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= Basics = | = Basics = | ||
* '''Currency''': Taiwan uses the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Taiwan_dollar New Taiwan Dollar], NT$ in English or 元 in Chinese, currency code | * '''Currency''': Taiwan uses the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Taiwan_dollar New Taiwan Dollar], NTD/NT$ in English or 元 in Chinese, currency code TWD. As of this writing exchange rates are roughly NT$30 to $1 USD and NT$40 to €1; see [http://www.oanda.com/currency/table?exch=TWD&sel_list=USD_EUR_CAD_GBP_NZD_AUD_JPY&value=1&format=HTML&redirected=1 current exchange rates]. There are ATMs available at the airport and in the ground floor lobby of the Mozilla office. Currency exchange services are also available at the banks, airport and the hotel with the usual caveats. | ||
* '''Electricity''': Taiwan uses US-style electricity, including plugs (though you might have a little more trouble with ground pins or polarized plugs than in the US, but not much), voltage (110V, slightly lower than the US's 120V), and frequency (60Hz). | * '''Electricity''': Taiwan uses US-style electricity, including Type [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mains_electricity_by_country#/media/File:A_plug.jpg A] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mains_electricity_by_country#/media/File:B_plug.jpg B] plugs (though you might have a little more trouble with ground pins or polarized plugs than in the US, but not much), voltage (110V, slightly lower than the US's 120V), and frequency (60Hz). | ||
* '''Weather''': [http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-TWXX0021:1:TW Forecast in °C], [http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/Taipei+TWXX0021:1:TW Forecast in °F], [http://www.cwb.gov.tw/V7e/forecast/taiwan/Taipei_City.htm Government Forecast in °C], [http://www.cwb.gov.tw/V7e/observe/radar/ Radar], [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/astronomy.html?n=241 Sunrise/Sunset], [http://www.cwb.gov.tw/V7e/earthquake/ Earthquakes] | * '''Weather''': [http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-TWXX0021:1:TW Forecast in °C], [http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/Taipei+TWXX0021:1:TW Forecast in °F], [http://www.cwb.gov.tw/V7e/forecast/taiwan/Taipei_City.htm Government Forecast in °C], [http://www.cwb.gov.tw/V7e/observe/radar/ Radar], [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/astronomy.html?n=241 Sunrise/Sunset], [http://www.cwb.gov.tw/V7e/earthquake/ Earthquakes] | ||
* '''Water''': Locals do not drink the tap water without boiling or filtering it. Complimentary bottled water is provided by the hotel daily and is available cheaply all over the place. The office has water coolers and cups. | * '''Water''': Locals do not drink the tap water without boiling or filtering it. Complimentary bottled water is provided by the hotel daily and is available cheaply all over the place. The office has water coolers and cups. | ||
* '''Health''': Review the information provided by the [http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/taiwan.htm CDC (US)] and/or the [http://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations/asia-%28east%29/taiwan.aspx NHS (UK)]. You should ask your doctor if you have any questions. | * '''Health''': Review the information provided by the [http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/taiwan.htm CDC (US)] and/or the [http://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations/asia-%28east%29/taiwan.aspx NHS (UK)]. You should ask your doctor if you have any questions. | ||
* '''Food''': If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, get them written down in Chinese before you leave home. | * '''Food''': If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, get them written down in Chinese before you leave home. | ||
* '''Calendar''': Taiwan uses the western calendar, but years are frequently written in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minguo_calendar Min-guo calendar]. So 民國104年3月17日 or 2015年3月17日 could both be used to write March 17, 2015. | * '''Calendar''': Taiwan uses the western calendar, but years are frequently written in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minguo_calendar Min-guo calendar]. So 民國104年3月17日 or 2015年3月17日 could both be used to write March 17, 2015. | ||
