FAQs

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How do I get my cell phone to work in Taiwan?

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You can obtain pre-paid SIM card at any local convenient store (7-11, FamilyMart), airport, or online. Below is the website for more information. https://guidetotaipei.com/article/cell-phones-and-sim-cards

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How do I get around in Taiwan

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1. High Speed Railroad (HSR) can take you anywhere in Taiwan. 2. In Taipei, Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) is super convenient (https://english.metro.taipei/ ) 3. We recommend Uber or Find Taxi in Taiwan. 4. Below are top 10 places to check out in Taiwan http://www.visiontimes.com/2015/04/21/the-top-10-must-see-tourist-spots-in-taiwan.html

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What apps/website are helpful in Taichung

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1. Find Taxi (Taiwan Taxi app) 2. Uber 3. Youbike 4. https://travel.taichung.gov.tw/en-us (sightseeing) 5. http://dfll.nchu.edu.tw/taichung/eat.html (restaurants)

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Emergent Contact in Taichung, Taiwan

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US Embassy https://www.usembassy.gov/taiwan-2/ (+886) (02) 2162-2000 Charlie's Parents Kung Chung Jung 龔重榮 or Jane Kung 李妍真 80-5 Li Shing Road Taichung, Taiwan 0923-356-446 or 04-2235-6446