Accommodation and Travel
*** All rooms at Conference Lodge are booked. Please make your own arrangements for off-campus accommodation. ***
You are suggested to stay at the university’s Conference Lodge over the conference period, which is just 5-minute walk from the conference venue.
Points to Note
- We highly recommend that you plan your travel at your earliest convenience and make reservations before 1 Dec 2023.
- Early check-in (before 4 Jan 2024) and/or late check-out (after 6 Jan 2024) will be subject to availability and additional charges will apply.
- FULL PERIOD room charge penalty will be applied after the cancellation deadline (3 Dec 2023), no show, or shortening of accommodation period.
Room Types
| Room Type | Room Size | Price per night (HK$) |
|---|---|---|
| Single Room (hill view / sea view, w/ one breakfast) | 15 sq. m. | 980 |
| Double Room (hill view, w/ one breakfast) | 18 sq. m. | 980 |
| Double Room (hill view, w/ two breakfast) | 18 sq. m. | 1080 |
| Double Room (sea view, w/ one breakfast) | 18 sq. m. | 1200 |
| Double Room (sea view, w/ two breakfast) | 18 sq. m. | 1300 |
| Twin Room (hill view, w/ two breakfasts) | 22 sq. m. | 1100 |
| Studio (Accessible Room) (hill view, w/ two breakfasts) | 30 sq. m | 1460 |
| Standard check-in time: 4 January 2024, 2:00 pm Standard check-out time: 6 January 2024, 12:00 noon Deadline of cancellation: 23:59 @ 3 December 2023 (HKT) |
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Off-campus Accommodation
You may check out the following hotels for off-campus accommodation. Room has to be reserved on your own via their official website; and you have to arrange your own transportation to the conference venue.
- Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Kowloon East, Tseung Kwan O
- Vega Suites, Tseung Kwan O
- WM Hotel, Sai Kung
- Hotel Cozi Harbour View, Kwun Tong
More hotel option can be found at Hong Kong Tourism Board’s website.
Visa Requirements
Visas are not required for short-term visitors from the following countries: U.S.A., Canada, Britain, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Philippines, Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, India, Israel. Visitors from other countries should check with their local consulates.
Visit Visa / Entry Permit Requirements for Hong Kong
Weather
January and February are cloudier, with occasional cold fronts followed by dry northerly winds. It is not uncommon for temperatures to drop below 10°C in urban areas. The average temperature is 16°C, with daytime highs averaging 18°C and nighttime lows averaging 13°C. Sub-zero temperatures and frost also occur at times on high ground and in the New Territories. You can check weather forecast before you come to Hong Kong.
Tourist information
Please visit information from Hong Kong Tourism Board.
Octopus Card – Travel cash-free
An Octopus card is an essential purchase, even if you’re only here a couple of days. The add-value card allows you to travel cash-free on all major transport systems and can also be used at convenience stores and some shops. However, please note that cash is needed for most taxi services in Hong Kong.
There are two types of Octopus suitable for visitors and both can be topped up easily:
- Tourist Octopus (Sold version) from HK$39 without any deposit and with an iconic Hong Kong design that makes it an ideal souvenir that can be reused when you come back to Hong Kong in the future.
- On-Loan Octopus with a refundable deposit of HK$50, where a refund handling fee will be charged if you return the On-Loan Octopus less than 90 days from the date of issue.
You can also apply for the Octopus Wallet — a service that supports P2P payments, top-ups from/to Octopus Cards, online payments and e-wallet accounts through the Faster Payment System (FPS) anytime and anywhere.