City’s Employment Training Classes Begin Mayor Hau Lung-bin attended the joint inauguration ceremony for 11 job training classes operated by the city government on February 6. The work progra......
Fuze Foundation Donates Bus to Nursing Home Mayor Hau Lung-bin joined Department of Social Welfare Commissioner Chiang Yi-wen and Legislator Ting Shou-chung in presiding over a bus donation cere......
Public Urged to Maintain Vigilance against Influenza2012-02-06On January 10, 2012, the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (Taiwan CDC) announced two new deaths caused by influenza-related complications in Taiwan. They respectively were a 58-year-old female and a 71-year-old female who resided in New Taipei City (formerly known as Taipei County). Both did not receiv......
2012 Joint Wedding Ceremonies to be Held on Jun. 30, Sep. 292012-02-022012 Taipei City’s Joint Wedding Ceremonies are slated to be held on June 30 and September 29 (from 14:00 till 17:00). The method of application is yet to be announced.
Source: Department of Civil Affairs
Taipei Zoo Closes on Jan 222012-01-18Taipei Zoo will close on January 22, the Chinese New Year's Eve.
The special ticket for the Year of Dragon is designed with the theme of a chameleon. It will be available for purchase starting January 23, NT$60 for adults and NT$30 for children (50,000 sets limited).
source: Taipei Zoo
Zhongshan Soccer Stadium Parking Lot Opens2012-01-09The Department of Economic Development announced that the new underground parking lot at Zhongshan Soccer Stadium (Basement floor, No.1, Yumen Street) will be available for the public starting January 6.
The parking rates are listed below:
*15 min: free of charge
*1 hr: NT$30
*Maximum Da......
Mandarin Reading & Writing Courses Available2012-02-06
1. SPONSORS
Multi-Cultural Information Center, Taipei Public Library
Master’s Program in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, Chinese Culture University
2. TYPES OF CLASSES
Character reading and writing classes (beginner & advanced)
Conversation classes (4 levels)
3. WHERE?
Character classe......
Vote for the Top Ten Tourist Towns!2012-02-02Department of Information and Tourism (TPEDOIT) urges the public to vote for Beitou and Xinyi districts in a competition held by Tourism Bureau of Ministry of Transportation that will pick out the “Top Ten Tourist Towns of Taiwan.”
TPEDOIT reminds those interested to visit the activity website (http:/......
The National Hakka Day 20122012-02-02"The National Hakka Day 2012" activities will be held on February 11, 2012 from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM in Taipei City Hakka Cultural Park by Hakka Affairs Council and Taipei Hakka Affairs Commission. Everybody is invited to participate in the spectacular activities.
Source: Taipei Hakka Affairs Commission......
Exhibition on Children's Books from Southeast Asia Countries 2012-01-11Picture books not only inspire children's imagination, but also help kids explore the wonders of the world. They also help recall adults’ lovely memories of their naive school days.
Multicultural Information Center, situated at the 9th floor of the Main Library of Taipei Public Library, provides dive......
Orchid Exhibition at CKS Shilin Residence Park2012-01-09The Parks and Street Lights Office will present an exhibition featuring orchids and a selection of Chinese New Year flowers at CKS Shilin Residence Park.
Exhibition Period: January 6-15
Opening Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM
Transportation:
1. Take bus 220, 285, 310, 606, 612, or 902 to Taipower North ......
What are the opening hours of Maokong Gondola?2011-01-14
1. Tuesdays – Thursdays: 9:00 – 21:00
2. Fridays and the day before national holiday: 9:00 - 22:00
3. Weekends and national holidays: 8:30 - 22:00. Opening hours on Sundays and the last day of national holidays are: 8:30 - 21:00
For more information on the Maokong Gondola, visit the Department of ......
What are the coach/bus services available at the Bus Station and their route assignments?2011-01-14
1. Capital Bus Company, Ltd: “1570 Luodong Township – National Expressway No. 5 – Taipei City Xinyi District” Line
2. Capital Bus Company, Ltd: “1571 Yilan City – National Expressway No. 5 – Taipei City Xinyi District” Line
3. Capital Bus Company, Ltd: “1572 Luodong Township – Yilan City – Jiaoxi Tow......
How do I look up paying sectors of bus traveling?2011-01-14
You can look up paying sectors of bus route assignments by visiting http://5284.taipei.gov.tw/, and key in the bus route you wish to take. Or, you can look up the bus traveling map at bus stops. If passengers board the bus in the buffer zone where they pay for two paying sectors, they are given a tic......
Is there a taxi service specifically for foreigners?2011-01-14
Foreign visitors can dial 0800055850 for the Safe Taxi Service Hotline (or dial 55850 on mobile phone) to ask for a cab in English. Or call the English-Speaking Drivers’ Association at 27997997 for a cab.
