APCA & ISSiS 2008 (October 5~8, 2008)
Opening Ceremony and Reception
18:30~21:30, Sunday, October 5, 2008
 
The Grand Hotel, with its traditional palace style architecture, vermilion pillars, stately archways, and brilliantly tiled roof, is not only a magnificent landmark of Taiwan, but it is an emblem of ancient China. The Grand Hotel has for decades played host to dignitaries from around the world. Its histories and legends will surely mesmerize those who step into the Grand’s palatial lobby. The reception will held by the pool side.
 
Congress Group Photo
12:30~13:00, Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Main front entrance of the Grand Hotel.
 
Congress Tour (Immediately after Group Photo)
13:00~18:00, Tuesday, October 7, 2008
 
This memorable afternoon and evening begins with a visit to historical Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall. The hall’s enormous marble edifice towers over landscaped garden, graceful pavilions and placid ponds. The bronze statue of late President Chiang Kai-Shek looks out over the city from the main building.
 
After our dose of history, we shall visit one of the Seven New Wonders of this world. Towering above the city like a gigantic bamboo stalk it was designed to resemble, Taipei 101, the world’s tallest building at over 500 meters, is impossible to miss. It is the towering symbol of Taiwan's spirit and pride. In addition to holding the world record for height, Taipei 101 also holds the record for having the world’s fastest elevator, traveling at 1010 meters per minute.
 
After coming down from dizzying heights, we shall visit Taiwan’s top cultural attraction, The National Palace Museum. The museum houses the world's largest collection of priceless Chinese art treasures, one which spans China's nearly 5,000-year history. Most of the museum's 620,000 art objects were part of the Chinese imperial collection, which began over 1,000 years ago in the early Sung dynasty. After a fascinating guided tour through the museum, we will relax with a leisurely stroll through the imperial gardens.
 
 
Official Banquet
18:30~21:30, Tuesday, October 7, 2008
The Silks Palace Restaurant at National Palace Museum

 
Feeling rather famished by this time, we enter the adjacent highly acclaimed Silks Palace Restaurant. The imperial interior designs and impeccable service aims to showcase the essence of dining like an emperor. We have arranged with their leading chefs to deliver an unforgettable culinary experience that will be the perfect finish to our day.