Transportation
Transportation
By Public Transportation
From Taoyuan International Airport to Sheraton Hsinchu Hotel.
Notes:
- Please visit the Taiwan High Speed Rail website to check the ticket price and timetable https://en.thsrc.com.tw
- One-way taxi fare from Hsinchu HSR Station to Sheraton Hsinchu Hotel is around NT$155-250
From Taipei Shongshan Airport to Sheraton Hsinchu Hotel
Notes:
- From Taipei Songshan Airport to Taipei Main Station, please take the Taipei metro from Songshan Airport station(BR13) of Wenhu Line to Zhongxiao Fuxing station (BR10) and transfer to the Bannan Line to reach Taipei Main Station (BL12)
- Taipei Metro website: https://english.metro.taipei
From Hsinchu Train Station to Sheraton Hsinchu Hotel
Notes:
- One-way taxi fare from Hsinchu Train Station to Sheraton Hsinchu Hotel is around NT$320-400
From National Highway No.1 Zhubei/Qionglin Interchange
From National Highway No.1, exit at the Zhubei/Qionglin Interchange. Exit the interchange, head in the direction of Qionglin and drive straight until you reach the intersection of Guangming 6th Rd and Ziqiang S. Rd. The hotel will be on your left.
From National Highway No.3 Zhulin Interchange
Take the Zhulin Interchange (Qionglin/Zhudong) exit, then turn onto Provincial Highway 68, head straight in the direction of Zhubei, exit the overpass onto the surface road. Drive straight along Ziqiang S. Rd. and take a left at Guangming 6th Rd. to arrive at your destination. The hotel will be on your right.
Travel Guide
The town of Hsinchu, now famous for its Science-based Industrial Park, was first developed in 1723. It was first called Hsinchu in 1875 and was upgraded to a provincial city in 1982. The Hsinchu administrative district includes Xiangshan and covers an area of about 104 square kilometers. It has gained considerable prosperity and an international reputation since the creation of the Hsinchu Science-based industrial Park. Hsinchu City is located in the northwestern part of Hsinchu County, its highest point rising only 120 meters above sea level.
The Hsinchu plain slopes upward to the east, and merges into Eighteen Peaks Mountain and Niupu Mountains. Most of the eastern part of the county is covered with foothills and small mountains.
More Information :
Hsinchu City-Hsinchu City-Hsinchu City Travel Net
Recommended Sites
Useful Travel Information
Service Charge & Tax
Service charge is customary charge 10% in hotel or restaurant. Foreigners who work legally in Taiwan are required to file an income tax return in May each year. The deadline is May 31. For guidelines on how to file taxes as a foreigner, please contact to National Taxation Bureau of Taipei https://www.ntbt.gov.tw/English
Electricity
Taiwan uses electric current of 110 volts at 60 cycles, appliances from Europe, Australia or South-East Asia will need an adaptor or transformer. Many buildings have sockets with 220 volts especially for the use of air conditioners.
Currency
The Republic of China's unit of currency is the New Taiwan Dollar (NT$), which has five denominations in paper money and five in coins. Paper money comes in NT$2000, NT$1000, NT$500, NT$200, and NT$100 denominations. Coins come in NT$50, NT$20, NT$10, NT$5 and NT$1 denomination.
Foreign currencies can be exchanged at government-designated banks and hotels. Receipts are given when currency is exchanged and must be presented in order to exchange unused NT dollars before departure. Major credit cards such as American Express, Master Card, Visa, and Diners Club are accepted and traveler's checks may be cashed at foreign-exchange banks, some tourist-oriented businesses, and (by room guests) most international tourist hotels.
About Us
On behalf of HPC Asia 2025committee and the NCHC-National Center for High-performance Computing (NCHC), it is our pleasure to welcome you to HPC Asia 2025, hosted in the vibrant city of Hsinchu, Taiwan. This year’s theme,“Chip-based Exploration and Innovation for HPC,” resonates deeply with Hsinchu's dual legacy of rich cultural heritage and cutting-edge technological advancements.