WBUAP Mid-Term Regional General Assembly 2014:
Logistics Book
Contents
VENUE ................................................................................................................................. 4
Location ............................................................................................................................ 4
Direction from Airport ........................................................................................................ 4
Core C, Level 3, Cyberport 3 ............................................................................................. 4
Video Conference Rooms (VCR)................................................................................... 4
Exhibition Gallery (EG) .................................................................................................. 4
Core E, Level 3, Cyberport 3 ............................................................................................. 4
Function Room (FR) ...................................................................................................... 4
Green Concourse (GC) ................................................................................................. 5
Core F, Level 3, Cyberport 3 ............................................................................................. 5
Training Theatre (TT) .................................................................................................... 5
Training Room (TR)....................................................................................................... 5
Sea View Concourse (SVC) .......................................................................................... 6
Other Facilities .................................................................................................................. 6
The Podium ................................................................................................................... 6
The Arcade.................................................................................................................... 6
Smoking Area................................................................................................................ 6
Wifi Provision ................................................................................................................ 6
Access Facilities ............................................................................................................ 6
REGISTRATION ................................................................................................................... 7
Registration Date & Time (except for day pass participants) ............................................. 7
Registration Procedure...................................................................................................... 7
Documents for Pick Up...................................................................................................... 7
Certificate of Attendance ................................................................................................... 7
HELP DESK ......................................................................................................................... 7
Lost & Found..................................................................................................................... 8
VOLUNTEER SERVICES ..................................................................................................... 8
AIRPORT TRANSFER ......................................................................................................... 8
SOCIAL PROGRAMS .......................................................................................................... 9
Welcome Reception .......................................................................................................... 9
Gala Dinner ....................................................................................................................... 9
Optional Sight-seeing Tours .............................................................................................. 9
FOOD & BEVERAGES ......................................................................................................... 9
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Type of Food ..................................................................................................................... 9
Lunch .............................................................................................................................. 10
Coffee Breaks ................................................................................................................. 10
SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETATION (S.I.) ....................................................................... 10
ACCOMMODATION ........................................................................................................... 10
Le Méridien Cyberport ..................................................................................................... 10
Getting there from the Airport ...................................................................................... 11
Check-in & Check-out Time ......................................................................................... 11
Transfer from/to the Venue .......................................................................................... 11
Hotel Shuttle Bus......................................................................................................... 11
Currency Exchange ..................................................................................................... 11
Caritas Oswald Cheung International House ................................................................... 11
Getting there from the Airport ...................................................................................... 11
Check-in & Check-out Time ......................................................................................... 11
Transfer from/to the Venue .......................................................................................... 11
Hotel Shuttle Bus......................................................................................................... 12
Currency Exchange ..................................................................................................... 12
L' Hotel Island South ....................................................................................................... 12
Getting there from the Airport ...................................................................................... 12
Check-in & Check-out Time ......................................................................................... 12
Transfer from/to the Venue .......................................................................................... 12
Hotel Shuttle Bus......................................................................................................... 13
Currency Exchange ..................................................................................................... 13
Jockey Club Mt. Davis Youth Hostel................................................................................ 13
Getting here from the Airport ....................................................................................... 13
Check-in & Check-out Time ......................................................................................... 13
Transfer from/to the Venue .......................................................................................... 14
Hotel Shuttle Bus......................................................................................................... 14
Currency Exchange ..................................................................................................... 14
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT HONG KONG ............................................................ 14
Language ........................................................................................................................ 14
Weather .......................................................................................................................... 15
Transportation ................................................................................................................. 15
Airport Express ............................................................................................................ 15
MTR ............................................................................................................................ 15
Buses .......................................................................................................................... 15
Minibuses .................................................................................................................... 15
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Ferry............................................................................................................................ 15
Tram............................................................................................................................ 16
Taxi ............................................................................................................................. 16
Currency ......................................................................................................................... 16
Bank................................................................................................................................ 16
Banks and ATMs Nearby the Venue............................................................................ 16
Credit Card...................................................................................................................... 16
Time Zone ....................................................................................................................... 17
Electricity......................................................................................................................... 17
Useful Numbers .............................................................................................................. 17
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VENUE
The World Blind Union-Asia Pacific Mid-Term Regional General Assembly 2014 will be
held at Cyberport 3, Hong Kong.
Cyberport is a landmark project managed by Hong Kong Cyberport Management
Company Limited and wholly owned by the Government of the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region. It comprises four office buildings, a five-star hotel, a retail
entertainment complex and a deluxe residential development.
Location
The venue is located at Cyberport 3, 100 Cyberport Road, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 3166 3800
Fax: (852) 3166 3118
Direction from Airport

