Language:

Mandarin is the official language in Taiwan, and English is practiced and spoken extensively.

Taipei weather in June:

Weather in Taipei is warm from May to November and gets rather chilly from December to April. Average temperature in June is 27 degree Celsius. For more detailed weather information, please visit the Central Weather Bureau.

Electric Supply:

The local power supply is AC 110 -120 Volts / 60 Hz with type A outlets, the same as the USA and Japan. The outlets accept a flat two-parallel pin plug. An adapter will be required if your plugs are shaped otherwise and run on a different current from the 110-120 volt outlets.

Exchange Rate & Currency:

The New Taiwan Dollar (TWD or NTD) is the currency used today in throughout Taipei City. The exchange rate is around US$1 to NT$30. Like most countries, they come in the forms of bills and coins. Foreign currency exchanges are easy to access. Exchange services are available at the airport, banks, hotels and large department stores. For up to date exchange rates, please visit the currency website here.

The Taiwan currency unit has five denominations in paper money and five in coins. The most commonly used are as follows:

TWD 1000

TWD 500

TWD 100

TWD 50

TWD 10

TWD 5

TWD 1

Public Wi-Fi & Prepaid Card:

Free public Wi-Fi is available across Taipei both indoors and outdoors. It is also accessible in most convenience stores, cafes, restaurants and public areas. A full list of hotspot locations can be found here.Visitors who wish to use this service must set up an account with a valid passport or entry permit. Assistance can be acquired at twelve tourist information centers in the city including Taipei Main Station and Songshan Airport.

For delegates intending to purchase a prepaid card with data usage, service is provided by telecom outlets in the airport with varied costs and service hours. Passport and secondary form of ID (national ID card) will be required upon purchase.