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Updated on 15 December 2002

General Information

Transportation to Symposium Venue [check "Transport Information" bar on this page for more information]

The symposium will be held in the Academic Building on the campus of HKUST. Taxi can stop in front of the Atrium in the Piazza. Bus stops are located in front of the Main Entrance. Please follow the ISCMC-2002 sign to the registration desk in the Concourse of the Academic Building. Refer to the location and campus maps of HKUST for details.

 Address: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Tel. 2358-7359 (Chem Dept). You can show the following Chinese address for asking direction.

From Hunghom Railway Terminal

The most convenient way for travelling to HKUST is by taxi, especially when you come in a group. The estimated fare is around HK$150. Connections from "Hunghom" to HKUST by the underground Mass Transit Railway (MTR) and buses are available at lower cost. However, it will take much longer time and needs several connections.

From Lo Wu Railway Terminal

Make stop at "Kowloon Tong" railway station and transfer to the underground Mass Transit Railway (MTR). Get off at Diamond Hill and take 91M or 91 bus to HKUST. Another convenient option is to hire a taxi from "Kowloon Tong" or "University" (4 stations ahead of Kowloon Tong) railway station to HKUST. It costs about HK$120-140.  

Hong Kong International Airport

Airport Express (AEL)

This high-speed rail service takes passengers from the airport to "Hong Kong" Station in the Central business district in just 23 minutes, including two stops on route. HK$90 per single journey.

ISCMC-2002 delegates should get off at the "Tsing Yi" or "Kowloon" station and hire a taxi from there to HKUST. It costs about HK$150. See the HKUST location map for detail.

Taxi 

Metered taxis are reasonable. Rates start at HK$15.00 on flag fall plus HK$1.40 every further 250 meters. Taxis only accept HK$, only pay the fare shown on the meter plus any additional charges when applicable (e.g. luggage, tunnel tolls).

All passengers pay an extra fee per piece of luggage (charges displayed in taxi). The estimated fare and distance from the airport to HKUST is around HK$350 including tolls (~40 km). All taxis must produce a receipt for the paid fare. Take a receipt for your record when leaving the taxi.

Airport Departure Tax

Adults (12 years and over): HK$50 (airport tax is usually included in the air ticket price). Children (under 12 years): Free. The tax is collected at the airline check-in counters in the departure hall.  

Language

The Cantonese dialect and English are the official languages in Hong Kong, though the use of Mandarin is growing. Most people in the service industry speak English quite fluently.

Climate

The late December weather in Hong Kong is the most pleasant with daily average temperatures ranging between 12-18 °C for 2001.

Health

Vaccination certificates are not required for yellow fever, cholera and typhoid for visitors travelling to Hong Kong. However, you are advised to check with your doctor well before departure as requirements can change without prior notice.

Currency

The Hong Kong Dollar (HK$) is the unit currency used in Hong Kong. The official exchange rate of Hong Kong dollar to US dollar is 7.80 (subject to fluctuation). Most foreign currencies and traveller's checks can be changed over banks, hotels and moneychangers. Major credit cards are accepted in Hong Kong. There are no restrictions on the type or amount of money that can be brought into or taken out of Hong Kong.

IDD

Regional code for Hong Kong is “852” immediately followed by the local telephone number. However, if you are making a call to other cities in the Chinese Mainland, you should dial the country code “86” then followed by the area code and the local telephone.

Electricity

Electricity is supplied as alternating current and the voltage is 200/220 Volts/frequency 50 cycles.

Public Transport

Hong Kong is so compact, getting around is quite easy. Fleets of taxis, buses, trams, harbor ferries, complemented by the excellent Mass Transit Railway (MTR) underground system, enable visitors to explore Hong Kong on their own safely and conveniently.

Smoking Policy

It is smoke-free zone in all symposium and exhibition rooms.

Personal Property

Please take good care of your personal belongings. Do not leave them unattended. Neither the organizer nor staff from the venue will be responsible for any loss or damage of your personal property.

Insurance and Liability

The organizer does not accept responsibility for any individual, medical, travel or personal insurance. Delegates are advised to secure their own insurance policies as necessary.

Visas Requirements

Please check the website of the Immigration Department of Hong Kong SAR Government if you need a visa to enter Hong Kong. Visa applications may be submitted to Chinese diplomatic and consular missions nearest to the applicants' place of residence. The normal processing time for a visa application that requires reference to the Immigration Department of Hong Kong SAR Government is 4 to 6 weeks.

Address: Immigration Department, 2/F Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Tel. (852) 2824 6111; Fax: (852) 2877 7711

Website: http://www.info.gov.hk/immd/english/topical/e/1.htm

Invitation Letter for Applying Travel Document

If you need an invitation letter issued by the symposium organizer for applying your travel document to Hong Kong, please tick the relevant box in the section of Personal Details of the Registration Form. However, no financial assistance or obligation on the part of the symposium organizer is implied. All registered contributing authors will be provided a similar letter upon notification of acceptance of your abstracts.   

Disclaimer

The information contained in this brochure is correct at the time of printing. The symposium organizer reserves the right to alter or delete items from the symposium or social program. The organizers shall not be liable for any cost or damage arising from any action based on the information in this brochure.

Updated on 15 December 2002 by Wei-Min Dai

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