27 November - 03 December, 2023
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Map)
First, take Airport Express from Hong Kong International Airport to Tsing Yi Station (青衣). Next, interchange at Tsing Yi Station Platform 4 to Tung Chung Line (東涌綫) (towards Hong Kong Station). Then, interchange at Nam Cheong Station (南昌) Platform 2 to Tuen Ma Line (屯馬綫) (to Wu Kai Sha Station). Get off at Hung Hom Station (紅磡) 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.
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.
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, travellers can complete the above procedures smoothly within 30 minutes. Passport holders or travellers 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.
The Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge operates 24 hours a day and puts major cities in the Pearl River Delta within a three hours’ commute from Hong Kong. It will take only 40 minutes to travel the distance of approximately 42km from Hong Kong Port to Zhuhai Port and Macao Port. Cross-boundary visitors should possess a valid travel document. Non-cross-boundary travellers should possess a valid Closed Area Permit for entering the Closed Area of the HZMB Hong Kong Port.
For details of local public transport serving the Hong Kong Port, please refer to the HZMB website and the HKSAR Transport Department website.
Most Buildings on campus are accessible via ramps or lifts. Signs are available inside cores to indicate the location of wash rooms for the physically disabled. Connections between campus and Hung Hom Station as well as bus stop Cross Harbour Tunnel Toll Plaza (most platforms) are accessible via ramps and lifts. If you need any special assistance in attending our events, please contact us at jennie.yang@connect.polyu.hk in advance for more information.
Nationals of about 170 countries and territories may visit Hong Kong without a visa/entry permit for a period ranging from 7 days to 180 days. For more information on visa/entry permit requirements for visitors to the HKSAR, please refer to the website of the Immigration Department.
The legal tender in Hong Kong is the Hong Kong dollar (HKD), which is pegged to the US dollar at a rate of about HKD 7.80 to USD 1, although exchange rates may fluctuate slightly.
Foreign currencies can be exchanged at airports, banks, hotels and currency exchange stores. All major credit cards are widely accepted in Hong Kong.
Local Hong Kong time is Greenwich Mean Time +8 hours.
The standard electrical voltage in Hong Kong is 220 volts AC, 50Hz (British three-pin rectangular blade plug).
Please visit the website of Hong Kong Observatory to find the latest weather forecast of Hong Kong.
Please visit the website of Hong Kong Tourism Board to know more about attractions of Hong Kong.
The Octopus card is a multi-usage smart card charging for the public transportation in Hong Kong, making it easy to enjoy Hong Kong’s public transportation system. You can loan an Octopus card at any MTR customer service centre with a refundable deposit of HK$50. Please refer to the MTR Octopus Card website for details.
Room Type:
ICON City View Room (Size: 36 sqm)
Walking Distance to PolyU: ~ 5 minutes
Room Type:
Deluxe Room(Size: 42 sqm)
Walking Distance to PolyU: ~ 10 minutes
Room Type:
City View Room(Size: 33-39 sqm)
Walking Distance to PolyU: ~ 7 minutes
Room Type:
Superior Room(Size: 25 sqm)
Walking Distance to PolyU: ~ 10 minutes
Room Type:
Superior Room(Size: 28 sqm)
Walking Distance to PolyU: ~ 10 minutes
Room Type:
Premier Room(Size: 30-32 sqm)
Walking Distance to PolyU: ~ 10 minutes
Room Type:
Deluxe Room (Size: 22.3 sqm)
Walking Distance to PolyU: 5~ 10 minutes
