Wanndering – on foot and in spirit

There are few things Indians should know when they are living in Taipei – whether they have come through their companies or on their own.  I have been involved in setting up the branch of our company and there are some things I learnt which I  want to share with you guys.

1. Indians cannot get a landing visa. You need to come with a Business / Visitor Visa

2. India does not consider Taiwan as a country and officially treats it as ‘Renegade State of China’. Nevertheless, we have good relationship with Taiwan. India Taipei Association is the de facto Indian representative. It is located on the 20th floor of World Trade Center (Near MRT: City Hall – Blue Line). Please visit the Director General in case you have any troubles or want to clarify on your visa.

3. There is an orkut community for Indians in Taipei,  Click the link to join

4. There is an Indian store called Trinity close to Gate 4 of Blue line MRT: Taipei City Hall. One can get Indian sweets, spices, snacks and Hindi movie CDs.  The address is M/s. Trinity Super Stores, / F, NO : 137, Chung Shiao East Road, ec 5, Taipei,Taiwan

5. Dont worry about vegetarian food in Taiwan. 8 months and no kitchen, I am happily settled eating Chinese veg.  Message me for more details.

6. You can get calling cards for calling up India at rates as less as 6NT per minute. Leave me a scrap / comment to get more information on this.

7. Indian communities are concentrated in Taipei, Hsinchu and marginally in Taoyuan.

8. For Indian restaurants in Taipei visit http://wannderer.wordpress.com/2006/09/20/indian-restaurants-in-taipei/

Indians are really respected in Taiwan because of our ‘intellect’.  Although the brown skin may not help you score in the discos, it is highly respected and hopefully you would rise up to the level of respect we get here.

Taipei is a great place, have fun!