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Conference period
and Venue
Dates
December 4-5, 2004.(Sat.-Sun) Registration, Conference &
Exhibition
December 6, 2004.(Mon) Post-conference course
Taipei International Conference Center ( TICC )
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Language
English will be the official language of the 3rd AIOC. All
papers will be delivered in English.
Certificate of attendance
A Certificate of Attendance will be issued to all delegates.
Climate
Temperature varied from 10
~ 25
C
in December.
Currency
The currency unit is the New Taiwan dollar (NT$). Foreign
currencies can be exchanged at government designated
and private banks and hotels. Major credit cards are accepted
and traveler's check can be cashed
at banks and hotels.
Electricity & Water
Electric current is 110 volts, 60 cycles AC. Drinking water
served at hotels and restaurants is distilled or boiled.
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Map of The
Taipei International Conference Center ( TICC )
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Transport
Taxis
 Taxi service in
Taipei is extremely convenient. However, most taxi drivers do not speak English,
so it is advisable to get the reception desk staff at your hotel to write down
the name of your destination in Chinese, along with the name and address of the
hotel.
Taxi Passenger Appealing Telephone Municipal Traffic Dept.¡G
(02)2725-6888
Municipal Police Dept.¡G(02)2394-9007 (Day Time)¡B(02)2321-9166 (Night Time)
Director, Institute of Transport¡G(02)2767-8217
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Airport limousine buses are available from CKS International
Airport to Taipei some major hotels every 15
minutes, and tickets cost around NT$140 per person. Taxi is
available in front of the exit of the airport and the
fare is around NT$1500.
Buses
Bus routes that pass by the Taipei International
Convention Center include¡G
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Mass Rapid Transit System
Taipei 's Mass Rapid Transit System offers five commuter
lines that crisscross the city. Sitting in a carriage on an elevated railway,
you can enjoy a panoramic view of Taipei's bustling streets.
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Hotel
3rd Asian Implant
Orthodontic Conference- hotel special promotion rate valid
Dec. 3~7, 2004.
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Hotel |
Address |
Tel.
(886-2) |
Fax
(886-2) |
Standard bedroom
Single/ double
( NT$) |
Approx.
distance toTICC
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E-mail / Website |
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Grand Hyatt
Taipei |
2 Song Shou Road, Taipei |
2720-1234
Ext. 3408 |
2720-1105 |
6006 / 6506 |
1 min. walk |
Cecilia.yang@hyatt.com.tw
www.taipei.grand.hyatt.com |
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Agora Garden |
68 Song Ko Road, Taipei. |
8780-1999
Ext.8207 |
8780-5600 |
4730 / 5060 |
15 min. walk |
sunny@agoragdn.com.tw
www@agoragdn.com.tw |
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Howard Hotel |
160 Jen Ai road, Sec. 3,
Tiapei |
2700-2323 |
2708-2376 |
4600 / 5000 |
1 Km |
Sales-tp@howard-hotels.com.tw
www.howard-hotels.com.tw |
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Crowne Plaza Relar Taipei |
32 Nan King East Road, Sec. 5, Taipei
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2763-5656
Ext. 8266 |
2764-6287 |
4200 / 4400 |
2 Km |
sales@crowneplaza-taipei.com.
www.crowneplaza-taipei.com |
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Caesar Park
Hotel |
38 Chung Hsiao W Road, Sec. 1, |
2311-5151 Ext. 2438 |
2371-0936 |
3960 |
5 Km |
sales_tpe@caesarpark.com.tw
www.caesarpark.com.tw |
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Holiday Inn Asiaworld |
100 Tun Hwa North Road, Taipei |
2715-0077
Ext. 3512 |
2713-9967 |
3245 / 3630 |
2.5 Km |
rsvn@holidayinnaw.com.tw
www.holiday-inn.com |
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Pacific Business Center |
11/F, 495 Kuang Fu South Road, Taipei |
8780-8000 Ext. 3102 |
8780-8100 |
3000 / 3300 |
2 min. walk |
pbc.taipei@msa.hinet.net
www.businesscenter.com.tw |
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Charming City |
293 Shin Yi Road; Sec. 4 |
2704-9546 |
2707-6468 |
2520 |
5 min. walk |
Hotel_c@hotmail.com
www.city-hotel.com.tw |
Rate, quoted in New Taiwan Dollar, includes 10% tax, service
charge and breakfast.
1 US$ = NT$ 34 (approximately)
For reservation, please contact the hotel directly. Please
quote ¡§3rd Asian Implant Orthodontic Conference¡¨ for special
promotion rate.
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Attraction
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The beautiful city of
Taipei provides the world with an ideal stage for the free play of
economic activity. In addition to the friendly, welcoming nature of its
inhabitants, the rich cultural heritage of 5,000 years of Chinese
history and the high level of development created by Taiwan's economic
miracle make Taiwan a cosmopolitan city that brings together the
traditional and the new. The National Palace Museum houses the world's
finest collection of Chinese art; beautiful temples are the setting for
colorful folk festivals. As far as culinary delights are concerned,
visitors can enjoy regional specialties from all parts of China. On top
of all this, Taipei also offers bustling night markets, areas of
spectacular natural beauty, streets lined with shops selling brand name
products, and numerous international hotels. Taipei can meet all your
needs, whether in food, clothing, accommodation, transport or
entertainment.
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The National Palace Museum
The National Palace Museum houses more than 620,000 of
the finest Chinese art treasures in the world. Besides displaying pieces
from the imperial collections of several dynasties, the Museum's collections
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C.K.S. Memorial Hall
With its imposing architecture and green open spaces,
the C.K.S. Memorial Hall is flanked by the National Theater and National
Concert Hall. Open-air performances are often held here on weekends and
public holidays; it is a popular spot for Taipei residents to spend their
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Lungshan Temple
Built in 1740, Lungshan Temple serves as both a
religious and community center for local residents. Several different
deities are worshipped at the Temple, and there are many festivals held
there during the course of the year which are particularly lively occasions.
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Taipei Lantern Festival
The Taipei City Lantern Festival is held at the
C.K.S. Memorial Hall to coincide with the Yuan Hsiao Festival each year. The
event combines traditional arts with modern technology, using light and
music effects to display the lanterns to best advantage. In 1998 the
Festival expanded beyond the boundaries of the Memorial Hall, with thousands
of gorgeous lanterns being strung along the length of Jenai Road, lighting
up Taipei City at night in the most striking manner. |
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Ceremonies In Commemoration of Confucius
at the Confucius Temple
The sage Confucius was China's greatest teacher. The
anniversary of his birthday is celebrated on September 28 each year. Solemn
ceremonies are held at the Confucius Temple; schoolchildren perform a ritual
dance in honor of Confucius on the platform outside the Ta Ch'eng Hall.
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