IEA-AIE 2009

Contact Person for Page
Wang, Meng-Chun
National University of Tainan, Taiwan
debbie@mail.nutn.edu.tw

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　　IEA-AIE 2009 conference will take place in Tainan, which is the hometown of all Taiwan people and the city with most historic relics in Taiwan.

　　Tainan is located in the southwest of Taiwan on the rich and fertile Jianan Plain, with a population of about 740,000 people. Tainan becomes important business and sightseeing city in the south. The merits of Tainan are historic heritage and the development of agriculture, fishery, and industry.

　　As the origin of history , Tainan is the oldest city in Taiwan. Tainan was called Da-yuan, Taiwan, Chihkan, etc. In Ching dynasty, Emperor Guang-syu (1875-19 08 A.D.) established Tainan government authority, so he named Tainan to Fu-cheng. (Fu-cheng means metropolis.)

Conference Venue

Conference Venue-Tayih Landis Hotel (On-line Reservation)

Location Map

	From Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE to Tainan)
	If you arrive at Taoyuan international airport, we suggest you transfer with Taiwan High Speed Railroad (from Taoyuan station to Tainan station).
	1. From Taoyuan international airport to Taoyuan High Speed Railroad station 　(http://www.taoyuanairport.gov.tw/english/transportation/highspeed_e.jsp) A. I am traveling by taxi. Taxi queues are outside the Arrival Halls of both terminals. To ensure the safety of passengers, only the taxis approved by the Aviation Police Bureau are permitted to operate in Taoyuan. Taxis are available at Taoyuan Airport 24 hours a day. Fare: About NTD$330 (US$10) (20 minutes) (http://www.taoyuanairport.gov.tw/english/transportation/taxi_e.jsp) B. I am traveling by bus. Fare: Adult single fares NTD$30 (US$1). (Fare paid on the bus, change only.) Bus Sign: No.705 (Ubus) Frequency: 15-45 minutes

	If you arrive in the Terminal I, the Bus Platform is located on the southwest side of the Arrival Passenger Reception Area.

	If you arrive in the Terminal II, the Bus Platform is located on the northeast side of the Arrival Passenger Reception Area.

	2. From THSR Taoyuan Station to Tainan Station (http://www.thsrc.com.tw/en/travel/stations.asp) Fare: Adult single fares NTD$1055-1320 (http://www.thsrc.com.tw/en/ticketing/index.asp) Timetable: List in the appendix. (http://www.thsrc.com.tw/en/ticketing/timetable.asp) Free THSR Shuttle Bus to Tayih Landis Hotel (H31)

	From Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH to Tainan)
	If you arrive at Kaohsiung international airport, we suggest you transfer with Kaohsiung Rapid Transit System.
	1. Connecting to Kaohsiung Rapid Transit System 　(http://www.krtco.com.tw/en/service/service-1_R4.aspx) 　Exit: No. 6 A. By Train 　a. From Kaohsiung Rapid Transit System to Kaohsiung Main Station 　　Tickets Purchase: automatic ticket vending machine 　　(http://www.krtco.com.tw/en/service/service-2_2.aspx) 　　Fare: Adult single fares NTD$35 (Red Line: R4 to R11) 　　Frequency: 10 minutes	Kaohsiung MRT Sign

	b. From Kaohsiung Train Station to Tainan Train Station (http://service.tra.gov.tw/en/CP/11434/stations.aspx) 　　Fare: Adult single fares NTDD$69-107 　　Frequency: Please check the Taiwan railway timetable for detail. (http://new.twtraffic.com.tw/TWRail_en/index.aspx) B. By Taiwan High Speed Railroad 　　a. From Kaohsiung Rapid Transit System to Zuoying Station 　　Tickets Purchase: automatic ticket vending machine (http://www.krtco.com.tw/en/service/service-2_2.aspx) 　　Fare: Adult single fares NTD$50 (Red Line: R4 to R16) (http://www.krtco.com.tw/en/service/service-1_R16.aspx) 　　Frequency: 10 minutes 　　b. From THSR Zuoying Station to Tainan Station (http://www.thsrc.com.tw/en/travel/stations.asp) 　　Fare: Adult single fares NTD$110-325 (http://www.thsrc.com.tw/en/ticketing/index.asp) 　　Timetable: List in the appendix. (http://www.thsrc.com.tw/en/ticketing/timetable.asp) 　　Free THSR Shuttle Bus to Tayih Landis Hotel (H31)
	2. Taxi to Tainan (http://www.kia.gov.tw/english/e_content/e_traffic-9.asp) Boarding area of rotating taxis is around the road curbs of the International and Domestic Terminals. For circuiting taxis, the boarding area is in the West side of International and Domestic Terminals (Close to Bus Boarding Area). Fare: Charge by the meter. About NTD$1500-2000 (US$50) (50 minutes)