Guide to HKUST

There are several modes of transport running between the airport and the university, although it is advisable to take a taxi if you are carrying bulky luggage or for the sake of convenience. Here are 3 suggestions:

Taxi (Cab):
	Take a taxi in "Red" which is boundary-free for its scope of service right at the airport for the whole journey to HKUST.
	Remarks: Do not take taxis in "green" nor in "blue" since they are restricted to travel in the New Territories and Lantau Island respectively. Most of the taxis are 5-seaters, some are 4-seaters.
Airport Express Train:
	Take the "Airport Express" from the airport to "Kowloon" MTR station. Then, take the train (MTR) to "PO LAM". Take bus route no. 91M (To DIAMOND HILL RAILWAY STATION) at the nearby bus terminus and get off at the "HKUST" station.
Airport Shuttle Bus:
	Take the Airbus route no. E22A from the airport and get off at the "PO LAM BUS TERMINUS" terminus (final stop). Then, take bus route no. 91M (To DIAMOND HILL RAILWAY STATION) at the nearby terminus and get off at the "HKUST" station.

Entry Regulations

Visitors to Hong Kong must hold a valid passport. Passports should be valid for at least six months after your planned departure date from Hong Kong. Nationals of most countries are not required to obtain visas for periods varying from seven days to six months, depending on nationality. For instance, visitors from Europe and North America are not required to obtain visas for up to a period of 3 months (6 months for British citizens). Please check with the Hong Kong Immigration Department's Visa and Entry Requirements to confirm if you require a visa or Entry Permit, and the length of time you can stay in Hong Kong.
(http://www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/hkvisas_4.htm)

General enquiries about visa applications can also be made to the Immigration Department of the Government of the HKSAR by fax at (852) 2877 7711 or (852) 2157 9085 or by email at enquiry@immd.gov.hk; or you can get further advice from your closest Chinese embassy or consulate.

On request, a letter of invitation from the Workshop Secretariat can be provided to facilitate your visa application.

Weather

Hong Kong enjoys a generally sub-tropical climate. December is cool and temperature ranges from 10°C to 20°C. Humidity is around 60%. The Hong Kong Observatory provides a useful 7 day forecast.
(http://www.weather.gov.hk/contente.htm)

Time

The local time in Hong Kong is GMT +8.

Mobile Phone Network

GSM, PCS, CDMA and TDMA networks are available in Hong Kong.

Electricity and water

Electricity main supply voltage is 220 volts/frequency 50 Hz A.C. Three-rectangular pin plugs are the norm (i.e. UK style; plug type G at http://kropla.com/!g.htm). Foreign appliances may require an adapter.

Water that runs directly from taps satisfied the United Nations World Health Organization standards. Bottled water is widely available in supermarkets and conveniences stores.

Foreign Currency Exchange

The currency unit in Hong Kong is Dollars (HK$). It is pegged to the US Dollars at a rate of HK$7.8 to US$1, with narrow fluctuation. Foreign currency exchange service is NOT provided by the Workshop. However, for your convenience, there are three on-campus banks which provide this service.

Insurance

The University is not responsible for any kind of personal accidents, sickness, theft, or property damage encountered by conference participants. Participants are advised to arrange any necessary insurance for personal protection.

Travel to Mainland China

A China visa for overseas passport holders is required when traveling to the Chinese Mainland. There are different types of visas but the most common for touring China is a single entry tourist visa valid for up to 30 days from issuance, that can be easily obtained through an embassy of the People's Republic of China in your country of residence or a China Travel Service (CTS) office. You may visit CTS website for details

Useful Website

Hong Kong International Airport
Getting around Hong Kong
Immigration Department