Transport

Venue

The workshops will take place at the University Center in the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). HKUST occupies a 60-hectare (150-acre) site of sweeping natural beauty on the Clear Water Bay peninsula in East Kowloon, less than 30 minutes' driving time from central Hong Kong. Facilities of the University Center include a Reading Room, Quiet Room, Quiet Lounge, Seminar Room, Tin Ka Ping Hall, Music Rooms, Exercise Room, Activities Room, Staff Lounge, Restaurant and Music Lounge.

Location Map (or download a PDF version).

Airport

Hong Kong International Airport is served by a highly efficient and comprehensive transportation network. Connected to the passenger terminal, the four-level Ground Transportation Centre houses the station for the Airport Express trains and an extensive public transport interchange with facilities for taxis, franchised buses, tour coaches, hotel limousines and private cars. You can visit the airport site for more details, including instructions on how to get from the airport to downtown.

Getting to the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

The campus of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) occupies a 60-hectare (150-acre) site of sweeping natural beauty on the Clear Water Bay peninsula in East Kowloon, less than 30 minutes' driving time from central Hong Kong. Public transportation in Hong Kong is very efficient, and getting to and from HKUST by taxi, the MTR metro, or bus is easy, as is accessibility by car. Detailed information can be found here.

A free shuttle service between the workshop venue (the University Center of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology) and three ICPR hotels in the Wanchai area will be provided on August 17-19:

The shuttles will also take you back to these hotels in the evenings (at around 7:45 PM on August 17, and 5:30 PM on August 19). On August 18, the shuttles will take you to the banquet (also in the Wanchai area) and then after the banquet, a shuttle will take those staying on the campus back to HKUST.

Of course, workshop participants staying in the other hotels can also take the shuttles. For locations of these hotels, please check here.

Getting around Hong Kong

Taxis

Taxis provide the simplest way to get to the University, and are easily available at any MTR station, from hotels and most areas of Hong Kong. Fares are comparatively low. Flag fall is HK$15 in Kowloon and on Hong Kong Island, lower in the New Territories and Lantau Island. Taxis come in different colours to indicate their area of service. Red taxis operate in most of Hong Kong, except for Tung Chung Road and the south side of Lantau Island; Green taxis serve the rural areas of the New Territories; and Blue taxis operate on Lantau Island. All taxis can go to and from the Hong Kong International Airport. More information can be found here.

Mass Transit Railway (MTR)

The Mass Transit Railway (MTR) is an underground subway (metro) system serving Hong Kong island, Kowloon, and the airport. It is the easiest way for visitors to get around Hong Kong. Tickets can be purchased from machines in the stations on a trip-by-trip basis or you can purchase multi-use Octopus cards at MTR ticket windows. For the added convenience, the MTR offers visitors a Tourist MTR 1-Day Pass that costs HK$50. It allows unlimited travel on the MTR for 24 hours, but not the Airport Express. For longer stays, visitors can get the Airport Express Tourist Octopus 3-Day Pass that costs HK$220 or HK$300. This pass allows one or two trips on the Airport Express and can be used like a standard Octopus card on MTR for three days. More information can be found here.

Buses

Bus routes, with double-decker and single-level buses, cover almost all of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories. Kowloon Motor Bus, and Citybus operate routes to cover Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories. Meanwhile, New Lantao Bus operates on Lantau Island and Long Win Bus provides bus services to north Lantau and the airport. Final destinations are prominently displayed in English and Chinese on the front of the bus. Fares are low, and exact change is required.

Minibuses

Minibuses are small passenger buses that carry about 16 people. Red minibuses operate on routes that are not always fixed and passengers can get on and off anywhere along the route except where special prohibitions apply. Pay as you alight. The driver can provide change for small notes. Green minibuses operate on specific routes at fixed prices. Exact payment is required when getting on, octopus cards are accepted. Fares for minibuses are a little higher than regular buses, but minibuses are sometimes faster. Once filled, minibuses won't stop until someone asks to get off. Please note that minibuses are best suited for people who can speak some Cantonese and who are familiar with Hong Kong.

Trains

The Kowloon-Canton Railway (KCR) provides commuter train service from Kowloon through the New Territories to the boundary with Mainland China as well as long-distance intercity rail transport into Mainland China. More information can be found here.

Ferries

A plethora of ferries ply the waters of Hong Kong connecting Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the Outlying Islands, Macau and Mainland China. More information can be found here.

Visas

Airport Visitors to Hong Kong must hold a valid passport. Passports should be valid for at least one month after your planned departure date from Hong Kong. For some nationalities, this condition extends to six months. Nationals of most countries are not required to obtain visas for periods varying from seven days to 180 days, depending on nationality. Check with any Chinese embassy or consulate for the latest status. For more information about Visa requirements please refer to the Visit Visa/ Entry Permit Requirements.

Now, frequent business travel to Hong Kong is easier than ever with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Travel Pass. For more details on the Travel Pass, please visit the Immigration Department's website. If you would like to obtain an application form, click here.

Visas for mainland China can be obtained in Hong Kong. They require one photo and usually take three working days to process. Visas can be obtained through the Visa Office of People's Republic of China, Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in Hong Kong, China Travel Service (HK) Ltd, or China International Travel Service HK Ltd.