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Travel Directions to CUHK
Yasumoto International Academic Park (YIA)
Lau Chor Tak Lecture Theatre & CMA Lecture Theatre
Yasumoto International Academic Park
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
From Downtown to YIA
By Taxi
New Territories
Urban
Duration: Around 25 minutes
By Mass Transit Railway (MTR)
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Interchange East Rail Line at Kowloon Tong Station
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Take the East Rail Line (heading to Lo Wu/ Lok Ma Chau Station)
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Get off at University Station
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3 minutes’ walk from Exit D
Duration: Around 45 minutes
From Hong Kong International Airport to YIA
By Taxi
New Territories
Urban
Duration: Around 35 minutes
By Mass Transit Railway (MTR)
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Interchange East Rail Line at Kowloon Tong Station
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Take the East Rail Line (heading to Lo Wu/ Lok Ma Chau Station)
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Get off at University Station
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3 minutes’ walk from Exit D
Duration: Around 45 minutes
Travel to Hong Kong
Travel to Hong Kong: by air
Reducing Your Carbon Footprint:
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To promote sustainable practices and minimize environmental impacts, we encourage our participants to offset their carbon footprint when travelling to Hong Kong. Explore the carbon offset programmes offered by various airlines.
Last updated on 19 June 2023
Please refer to the Government’s website and press releases for the latest information on travel requirements.
Entry Requirements
Inbound persons arriving from the Mainland or Macao
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All pre-departure and post-arrival quarantine and testing requirements have been removed
Inbound persons arriving from Taiwan or places outside China
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All pre-departure and post-arrival quarantine and testing requirements have been removed
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All inbound persons must pass temperature checks upon arrival. Those found with symptoms will be referred to the Department of Health for further handling
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No further restrictions upon arrival
Handling Arrangements for Persons Tested Positive After Arrival at Hong Kong
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For persons tested positive after arrival at Hong Kong, please refer to the webpage on Points to Note for Persons who Tested Positive
Accommodation
We advise all participants to book their accommodations for GCSD2023 as soon as possible.
Below are a range of accommodation options that are close to the conference venue.
Discover Hong Kong
Explore the world-class cosmopolitan city where east and west blend in dynamic ways. Below are some recommended attractions for your stay in Hong Kong.
Green Hub
11 Wan Tau Kok Lane, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong
The Hub offers a range of low-carbon living programmes, and residential transformative workshops.
Hong Kong Heritage Museum
1 Man Lam Road, Sha Tin, Hong Kong
The Museum presents a unique mix of history, art and culture in a great variety of programmes.
Hong Kong Musuem of History
100 Chatham Road South, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong
With Hong Kong Story exhibition, the museum aims to explore the city’s transformation from a humble fishing port to the mega metropolis that it is today.
Hong Kong Railway Museum
13 Shung Tak Street, Tai Po Market, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong
The Museum aims to present the development of railways in Hong Kong through the exhibition of artifacts, train models, and historical photographs.
Hong Kong Science Museum
2 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong
The Museum aims to promote modern science and innovations in technology to general public with permanent exhibition area and theme based exhibitions.
Hung Shing Yeh Beach
Yung Shue Wan, Lamma Island, Outlying islands, Hong Kong
Popular among family and friends looking to barbecue the day away at the crystalline water’s edge.
Kowloon Walled City Park
Tung Tsing Road, Kowloon City, Kowloon, Hong Kong
The Park is now a beautiful garden featuring preserved artefacts from the former Kowloon Walled City.
Lai Chi Wo
No. 10 Lai Chi Wo Village, New Territories, Hong Kong
Lai Chi Wo is one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved Hakka walled villages in the northeast New Territories.
The Mills
45 Pak Tin Par Street, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong
The Mills is a destination consisting of a business incubator, experiential retail, and a non-profit cultural institution.
Victoria Peak (The Peak)
Victoria Peak, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
The Peak offers iconic views of skyscraper-flanked Victoria Harbour, Kowloon peninsula and craggy mountain peaks.
On Campus Attractions
CUHK is built on a hillside and has the largest campus in Hong Kong. It offers a wide range of facilities and scenic spots that add extra dimensions to life on campus. Below are some of the on campus attractions we recommend to conference participants.
Art Museum
Central Campus (Map)
The Museum advances object-based scholarship to illuminate the development of Chinese civilization for a global audience. It aims to enrich the cultural experiences of the community and help realise the goals of the University.
CUHK History Gallery
G/F, University Library (Map)
The gallery displays hundreds of precious photographs, artefacts, and multimedia resources. It exhibits the history, memorable moments and achievements of CUHK in the past 50 years.
Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change
8/F, Yasumoto International Academic Park (Map)
The first museum of its kind in the world, offers an interactive, multimedia exhibition that showcases valuable collections and information about climate change.
Join our side event for a guided tour!
Pavilion of Harmony
New Asia College (Map)
The pavilion was built in commemoration of the founder of the College, Dr. Ch'ien Mu, who wrote the ‘Concept of the Union of Man and Nature’.
It commands an excellent view of Tolo Harbour and the Pat Sin Range beyond, comprises a pond in its overall architecture. Viewed from a certain angle, the reflection of the sky on the pond’s surface and the real scenery of the Tolo Harbour joins as one, most aptly illustrating Dr. Ch'ien's concept.
SDG Steps
Yasumoto International Academic Park (Map)
The staircases feature 17 SDGs colours and solar-powered sensors on the handrails. When pedestrians pass by, the sensors will respond by playing the sound of nature.
The Gate of Wisdom and
The Beacon
Central Campus (Map)
The broad rectangular base of the sculpture The Gate of Wisdom, also known as the Beacon, is the creation of Ju Ming (1938–2023), the world-renowned sculptor. It is a popular place for student activities, especially public forums and ceremonies.
University Mall
Central Campus (Map)
Lines between the University Library and the Science Centre, the University Mall is the most representative walkway on campus. It is also the place for the university’s annual congregation.
Weiyuan Lake (Lake Ad Excellentiam)
Next to the MTR University Station (Map)
Lake Ad Excellentiam perfectly demonstrates how artifical habitats can serve as wildlife habitats in the urban area, providing abundant food supply and shelter for various animals and insects. As Chung Chi College’s most famous landmark, the name ‘Weiyuan’ also echoes with the college's motto, ‘In Pursuit of Excellence’.