Social Program
& Tours

Welcome Reception

Time 1830 –2030 Thursday, April 29, 2010
Venue 3F Banquet Hall, Taipei International Convention Center (TICC)
Fee

Complimentary for all delegates of 2nd Asia-Oceanian conference of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine.

 

Congress Dinner

Time 1900 – 2200 Saturday May 1, 2010
Venue 3F Grand Ball Room, Grand Hyatt Taipei
Fee NT$3,000 per person  

 

 

Optional Tours

 

T1 Taipei City Tour

  
Pick-up 1330, Friday April 30 at TICC(Venue)
Duration 3 hours
Tour Stops

Presidential Office (Pass by)-Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall-Martyrs’ Shrine-National Palace Museum-Chinese Temple-Handicraft Center

Introduction

Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall: The majestic hall towers over 25 hectares of landscaped gardens, graceful pavilions, and ponds. A statue of late President Chiang looks out over the city from the main building. An elegant Ming-style arch at the main entrance is flanked by two classical-style buildings, the National Theater and the National Concert Hall.


Martyrs’ Shrine: It is an excellent example of classical Ming dynasty architecture, dedicated to the fallen heroes of China’s wars. There is an hourly changing of the guard ceremony at the entrance which many people find interesting.

 

National Palace Museum: Taipei’s National Palace Museum houses the world’s largest collection of Chinese art treasure. Most of the 620,000 art objects were part of the Chinese imperial collection that was brought to Taiwan for safe-keeping. The collection is too large to be displayed at one time! While many popular pieces remain on permanent display, other items are rotated regularly, making each visit unique.
Fare NT$ 900 per person

The above rate includes English-speaking guide, air-conditioned coach.

Guaranteed reservation requires credit card numbers. Your reservation will be released if credit card authorization is not received by March 31.

 

 

T2 Taipei Night Tour

  
Pick-up 1830, Friday April 30 at TICC(Venue)
Duration 3.5 hours
Tour Stops

Mongolian Bar-B-Q Dinner-Lungshan Temple-Hwahsi Night Market-Taipei 101 Building

Introduction

Lungshan Temple: Taipei is home to many temples. Of these, Lungshan (Dragon Mountain) Temple is the oldest and most famous. It is also one of Taiwan’s finest examples of temple architecture.

 

Taipei 101: Taipei 101 is the tallest building in the world. The 508-meter structure has 101 floors and is situated at the center of the Hsin Yi District, Taipei City. In the mall, the world-class design and architecture make shopping here a joyful, fashionable activity.
Fare NT$ 1,300 per person

The above rate includes English-speaking guide, air-conditioned coach.

Entrance ticket to Taipei 101 Observatory is NOT included.

Guaranteed reservation requires credit card numbers. Your reservation will be released if credit card authorization is not received by March 31.

 

 

T3 Northern Coast Tour

  
Pick-up 0830, Saturday May 1 at TICC(Venue)
Duration 4 hours
Tour Stops

Keelung City-Keelung Harbour-Buddha Statue-Yehliu Park-Queen’s Head

Introduction

Keelung: Keelung, a 40-minute drive northeast of Taipei, is one of Taiwan’s international seaports and transportation bubs. On the Chung Cheng Park, you can view the huge statue of the Goddess of Mercy and also a panoramic view of Keelung Harbour.

 

Yehliu Park: Yehliu is famous for its natural rocks formations which are an amazing array of artistic shapes created by erosion and other natural forces. Among the rocks, the Queen’s Head is one of the most famous one.
Fare NT$ 1,100 per person

The above rate includes English-speaking guide, air-conditioned coach.

Guaranteed reservation requires credit card numbers. Your reservation will be released if credit card authorization is not received by March 31.

 

 

T4 YangMingShan National Park & Hot-Spring Tour

  
Pick-up 1330, Saturday May 1 at TICC(Venue)
Duration 4 hours
Tour Stops

Yangmingshan National Park-Hot-Spring Bath

Introduction

Yangmingshan National Park: Yangmingshan, the mountainous area north of Taipei City, is famous for its beautiful scenery with traces of volcanic activities and abundant natural resources. Yangmingshan National Park is Taiwan’s third national park and the one closest to a major city. All year round, Yangmingshan has attractions to offer- flowers in spring, beautiful sky in summer, fruits and maple leaves in autumn, as well as hot-spring bathing and snow in winter.

 

Hot-Spring Bathing with Beautiful Mountain View: The Tatun Mountain Range has the largest density of hot springs in Taiwan. The water has a light milky color and a temperature of about 70 degrees centigrade. Bathing in the hot-spring water has a relaxing and refreshing effect.
Fare NT$ 1,300 per person

The above rate includes English-speaking guide, air-conditioned coach.

Guaranteed reservation requires credit card numbers. Your reservation will be released if credit card authorization is not received by March 31.