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Taiwan's High Speed Rail system links the major cities (including Taoyuan) of the west coast of the island with Taipei Main Station, but does not stop at Taoyuan airport. There is an inexpensive (30 NT) shuttle bus from the terminals to the Taoyuan HSR station. Once there you can take the HSR directly to Taipei Main Station. The 175 NT service makes one stop (at Banqiao) and takes approximately 20 minutes. Trains run with approximately 20 minute headways. Once at Taipei Main Station you can transfer to the MRT Red Line towards Taipei 101. Taking the HSR requires two transfers (shuttle bus to HSR, HSR to MRT or local bus/taxi) but can be faster than taking a taxi or bus if traffic on the #1 freeway is bad, especially in the reverse direction (where the 1960 bus makes and dwells at several stops). | Taiwan's High Speed Rail system links the major cities (including Taoyuan) of the west coast of the island with Taipei Main Station, but does not stop at Taoyuan airport. There is an inexpensive (30 NT) shuttle bus from the terminals to the Taoyuan HSR station. Once there you can take the HSR directly to Taipei Main Station. The 175 NT service makes one stop (at Banqiao) and takes approximately 20 minutes. Trains run with approximately 20 minute headways. Once at Taipei Main Station you can transfer to the MRT Red Line towards Taipei 101. Taking the HSR requires two transfers (shuttle bus to HSR, HSR to MRT or local bus/taxi) but can be faster than taking a taxi or bus if traffic on the #1 freeway is bad, especially in the reverse direction (where the 1960 bus makes and dwells at several stops). | ||
A direct MRT link from Taoyuan Airport to Taipei is under construction but not expected to open until at least | A direct MRT link from Taoyuan Airport to Taipei is under construction but not expected to open until at least March 2016. | ||
== Songshan Airport (TSA; Domestic and regional-international) == | == Songshan Airport (TSA; Domestic and regional-international) == | ||
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** Sec. 5 is the section of Xinyi Road. Major roads in Taipei are divided into sections at each crossing of a major street, and each section has its own set of numbers. Some Roads that cross halves of the city are also split into N/S or E/W. So don't look for a number in the wrong section. | ** Sec. 5 is the section of Xinyi Road. Major roads in Taipei are divided into sections at each crossing of a major street, and each section has its own set of numbers. Some Roads that cross halves of the city are also split into N/S or E/W. So don't look for a number in the wrong section. | ||
* '''Office telephone''': +886-2-8786-1100 | * '''Office telephone''': +886-2-8786-1100 | ||
= Mozilla Taiwan Community (MozTW) = | |||
https://moztw.org/ | |||
Like many other countries, there is a veteran Mozilla Community in Taiwan (since 2004), and many community members are located at Taipei. | |||
Key Contact: [mailto:irvin@mail.moztw.org Irvin] (Community Liaision, [https://mozillians.org/zh-TW/u/Irvin/ mozillians profile]) or [mailto:petercpg@mail.moztw.org Peter] (L10n Owner, [https://mozillians.org/zh-TW/u/petercpg/ mozillians profile]) | |||
== Mozilla Community Space Taipei == | |||
Apart from the MozSpace inside MoCo Taipei, there is another grass-root Mozilla Community Space sponsored by Mozilla. The space is open for any open source/culture events to make a bigger impact on Mozilla's Mission and contribution. All Mozillians are very welcome to visit the space, MozTW's weekly gathering event [https://moztw.org/events/moztw-lab/ MozTW Lab] happens here every Friday night from 19:30 to 22:00, for other opening times, check [https://moztw.org/space/ schedule] or contact space@moztw.org. | |||
The space is very near to Guang-hwa Market, Taiwan's most popular market for electronic devices and gadgets. You can find computer equipments, laptops, camera/camcorders, electronic components in an inexpensive price. | |||
https://moztw.org/space/<br /> | |||
Address: 3<sup>rd</sup> Fl., No. 94, Sec. 1, Ba-de Rd., Zhongzheng District, Taipei City 100, Taiwan / 100 台北市中正區八德路一段 94 號 3F<br /> | |||
Traffic: 5-min walk from MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station exit 1 (Blue Line)<br /> | |||
= Public Transportation = | = Public Transportation = | ||
Taipei Metro is quite convenient and easy. Everything in signed in English (and Chinese is consistently romanized in Hanyu Pinyin) and the staff speak at least basic English. The fare is distanced based with a minimum of NT$20. Tokens can be bought at the ticket machine before entry. Fare cards are NT$100 to purchase and provide a 20% discount. The "EasyCard" can also be used on buses and in convenience stores, much like the Octopus card in Hong Kong. | Taipei Metro is quite convenient and easy. Everything in signed in English (and Chinese is consistently romanized in Hanyu Pinyin) and the staff speak at least basic English. The fare is distanced based with a minimum of NT$20. Tokens can be bought at the ticket machine before entry. Fare cards are NT$100 to purchase and provide a 20% discount for each ride. The "EasyCard" can also be used on buses and in convenience stores, much like the Octopus card in Hong Kong. | ||
