Taipei, Taiwan — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- At the top of the island of Taiwan.
- Time Zone
- GMT + 8.
- Electricity
- 110 volts, 60 Hz; two-pin flat plugs.
- Average January Temperatures
- 16°C (60°F).
- Average July Temperatures
- 29°C (84°F).
- Average Annual Rainfall
- 2,325mm (91 inches).
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 46.52 TWD |
| 1.00 USD = 28.93 TWD |
| 1.00 EUR = 40.88 TWD |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
TheLanternFestival
February
Welcomes the zodiac animal of the Chinese New Year.
In front of the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall
TheTaipeiChineseFoodFestival
August
A celebration of the broad range of Chinese cuisine found throughout Taiwan.
World Trade Center
Website: www.tcff.com.tw
TaipeiDragonBoatFestival
June
Re-enacts the tragic story of poet Chu Yuan, along the Keelung River.
TheGhostFestival
July-August
A month-long carnival in temples and on the streets in honor of the ancestors.
Double10thNationalDay
October
Celebrates the founding of the ROC, with pomp and ceremony on the President Office's forecourt.
GoldenHorseFilmFestival
November-December
A forum for film-lovers and film-makers to hone their interests in an industry environment.
Spot, Taipei Film House
www.goldenhorse.org.tw
