PreGA Welcome Letter and Arrival Kit Dear all PreGA delegates, coordinators, IFMSA TO and externals, Welcome to Taiwan, and welcome to PreGA! Here is some useful information that you may need after your arrival on August 1st (maybe earlier or later) in Taiwan: Taoyuan International Airport There are two terminals in Taoyuan International Airport. Sky trains and shuttle buses are available for travelers arriving, departing and transferring flights between the two terminals. You can experience delicious, characteristic Taiwanese food in the dining area. The various shops in the terminals provide you with souvenirs to bring back home. Foreign currency exchange There are foreign currency exchange services in Taoyuan International Airport that accept all kinds of money. You can either exchange enough money, buy traveler's cheque in the airport for your convenience, or go to designated bank for currency exchange service if needed. Banks in Taoyuan International Airport are located on the first, second, and the third floor in Terminal 1 and 2. * We accept Euros notes and NTD notes, but we don’t accept any kinds of coins unless New Taiwanese Dollar (NTD) coins for any payment during PreGA period. So please be prepared with some NTD if you are going to register for the social programs. Maokong Dinner Banquet
15 Euros
NTD 600
Delights of Taipei City
6 Euros
NTD 240
13 Euros
NTD 520
15 Euros
NTD 600
17 Euros
NTD 680
Farewell Drinking Party
* Fill in the following form ASAP if you haven’t registered for any PreGA social program. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19_gZCvbBiaGLPI-ycbEBwTFllDGw3PJv9zNtQmpwAtE/viewform
Arrival on August 1st, 2014 For those who will arrive on August 1st, 2014, there will be several PreGA staffs at the airport to welcome you. They will be holding "Ask Me" (please refer to the attachment for picture) posters at the arrival halls of both two terminals. Upon meeting, the staffs will arrange buses for transportation back to your accommodation for registration. Should you have any problem in meeting with our PreGA staffs, please contact Nina +886921333676 or Elaine +886920758555 by public phone. To facilitate us with your transportation arrangement, please fill in the following survey form. * You can choose the time slot that you hope us to fetch you from the airport, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cMpdjZoghOBbd8IBJPOaqAS9yN3htoHRwUXnDgo175s/viewform
Arrival earlier than August 1st, 2014 For those who arrive earlier than August 1st, 2014, we recommend you to go to Taipei Main Station to take the MRT system for transit to Taipei City. It’s easier for you to get to your self-arranged accommodation. You may go to Taipei Main Station from Taoyuan International Airport with following recommended options: a.
Bus Kuo-Kuang Motor Transport (國光客運)
Counter
Line Departure
1819 Taoyuan International Airport (桃園機場)
Arrival
Taipei Main Station (台北車站)
Interval
10~15 minutes
First bus of the day
0540
Last bus of the day
0030
Travel time
55 ~ 65 minutes
Fare
NTD 125
Characteristic
Taipei Main Station is the intersection of MRT, train, High speed rail (HSR) and bus system. You can go anywhere from here by different kinds of transportation.
b.
High Speed Rail (HSR) - Take the HSR shuttle bus to HSR Taoyuan Station, then take the HSR to Taipei Main Station. HSR Taoyuan Station (高鐵桃園站) Departure Arrival
HSR Taipei Station (高鐵台北站)
Travel time
20 minutes
Fare
NTD 175
Booking
http://www5.thsrc.com.tw/en/
c.
Taxi - Inform the taxi driver of your destination Taipei Main Station (台北車站). Fares are charged
according to set standard rates based on mileage, highway tolls not included. Travel time
45 ~ 50 minutes
Fare
Around NTD 1000 for 4 person
Please be reminded that the registration site for Day One (August 1st, 2014) is at your respective site of accommodation (Pacific Business Centre or AT Boutique Hotel - please see attachment for details). After arriving at Taipei Main Station, we recommend you to take the MRT. Take the RED line (Xiangshan Line 象山線) towards Xiangshan and please align at Taipei 101/World Trade Center Station (台北 101/世貿). Please proceed to Exit 2 (Zhuangjing Road 莊敬路), walk along the street for 5 minutes and you can see AT Boutique on your left hand side. (Please see handbook attachment for map details – Page 12) * Do not buy the EASYCARD (LEFT) as every delegate will get one along with your nametag in the welcome package at registration desk. It’s cool right? As we wanna go GREEN!! Buy the single-journey ticket (RIGHT) instead.
Departure
Arrival
Arrival later than August 2nd, 2014 For those who arrive later than August 1st, 2014, we recommend you to take the following route, CitiAir Bus (大有客運)
Counter
Line Departure
1960 Taoyuan International Airport (桃園機場)
Arrival
Taipei Grand Hyatt Hotel (君悅飯店)
Interval
20 ~ 30 minutes
First bus of the day
0600
Last bus of the day
0100
Travel time
60 ~ 70 minutes
Fare
NTD 145 Taipei Grand Hyatt Hotel is in walking distance from our accommodation (Pacific Business Hotel 太平洋 商旅 and AT Boutique Hotel 晶璽商旅)
Characteristic (Please see handbook attachment for map details – Page 19)
Weather and dress code As we are approaching summer in Taiwan, there would be instance of heavy rain in the afternoon. Hence, umbrella or certain rainwear is advised. The weather here is now warm to hot (Max: 32 degree Celsius; Min: 24 degree Celsius) and the weather is humid (Humidity: 55~65%), thus casual and light, comfortable clothes are recommended. However, please be reminded that the official dress-code for opening ceremony on August 1st, 2014 will be semi-formal. You may also want to bring your personal medicine and hygienic essentials if any. Green PreGA In line with our goal of a green environment, as we emphasize the importance of sustainability, we wish to reduce as much waste we can during the whole assembly. Going green is not just a slogan but an attitude we need to adopt in our lifestyle. Hence, during the PreGA session, no disposable toiletries will be provided by the hotel which includes toothbrush set, tower, shampoo and etc. Water dispensers are available everywhere, so we encourage our beloved participants to prepare their own bottle or cup if possible. * Toiletries are available upon request but an extra NT 600 will be charged and participants need to pay it by themselves.
ď Š We look forward to your arrival and participation in PreGA ď Š
Logistic Reminder 1. First, we welcome your stay in Pacific Business Centre/At-Boutique Hotel. Should you have any question during your stay, please direct it to any PreGA staff and we will help you as soon as possible. 2. We remind you that we will be handing out breakfast in the hotel's conference room at breakfast time each morning, please remember to come and get your breakfast. 3. Please keep and take care of the room keys by yourself or leave it with the lobby reception desk while going out during your stay. 4. You are free to use all kinds of hotel facilities, such as the gym, during your stay. 5. Please take care of your personal safety during your stay, and should you have any problems, please notify our staff.
PreGA Organizing Committee, AM 2014