COMPANION PROGRAM

We’re very excited to be able to offer the following experiences for APP Conference companions. All excursions have translators and escorts for your assistance.

Sunday, August 11, 2024

  • 6:30 to 9:00 am — Breakfast – Included with your InterContinental Hotel reservation, a buffet. breakfast is served beginning at 6:30 am in the SEEDS Restaurant (located at 1F on the first floor).
  • 8:45 am — all attendees should meet in the lobby of the InterContinental Hotel for the shuttle which departs at 9:00 am.
  • 9:00 am — Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum (all conference attendees) followed by lunch at the Hi-Lai Vegetarian Restaurant. Return to hotel following lunch.
  • 4:40 pm — All guests should meet in the lobby of the InterContinental Hotel for the shuttle.
  • 5:00 to 5:30 pm — Kaohsiung Port Cruise Terminal Tour.
  • 5:30 pm — Welcome Reception and Dinner at the Port of Kaohsiung Cruise Terminal.

Monday, August 12, 2024

  • 6:30 to 9:00 am — Breakfast (included with hotel reservation) — SEEDS Restaurant (located at 1F on the first floor).
  • 9:00 am — Pick up at the lobby of the Kaohsiung InterContinental Hotel
  • 10:00 am — Visit to the Tainan Chimei Museum (guided tour) — Explore the renowned Chimei Museum, which houses an extensive collection of art, musical instruments, and historical artifacts. A guided tour provides insights into the museum’s exhibits, enhancing the visitor experience.
  • Noon — Lunch at Ten Drum Cultural Village
  • 1:30 to 3:30 pm — Ten Drum Cultural Village & Ten Drum Performance — Visit Ten Drum Cultural Village, a unique attraction that combines traditional Taiwanese culture with modern art and entertainment. Experience the vibrant atmosphere of the village and watch an impressive drum performance showcasing local talent and cultural heritage.
  • 3:30 pm — Companions will be driven directly to the Zhangmen Brewery to meet up with conference attendees.
  • 3:30 to 5:00 pm — Join us for a tasting of over 36 types of craft beer at the Zhangmen Brewery located at Kaohsiung Port Warehouse No.2.
    Sponsored by Port of Umatilla and Burns & McDonnell
  • 5:00 pm — Reception and dinner at the Kaohsiung Port Depot with visits to the Great Harbor Bridge and Echo Across the Harbor. 
    Guests will be provided with maps (and assistants!) to explore Kaohsiung Port Depot and choose a restaurant to their liking. iPass cards will be provided with funds to pay for dinner.

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

  • 6:30 to 9:00 am — Breakfast (included with hotel reservation) — SEEDS Restaurant (located at 1F on the first floor).
  • 9:00 to Noon — free time to explore on your own
  • Noon to 1:30 pm — Join conference attendees for a Buffet Lunch at the InterContinental Hotel
  • 2:30 pm — Join conference attendees on a guided tour of Port of Kaohsiung operations (this tour will end at the Tai Urban Resort for dinner).
  • 6:30 pm — Dinner at the Tai Urban Resort
    Sponsored by Taiwan International Ports Corporation and Total Soft Bank

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

  • 6:30 to 9:00 am — Breakfast (included with hotel reservation) — SEEDS Restaurant (located at 1F on the first floor).
  • 9:00 am — Pick up at the lobby of the Kaohsiung InterContinental Hotel
  • 10:00 am — Meinong Hakka Cultural Museum — Founded in 2001, the Meinong Hakka Museum has taken up the important mission of preserving and passing on Hakka culture and history, and revealing the diversity of Meinong’s history and culture. Its architectural style, which makes use of the Tabaco Building and compound design is plain and rustic. Visitors are provided with rich information on Hakka life and culture through the display space on the second floor, which relates the face of Hakka culture in Meinong.
  • 11:00 am — Yuanxiangyuan Paper Umbrella Cultural Village –The Yuanxiangyuan Paper Umbrella Cultural Village is dedicated to the heritage and culture of its native region, using oil-paper umbrellas as its primary theme. It integrates five main elements: ceramics, artifacts, folklore, cuisine, and the promotion of Meinong’s charm. Visitors can purchase a variety of beautiful Hakka products and exquisite paper umbrellas, watch the production process, or even create their own unique handmade crafts. Exploring Hakka customs and experiencing the beauty of artifacts, a visit to Yuanxiangyuan Paper Umbrella Cultural Village is truly worthwhile.
  • 12:30 pm — Return to Kaohsiung InterContinental Hotel to join conference attendees for lunch.
    Sponsored by Port of Guam