed by business travellers.

Dealing with an Emergency

Of course, we hope that this does not apply to you but it is always best to be prepared. Here you will find some basic suggestions for dealing with emergencies including useful telephone numbers.