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Published Issue: 2009 May

Published: 05/01/09

CAESAR PARK HOTEL TAIPEI

CAESAR PARK HOTEL TAIPEI is synonymous with comfort and practicality for the traveler. It is situated at the meeting point of Taiwan High Speed Railway, and Taiwan Railway. In addition the entrance/exit 6 of Metro Taipei (the MRT) is situated under the hotel lobby. With the soon-to-be-completed Taipei Airport Express to the Chiang Kai-Shek International Airport, CAESAR PARK HOTEL TAIPEI provides superb convenience and flexibility for both business and leisure travelers ...

Published: 05/01/09

Wishing you a pleasant stay in Taiwan

The month of May generally brings beautiful sunny days to Taiwan. It is still not too hot to enjoy outdoor activities but the idea of a dip in a pleasant swimming pool becomes more and more tempting. Effectively the American Club in China (ACC) is at present offering a fantastic membership deal that is very appealing. As Mr. Brian Asmus, says: "The private member club is a luxurious haven where you can make global connections and lifelong friends in a relaxed and sociable setting”. A visitor to Taiwan, member of a hometown club, may have access to the ACC through a reciprocal agreement, give the club a call and find out! ...

Published: 05/01/09

American Club

The American Club in China (ACC) delivers the best that Taipei has to offer to the international community - camaraderie, sports, entertainment, fine dining and relaxation - all together in one unique place. The private member club is a luxurious haven where you can make global connections and lifelong friends in a relaxed and sociable setting ...

Published: 05/01/09

Taipei

Until the middle of the 1960s in Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, it was no more than a sleepy country town with rice fields with pedicabs as the main public transportation. With Taiwan's transition from a rural isolated place to an economic thrust, Taipei has blossomed. With an area of 212 square km and a population of 2.63 million (-06) the city is one of the most crowded places in the world. Over 1 million scooters are registered and remains the most popular vehicle for the Taiwanese, with 650 thousand registered cars on second place ...

Published: 05/01/09

Museum of World Religions

Located in the Yonghe City, Taipei County, the Museum of World Religions (MWR) opened to the general public in November 2001 in order to promote knowledge and understanding of the world's religions ...

Published: 05/01/09

Shopping in Taiwan

Shopping is often fun whether it be for ourselves or for gifts for others. Admit it; sometimes just spending money really makes us feel good! Nothing increases our satisfaction more than a good deal - the best product on the market for the lowest possible price! The best way to achieve this in Taiwan is to look out for the big sales! ...

Published: 05/01/09

European Chamber of Commerce Taipei
The European business organisation in Taiwan

8 reasons why you should join the ECCT ...

Published: 05/01/09

TAINAN

Tainan City, the former capital, is situated on the southwest coast. It has a population of 750.000 spread over an area of 176 km², 0,5 % of the total land area of Taiwan. Tainan's modern history may be seen to begin when the Dutch established Fort Zeelandia in 1624. The Fort was however surrendered to Koxinga after nine months siege in 1662. The fort is located in Anping, one of the oldest non-indigenous settlements in Taiwan and the oldest part of Tainan. It is here that the famous Anping Tree House may be found. Originally Tait & Co.'s warehouse during the Japanese period, it was taken over by Taiwan Salt Co. in 1945. Finally, when the house was abandoned, it is the Banyan trees that ‘took over'. Both the fort and the house are open daily 9am - 5pm ...

Published: 05/01/09

Kaohsiung

Kaohsiung is the second largest city in Taiwan, situated in the south, with a population of 1,5 million people. The city has a first class harbor that can accommodate vessels up to 100,000 tons ...

Published: 05/01/09

Fruits in Taiwan
Taiwan’s “Secret” fruit

Watermelon originates from Sudan and is calabash plant, with the Latin naming “Citrullus Lanatus”. Taiwan’s cultivated variety of watermelon is: Fubao, Honnian – big type and Hsaofong, Ginlang – small type. The cultivation of the fruits has been very successful and has won international recognition with an impressive reputation world wide ...