Visit
Visit the Hong Kong Palace Museum
West Kowloon Cultural District, 8 Museum Drive, Kowloon
For more details, please check the official website: https://www.hkpm.org.hk/en/home.
Visit the West Kowloon Cultural District
For more details, please check the official website: https://www.westkowloon.hk/en/.
Visa and Passport Requirements
Please refer to the website of Hong Kong Immigration Department for more information: https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/index.html.
Time Zone
Hong Kong is eight hours ahead of the Universal Coordinated Time (UTC +8).
Banks, Automatic Teller Machines and Credit Cards
Major banks are open from 9 am to 4 pm on Monday to Friday, and 9 am to 12 pm on Saturday. Automatic Teller Machines can be found almost everywhere and provide 24-hour cash withdrawal for HKD. International credit cards such as VISA, MasterCard, Diners Club, UnionPay and American Express are commonly accepted by hotels, retail shops and restaurants in Hong Kong. Such premises usually display stickers showing the credit cards they accept at their entrances.
Currency Exchange
The official currency of Hong Kong is the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD). One US Dollar is approximately HKD 7.8. Participants can change your currency for HKD at any authorised money exchanger or bank.
Telecommunication
Local SIM cards can be purchased at more than 2,000 round-the-clock convenience stores. Participants may also consider buying a local SIM card at the Arrival Hall of the Hong Kong International Airport upon landing. International Direct Dial (IDD) service to most countries and regions of the world is available at most hotels for a fee.
Electricity
The electrical voltage in Hong Kong is 220 volts AC, 50Hz. The plug/socket system in Hong Kong is a three-pronged UK-style plug.
Climate
Hong Kong has a sub-tropical climate. The average temperature in December is around 15°C to 21°C.
Participants are advised to look up the latest 9-day weather forecast provided by the Hong Kong Observatory before packing up for the Symposium.
Getting Around Hong Kong
Hong Kong is famous for its safe, efficient and reliable public transport systems. There are plenty of ways to get around Hong Kong, whether it’s by MTR, taxi, ferry, bus or tram.
For more details, please click here.