* [http://english.trtc.com.tw/np.asp?ctNode=49778&mp=122032 metro guide] | * [http://english.trtc.com.tw/np.asp?ctNode=49778&mp=122032 metro guide] | ||
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2. FiFi Restaurant. It's at Eslite bookstore 6F (the bookstore is near Taipei City Hall Metro Station). Sorry there's no English version of website but we've been there before, and the food is pretty good! | 2. FiFi Restaurant. It's at Eslite bookstore 6F (the bookstore is near Taipei City Hall Metro Station). Sorry there's no English version of website but we've been there before, and the food is pretty good! | ||
3. | 3. Redbean Restaurant. In Shin Kong Mitsukoshi A9 department store, 7F. Shanghainese Food. | ||
4. South Beauty. Location: 6F, No.12, Song Shou Rd. (It's in the department store - Att 4 fun) http://www.southbeauty.com/en/ | 4. South Beauty. Location: 6F, No.12, Song Shou Rd. (It's in the department store - Att 4 fun) http://www.southbeauty.com/en/ | ||
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6. KiKi Restaurant. Location: at Eslite bookstore 4F (Eslite bookstore: No.11, Song Gao Rd.) http://www.kiki1991.com/ | 6. KiKi Restaurant. Location: at Eslite bookstore 4F (Eslite bookstore: No.11, Song Gao Rd.) http://www.kiki1991.com/ | ||
7. Shao Shao Ke. Location: #15, alley 41, RenAi Rd. | 7. Shao Shao Ke. Location: #15, alley 41, section 2 RenAi Rd., Taipei, Taiwan 台北市仁愛路二段41巷15號. Food from Shaanxi province in China, with more Central Asian influence than most Chinese food. http://fewdblog.com/?p=605 Reservations are probably required. | ||
8. China Pa. Location No. | 8. China Pa. Location No. 145, Section 1, Ānhé Rd, Daan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106, near the Xinyi Anhe MRT Station on the Red Line. This place turns into a live music venue later in the evening with indoor smoking, so you probably want to go early. | ||
9. Beijing Do It True (北平都一處). 506 RenAi Rd Sec 4 / 仁愛路四段506號 (just northwest of the Grand Hyatt). Beijing food. http://taipei543.com/2013/01/22/beijing-do-it-true/ | 9. Beijing Do It True (北平都一處). 506 RenAi Rd Sec 4 / 仁愛路四段506號 (just northwest of the Grand Hyatt). Beijing food. http://taipei543.com/2013/01/22/beijing-do-it-true/ | ||
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I found http://hungryintaipei.blogspot.com/ to be a great resource for discovering some places. | I found http://hungryintaipei.blogspot.com/ to be a great resource for discovering some places. | ||
MozTW liaison Irvin posted up some recommendations on his blog: http://irvin.sto.tw/2014/01/my-suggestion-places-for-mozillians-who.html . | |||
For the adventurous, '''Night market''' offers small food stands for you to try out. One of the (in)famous ones being the stinky tofu (ask anyone from the B2G team). | For the adventurous, '''Night market''' offers small food stands for you to try out. One of the (in)famous ones being the stinky tofu (ask anyone from the B2G team). | ||
*Raohe Street Tourist Night Market - http://goo.gl/aSdPK | |||
It's better to take a taxi from the office or the hotel. | |||
The pronunciation of the name should be: Rao-He-Ye-Shi. | |||
'''FAQ: Where to get food after 10pm''' | '''FAQ: Where to get food after 10pm''' | ||
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http://www.huashan1914.com/en/index.html | http://www.huashan1914.com/en/index.html | ||
There are some exhibitions and restaurants, and I remember there's a shop with | There are some exhibitions and restaurants, and I remember there's a shop with special things for souvenirs, which are designed by the artists. | ||
special things for souvenirs, which are designed by the artists. | |||
How to get there: Take the Nangang/Blue Line to Zhong Xiao Xing Sheng Station (忠孝新生). Take Exit one and continue to walk straight for about a block until you see an underpass and a giant red diamond. | How to get there: Take the Nangang/Blue Line to Zhong Xiao Xing Sheng Station (忠孝新生). Take Exit one and continue to walk straight for about a block until you see an underpass and a giant red diamond. | ||
The Huashan Creative Park is just across the street. | The Huashan Creative Park is just across the street. | ||
'''Day trips''' | '''Day trips''' | ||