AOCOG, 2011, On behalf of Asia Oceania Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, I would like to invite you to the XXII Asia Oceanic Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology to be held in Taipei between 23 and 27 September 2011.

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Evening Events

Welcome Reception

  • Venue: Area A, Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC), Taipei, Taiwan
                  (No.5, Sec. 5, Hsin-Yi Rd., Taipei City 11011, Taiwan R.O.C. )
  • Time: 1900-late, Friday, September 23, 2011

All participants registered for the AOCOG Congress are invited to the Welcome Reception.

President’s Night (Invited only)

  • Venue: VIP Room, 4F, Taipei International Convention Center (TICC), Taipei, Taiwan
                  (4F, No.1, Sec. 5, Hsin-Yi Rd., Taipei City 11049, Taiwan R.O.C. )
  • Time: 1900-late, Saturday, September 24, 2011

All awardees of the Young Gynecologist Award and Young Scientist Award, as well as all Council Members, Fellows, AOFOG Committee Chairman, Executive Board Members, Local Organizing Committee and their accompanying persons will be invited to this evening event.

Banquet

  • Venue: 12F, The Grand Hotel, Taipei, Taiwan
                  (No.1, Sec. 4, Zhong-Shan N. Rd., Taipei City 10461, Taiwan R.O.C. )
  • Time: 1900-late, Monday, September 26, 2011

All registered participants are welcome to attend the Banquet hosted by the AOCOG Congress.

For more upcoming details, please refer to: http://www.aocog2011.org.tw/contact_information.html

Tour

Half-day Taipei City Tour

Date: September 24-27, 2011

Tour Stops:
1. National Palace Museum (housing the world's largest collection of priceless Chinese art treasures, one which spans China's nearly 5,000-year history)
2. Taipei 101 Observatory (the tallest building in the world with a mass of boutiques, spacious bookstore, restaurants in it and an observatory at 89th floor additionally)

* Gratuitous for accompanying persons

Optional Tours


Half-day Tours

  • 1.Folk Arts Tour
    Date: September 24, 26, 27, 2011
    Cost: NT$ 1,050
    Tour Stops:
    1). Sanhsia Tsu Shih Temple (Divine Ancestor Temple which is representing the epitome of exquisite carving and complex structure as well as dynamic center of Chinese religious worship)
    2). Sanhsia Old Street (the old Baroque style architectures make you feel like walking into the good old days)
    3). Yingge’s Ceramics Museum (a modern style building exhibiting pottery and ceramic history and other contemporary masterpieces)
  • 2. Yangming Mt. National Park Tour
    Date: September 23, 25, 27, 2011
    Cost: NT$ 1,000
    Tour Stops:
    1). Yangming Mt. National Park (the only national park in Taiwan that has volcanic geography and hot springs; also known as the urban forest and the Taipei garden)
    2). Beitou Hot Springs Museum (Near the Yangming Mt. National Park and possesses plentiful hot springs and other extended humanities resources)
  • 3. Eco & Cultural Tour
    Date: September 23, 24, 25, 2011
    Cost: NT$ 1,060
    Tour Stops:
    1). Guandu Nature Park (a low-lying land area where two rivers meet with abundant wildlife landscape)
    2). Hongmao Castle (Fort San Domingo, built by the Spaniards in 1626, restored by the Dutch, but occupied by the British as their Embassy)
    3). Danshui Old Street (enjoy the old streets, the cool breeze, the scent of river and sea only available in Danshui)


One-Day Tour

  • 1. Northern Coast & Jiufen Village Tour
    Date: September 27, 2011
    Cost: NT$ 3,050
    Tour Stops:
    1). Jiufen (an nostalgic mountain town with ocean view renown as the “gold city” and the shooting location of the Gold Lion’s prize-won film “The Sad City”)
    2). Jinguashi (an once popular area for the past gold rush near Jiufen)
    3). Yeliu (the erosion of sea, weathering, and earth movements make the rock shapes particular scenery such as Queen’s Head or Fairy’s Shoe)
    4). Juming Museum (the largest outdoor art museum in Taiwan with the collections of the art Master Ju Ming’s creative sculptures)
    5). Keelung Miaokou Night Market
  • 2. Hsinchu Hakka Culture Tour
    Date: September 24, 26, 2011
    Cost: NT$ 3,050
    Tour Stops:
    1). Jinguangfu House (represents the pioneering spirit of Fukienese, Hakka, and national fusion)
    2). Beipu Cold Spring
    3). Neiwan Township (a mountain town with traditional Hakka culture and snacks)
  • 3. Yilan Culture & Tea Museum Tour
    Date: September 25, 2011
    Cost: NT$ 3,050
    Tour Stops:
    1). National Center for Traditional Arts (located beside beautiful Dongshan River, dedicating to continuous propagation, innovation, and renewal of traditional arts)
    2). Suao Cold Springs (a rare type of cold springs with a temperature of less than 22°C, suitable for bathing and consumption)
    3). Nanfan-ao Fishing Village (a base for coastal fishing with abundance of fish catch for visitors to taste the freshness of the Pacific Ocean)
    4). Baimi Clog Museum (a hand-made specialty developed by Baimi Village)
    5). Pinglin Tea Museum (presenting the Chinese tea culture and is worth visiting for tea lovers)

Post Congress Tours


1. East Coast National Park & Taroko Gorge 2-DayTour ( by air )
    Date: September 28~29, 2011
    Cost: NT$ 13,300 (2 persons share one room)
               NT$ 16,100 (single person for a room)
    Tour Stops:

  • Day 1 -　
    1). East Coast National Park (rich and unique in its terrain and ecology)
    2). Huatung Valley (creates many unique natural landscapes, vegetation and creatures)
  • Day 2 -
    1). Taroko Gorge (famous for its spectacular mountains and marble canyons )
    2). Chi Shing Beach (rich for its vegetation and creatures)


2. Puli Town, Sun Moon Lake and Lukang 3-Day Tour
    Date: September 28~30, 2011
    Cost: NT$ 28,700 (2 persons share one room)
               NT$ 39,900 (single person for a room)
    Tour Stops:

  • Day 1 -　
    1). Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area (located in the middle of Taiwan and the only natural big lake with plentiful natural and cultural landscapes in Taiwan)
    2). The Lalu (the only high-end Design Hotel–certified resort in Taiwan)
  • Day 2 -
    1). Sun Moon Lake Tea Factory
    2). Puli Brewery Factory
    3). Taomi Eco Village Paper (Taomi Village is a model village recovered from the earthquake and develops its feature of eco-tourism)
    4). Fengjhia Night Market (the most delightful area to taste and experience Taiwan local food and culture in Taichung)
  • Day 3 -
    1). Lugang Historical Site (renown for the ancient narrow lanes and veritable collections of art and masterpieces of architecture)
    2). Sanyi Museum of Wood Sculpture

Note:

1. All tours are departing from TICC (Taipei International Convention Centre). 　
2. For the quote of each tour please refer to the AOCOG 2011 website www.aocog2011.org.tw　
3. For more travel information about Taipei and Taiwan, please refer to: http://eng.taiwan.net.tw

Tour Reservation Form

Dress Code

Smart casual attire is appropriate for meeting sessions. Dress for Welcome Reception is smart casual, and lounge suits are suggested for the President’s Night as well as the Banquet. Aside from the offi cial events, short sleeves, light waterproof jacket, and comfortable shoes are recommended for tour programs.

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