Ben's Guide to Taipei and Taiwan

Official Website The Outback Steakhouse is located next to Ikea at the Asiaworld Mall on the corner of Nanjing and Dunhua Roads. There is also a branch in the Xinyi District .

From the Shinkong A4 Building (next to the Eslite Bookstore Building) you can take the skyway to the theater complex, New York New York, and Taipei 101. There is a staircase from the sidewalk, so you don't have to go inside.

機車托運 jīchē tuōyùn / scooter freight I never finished researching this topic, but I know it is possible to arrange transport within Taiwan. If you are leaving Taiwan and want to take a scooter with you, it is best to forget about it. Most countries have import restrictions. If allowed it will not be cost efficient. It's best to plan on selling your scooter and buying a new one at your next destination.

Taiwan Tourism Bureau: http://www.taiwantourism.org Check out the Tourism Bureau's Events Calendar for upcoming events.

They brew their own beer. You can get a sampler set and taste them all. I visited the Qingcheng St. location which is near the Nanjing E. Rd. MRT Station. If you walk directly out the only exit, it will be on the left hand side, just past Hooters which is on the right hand side. They have outdoor seating. ‧ Jolly Taipei City, Qingcheng St. , No. 29 / 北市慶城街29號 02 8712 9098 慶城街 Qìngchéng Jiē ‧ Jolly 423 Jinhu Rd., Neihu District, Taipei (北市內湖區金湖路423號) 02 2632 2229

I have not yet visited this novelty, and I don't have plans to do so. I heard the food tastes like shit, and it certainly looks like it. The Toilet Bowl Modern Toilet

Taipei City: http://www.dot.taipei.gov.tw/dot2004/EN/web/map_en921103.jpg Mapquest : They have a map, but no point-to-point directions. As with most English language map sites, the Romanization is questionable. Maporama : They offer a decent map. It does include a search function to map from point-to-point. The site is randomly about half English and half French. MRT Station area maps : they have detailed maps of areas around each station. The maps are not always formatted with North on top, so be sure to check if you orient yourself that way. Taiwan Map : This site lets you search by landmark or street. I don't care for this site. The map is not detailed and the search function can be frustrating.

It can only be the Taiwan Beer .

Tealit Rate Comparisons Taiwan's Post Office: International Parcel Postage Rates English Home Page DHL: English website Chinese website for Taiwan Customer Service: 0800-769-888 UPS: English Website English Website for Taiwan Telephone: 0800-365-868

Most of these sites have their own entries somewhere on this site. Sites in Taipei Taipei 101 Building Observatory I haven’t been up yet, but if we get a clear day we should go. CKS Memorial This is easy to see and can be done quickly. It is a large plaza surrounded by ornate Chinese buildings. This is where a lot of the political rallies and holiday festivals take place. Longshan Temple / Snake Alley / Night Market Longshan is a small but very nice temple. Snake Alley is creepy and as the name implies they have snakes. There is a good night market which is like a flea market. They are all within walking distance of each other. National Palace Museum This is a little boring, but a very cultural experience. Lots of Chinese antiques and artifacts. YangMingShan National Park A mountain inside just off of the city. Maokong Teahouse/Zhinan Temple This is an excellent temple located in the mountains. There are also sco...

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see Romanization.com This is a very useful site if you want to actually pronounce your destination instead of pushing name cards at the taxi driver.

The Taoyuan Taiwan International Airport (formerly CKS airport, and still using this as the airport code) is Taiwan's primary international airport and is the only option for international arrivals to Taipei. If you arrive here and are flying to another destination within Taiwan, you will need to transfer to the Songshan Domestic Airport which is located inside Taipei City. Official Site: http://www.taoyuanairport.gov.tw/web/english/about/all_e.jsp airport buses: This is a simple and cheap option with regular buses to Taipei and other destinations. airport limos which are actually nicely kept Mercedes Benz sedans are available for a reasonable rate. Otherwise taxis are always an option. Pets (and other items subject to quarantine): http://www.taoyuanairport.gov.tw/web/english/tourist/commodity_e.jsp

台北市大安區信義路三段 122 號 / Taipei City, Daan District, Xinyi Rd, Sec. 3, No. 122. This is between AIT and Jianguo Rd. on the same side as AIT. It is also near Daan Park. 台北市信義區松壽路 16 號 2 樓 Taipei City, Xinyi District, Songshou Rd. No. 16, 2F. This is located in the food court of the theater complex (Formerly Warner Village) . 美麗華店 台北市中山區敬業三路 20 號 B1. This is in the food court of the Miramar . There is one on Dunhua S. Rd. Sec. 2 at the South-west corner of the Heping Rd. intersection. See the complete list of BKs in Chinese only See the complete list of BKs put through a machine translation

If you need to ask this question, then get yourself to the clinic located near Ximen MRT Station . Go to the 2nd floor. I don't have the exact address but you can find it on the map. What does Forumosa have to say: Health and Fitness Why does it hurt when I pee? STDs?

In general, I suggest that you do not import pets to Taiwan , but if you are determined to do so, please research the requirements carefully and budget enough to cover the costs. The official Taiwan government's pet import regulations can be found here . You can download the regulations in English as well as an import permit application. You can expect that importing a pet can cause difficulties and will involve a considerable expense. You can contract a pet agent to assist in the process. This will make your life a lot easier but will significantly increase your costs. Here is an overview of what is needed for an import permit: In order to apply for the import permit, copies are acceptable. Upon arrival in Taiwan, all original documents must be available along with the import permit. Microchip please provide details Vaccinated against rabies Primary vaccination at the age of at least 90 days old, and the period between the day of vaccination and the day of shipment sha...

If you are leaving Taiwan, and want to take your pet along, then be prepared for complications and expenses. It is not to be taken lightly, but it can be done. It is your destination that determines how difficult or expensive it will be. You should carefully research the requirements of your destination, before finalizing your plan to bring your pet. Most destinations will require that your pet be implanted with a microchip and receive rabies or other vaccinations. A vet in Taipei with a lot of experience handling export vaccinations and documents is Dr. Yang in Tianmu: Dr. Simon Yang, DVM No. 368, Sec. 6, Zongshan N. Rd. phone: 2871 7621 fax 2876 2039 mobile: 0932 035 130 canine0368@yahoo.com.tw Here is a link with info about checking in pets as excess baggage and it also mentions an export permit. To Australia: You will need to apply in advance for an import permit and pets will be quarantined. Pets from Taiwan will face a minimum 30 day quarantine. The application fees are AUD $280...

National Immigration Agency (formerly the Foreign Affairs Police, now new name and new location) After you have received your resident visa from MOFA , this is where you need to go for your ARC (Alien Resident Certificate) which is your national ID card. Taipei County Residents use the Banqiao Office: Minzhu Road, No. 168 / 台北縣板橋市民族路168號 (民族 mínzú) Link to Map Banqiao MRT Map Taipei City Residents: 臺北市中正區廣州街15號　 電話：02-23899983 No. 15, Guangzhou St. Zhong Zheng District, Taipei Tel: 02-2389-9983 Forumosa National Immigration Agency Official Website

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA) is where you can have documents authenticated and begin the visa application process. Address: Jinan Rd, Sec 1, No. 2-2, Taipei City / 台北市濟南路一段 2-2 號 濟南路 Jǐnán Lù http://iff.immigration.gov.tw/enfront/life.php?id=446&tr_id=9 This is located between CKS and Shando Temple MRT Stations.