This page is about the answers of frequency asked questions (FAQs) of ISR2000.
Most of answers can also found in 1st circular and 2nd circular.
We hope it may helpful to our guests. If you have questions not including here, please mail to us!
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1.What is the background of ISR2000?
2.Where is the location of Taichung?
3.How's the weather in Taichung? And the introduce of Taichung.
4.About the meeting place National Chung Hsing University
6.At CKS Airport ,how can I reach Taichung?
10.About diet
What is the background of ISR2000?
Fungi of the genus Rhizoctonia are among the most important worldwide soil-borne plant pathogens. They cause serious diseases in most cereals, horticultural crops and forests. In order to promote the international exchange of ideas and collaboration in research on these fungi, the International Society of Plant Pathology (ISPP) Rhizoctonia Committee and the Taiwan National Organizing Committee cordially invite all interested parties to participate in the 3rd International Symposium on Rhizoctonia (ISR 2000). The symposium will be held at the National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan, Republic of China in the year 2000.
Where is the location of Taichung?
The name "Taichung" means in the central of Taiwan.
How's the weather in Taichung? And the introduce of Taichung.
The daytime temperature in summer is about 30°C , nightime in summer is about 25-28°C. Not usually rain, but almost a thunder shower afternoon in summer. Link to weather report of Taiwan(English Version).
Taichung has a population of one million people and is the cultural and economic center of the central Taiwan region.The available tourist attractions include parts of the city center with Buddhist and Taoist Temples, the Confucius Shrine, Cultural Center, Museums of Fine Arts and Natural Science History. Taichung is also the agricultural research center of the island. Important agricultural research institutions are located in this area. The countryside outside of Taichung has outstanding scenery, and includes areas such as Sun Moon Lake and recreational resorts on beautiful mountains. The most famous food in Taichung is "Suncake", kind of cookie with maltose inside.
About the meeting place National Chung Hsing University.
The meeting place, National Chung Hsing University, is situated in the center of Taichung. It's the best university in central area,especially about agricultural research. English Version Introduction of National Chung Hsing University
Has the earthquack, happened at last year caused damage to National Chung Hsing University? And what's the situation NOW?
Well,the earthquack is really huge and terrible but buildings in Taiwan is very strong. Although there are some damages in National Chung Hsing University, but all repaired. Recently, people living in Taichung seldom feel earthquack. So don't worry about it!
The latest earthquack information
At CKS Airport ,how can I reach Taichung?
Link to CKS Airport English version.
CKS Airport is the closest international airport. There are frequent direct buses connecting the airport and Taichung. And this is the session table of the buses.
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From CKS Airport To Taichung Bus Station |
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0730 0830 0930 1100 1210 1320 1400 1440 |
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Local currency, New Taiwan Dollar (NT$), can be changed at banks in the airport. At the current time the exchange rate is approximately 1 US$ to 30 NT$. Most of department stores and shopping malls accept paying in credit card.( Master™, Visa™, JCB™,Amrican Express™)
Using internet is very easy and available to all in Taiwan. We will provide LAN ports (Local Area Network) and PC computers with MS Windows operating system™ for our guests connecting internet. If you need another computer or internet service (for example: temporary and private dialup accounts using at meeting period, MAC™ computer, other operating system, or multimedia reporting equipment, PLEASE MAIL HERE.)
Local electrical current is 110 volt with 60 Hz.
Well, as known, Chinese food is world famous delicious food. You can found lots find foods in Taichung. Besides, fast food like MacDonalds™, Burger King™, Subway™ and KFC™ , foreign food like Italian specialities ,Japanese food, and etc are all available. Vegetarians is also easy to enjoy delicious foods.
In Taiwan , mobile phones are common. Two kinds of mobile phone system are woking here, GSM 900MHz and GSM 1800 MHz(DCS 1800MHz). Most service systems providers accept foreign roaming here.(If you want to check about roaming in Taiwan, please contect to your mobile phone service provider)
The commercial mobile phone service is available.
Here are some websites of mobile phone service provider in Taiwan