If you have never been to Taiwan for business, you definitely need some tips for it. As a Taiwanese, who travels back and forth to Oulu,Finland, I would like to share my own experience with you.
*The first step is to book a flight ticket from Helsinki to Taiwan. Remember, it is a lot more expensive if you travel directly from Oulu to Taiwan. The international airport in Taiwan is located in Taipei, Taiwan - Chiang Kai Shek Airport (TPE). The airline I recommend is Cathay Pacific, an airline run by one Hong Kong cop.. The food and service is good,the price is reasonable and you will have an experience to transfer from Hong Kong International Airport,which operates one of the world's largest passenger terminal buildings. While waiting, you can shop to kill time!
* The next step is to plan your transportation from Oulu to Helsinki. An 8-hour road trip from Oulu to Helsinki absolutely is a pain, so I recommend you take a cheap flight by Norwegian Airline. On weekdays, you can even find one-way ticket with the price just around 30 euros. It is even cheaper than a train ticket and save you lots of time!
* The last step is to prepare for the currency, New Taiwan Dollar (NTD), the converter for your electronics and a cellphone in Taiwan.
Most foreigners would exchange their currencies in the airport right after they arrive in Taiwan. My suggestion is that if you have some local guides, please just exchange little money for you to survive the first two days, and go to another banks to exchange the rest of your budget since the bank in the airport would not provide the most ideal rate for you even though they acclaim "no commission." Here is the bills ( currently 1 EURO = 37.68 NTD):
The plugs are different from the ones in Europe, so you need a converter (6A/250V) in Taiwan. If you happen to forget it, you can buy it in some grocery shops. It looks like this:
The last step is to get yourself a local cellphone. I would suggest you take your own phone with you and go to a convenience store, such as 7-11, to get a local phone number for your short visit. It would be better if you ask a help from your local guides.
By the way, 7-11 is the most popular convenience store in Taiwan- there are more than 5,000 stores in such a small island. If you need to make a copy, fax, buy bus/train/movie/concert tickets or print files out from your USB, it will be the place for you.
Hope the tips help. Enjoy your trip in Taiwan!
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