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Join the 27th APAN Conference in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, hosted by NCHC. Experience scenic attractions, the modern Grand Hi-Lai Hotel, and efficient transportation options. Discover Taiwan's high-performance computing capabilities.
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2007 / 08 / 30 N C H C 27thAPAN Conference (Feb 19-23), 2009 Kaohsiung, Taiwan Li-Chi Ku and Fay Sheu
Applicant’s Information • Name: Dr. Eugene Yeh, Director • ISO Country Code: TW • Organization Name: National Center for High-performance Computing (NCHC) • Contact: Mr. Li-Chi Ku • Address: #7, R&D 6th Rd. Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, Taiwan • Phone: 886-35776085 ext. 208 • Fax: 886-3577-3620 • Email: lku@nchc.org.tw
About Kaohsiung • Second largest city in Taiwan (population:1.5 m) • The harbor is at the south-western coast of Taiwan. It is the sixth largest port in the world • Kaohsiung Metro Rapid Transit to be completed by the end of 2007 • 90 min away from Taipei by High-Speed Rail • Scenic attractions: museums, cultural centers, beaches, lakes, the Love River, shopping. • The hotel selected is 20 min away from the Kaohsiung International Airport; 10 min from the Kaohsiung Train Station by car. • Site of the 2009 World Games (July 16-26)
About Kaohsiung (Cont'd) The weather in February • Usually sunny • Temperature: • (Day) 20-25oC (70-80oF) • (Night) 15-20oC (60-70oF)
Harbor Love River
About Kaohsiung (Cont'd) The Kaohsiung Rapid Transit (KRT) and the Taiwan High-Speed Rail (THSR) will be ready. • The KRT is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2007. • The THSR has been operational in January 2007.
About Kaohsiung (Cont'd) The KRT connects the airport and the THSR to the venue.
About Kaohsiung (Cont'd) The THSR serves as the backbone of the west Taiwan traffic.
Grand Hi-Lai Hotel Guest Room --- --- Banquet Room
Grand Hi-Lai Hotel • Neoclassical architecture; at a height of 186 meters • Located in Kaohsiung's bustling commercial center. Nearby is the largest department store in southern Taiwan. • Conference center – an assortment of meeting rooms in various capacity. More than enough for APAN’s needs. • 550 comfortable guest rooms. Modern amenities • Good food -- 17 eastern and western restaurants
Room Layout and Capacity 9F Banquet Rooms ---- 96 180 ---- 72 ---- 72 ---- 72 300
Room Layout and Capacity 15F Meeting Rooms 42 30 30 72
References More information can be found: Hi-Lai Hotel: http://www.grand-hilai.com.tw/english/index.htm Taiwan High-Speed Rail http://www.thsrc.com.tw/en/index.htm Full story of THSR (wiki) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan_High_Speed_Rail
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