VENUE

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, SAR

ACCOMMODATION

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, in proximity to multiple popular tourist areas, is surrounded by a vast hotel network of varying options, from luxurious 5-star hotels to reasonably priced ones. The table below summarizes the hotel information and their respective means of reservation.

TRANSPORTATION

From the Airport to PolyU

By MTR:
First, take Airport Express from Hong Kong International Airport to Tsing Yi Station. Next, interchange at Tsing Yi Station Platform 4 to Tung Chung Line (towards Hong Kong Station). Then, interchange at Nam Cheong Station Platform 2 to Tuen Ma Line (to Wu Kai Sha). Get off at Hung Hom Station and take the footbridge at Exit A1 or D1 to the campus. A single journey takes around 40 minutes for the ride, and costs HK$65 (with Octopus) / HK$70 (without Octopus). Please refer to the MTR website for details.

By Bus:
Take Cityflyer route A21 from Airport (Ground Transportation Centre) Bus Terminus to Hung Hom Station. Take the footbridge at Hung Hom Station Exit D1 or A1 that leads you to the campus. It takes around 75 mins for the ride and costs HK$33. Please refer to the Citybus & NWFB website for details.

From Mainland China to PolyU

The Hong Speed Rail (Hong Kong Section) runs from Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, connecting Hong Kong with Inland China’s national high-speed rail network. Please refer to the MTR High Speed Rail website for details. To ensure timely departure, passengers are advised to allow sufficient time for completing security checks and immigration formalities at Hong Kong West Kowloon Station. Normally, travelers can complete the above procedures smoothly within 30 minutes. Passport holders or travelers using traditional immigration counters may require additional time for clearance process. After clearance, first, get off at Hong Kong West Kowloon Station and get on the train at Austin. Passenger can reach the destination via overhead bridge/ pedestrian tunnel. Next, interchange at Austin Platform 2 to Tune Ma Line (towards Wu Kai Sha Station). Get off at Hung Hom Station and take the footbridge at Exit A1 or D1 to the campus. A single journey (from Hong Kong West Kowloon Station to Hung Hom Station) takes around 11 minutes for the ride, and costs HK$5.9 (with Octopus) / HK$6.5 (without Octopus). Please refer to the MTR website for details.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Colloquium dinner
Optional Bus Tour to Bridges Look-Out Point and the Big Buddha in Lantau