From Hong Kong International Airport, you can take a meter taxi at the airport to
Cyberport. This trip will take less than an hour and cost about HKD500 or USD65
including luggage fee, and subject to the traffic condition.

You can take Airport Express Train at the terminal located just after customs
clearance. The trains depart at about 10-minute intervals from 05:54 to 23:28 and
approximately 12-minute intervals from 23:28 to 00:48 daily. The last train departs
from airport and Hong Kong Station at 00:48. The journey time between airport and
Hong Kong Station is about 24 minutes and cost about HKD100 or USD13. You can
then take the hotel free shuttle bus to Le Méridien Cyberport which departs hourly
between 7:30 to 22:30. The pick-up point is located at Basement L2, and this takes
approximately 20 minutes. You may also take a taxi from Hong Kong Station to
Cyberport which will takes about 20 minutes and HKD100.
Core C, Level 3, Cyberport 3
Video Conference Rooms (VCR)
Events held at VCR
VCR 1 – Common Room for Volunteers
VCR 2 – Secretariat Office
VCR 3 – Reserved Meeting Room
Exhibition Gallery (EG)
Events held at Exhibition Gallery (EG)

Exhibition on Assistive Aids & Supportive Services for Visually Impaired Persons
(Area B)
Core E, Level 3, Cyberport 3
Function Room (FR)
Events held at FR
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Youth Forum
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Opening Ceremony & Keynote Address
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General Assembly Business Session

Workshop on UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Sub-Regional Meeting for participants from East Asia Region
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Symposium on Right to Read

Workshop on Social Enterprise & Employment

ICT Symposium on e-Accessibility

Workshop on Making Accessible e-Life Real
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Closing Ceremony
Green Concourse (GC)
Events held at GC

Exhibition on Assistive Aids (Area A)

Registration Counter

Help Desk
Core F, Level 3, Cyberport 3
Training Theatre (TT)
Events held TT

Women’s Forum

Sub-Regional Meeting for participants from Pacific & Oceania Region

Workshop on Fundraising

Workshop on Making Information Accessible Real
Training Room (TR)
Events held at TR
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Area for Coffee Breaks
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Area for Lunch

Workshop on Introduction of Latest e-Assistive Aids

Sub-Regional Meeting for participants from South East Asia Region
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Rest Area for Participants
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Sea View Concourse (SVC)
Events held at SVC
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Area for Coffee Breaks
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Area for Lunch
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Rest Area for Participants
Other Facilities
The Podium
Event held at the Podium

Welcome Reception
Ocean View Court, The Arcade
Event held at Ocean View Court, The Arcade

Luncheon of ICT Symposium on e-Accessibility
The following restaurants will provide discount offer for participants wearing conference
badge during the period of Assembly from 21-28 November:
1.
Delaney's Pokfulam
(Shop no. 314, 411, 501 & 601, Tel: 2677 1126)
10% discount during 21-28 November 2014 inclusive on all food and beverage
(except set lunch or happy hour drinks)
2.
GP Dynastie Banquet Hall
(Shop no. 102, Tel: 2989 9338)
10% discount during 21-28 November 2014
3.
EskiMo's
(Shop no. 416, Tel: 2758 0002)
8” pizza: original price of HKD68.00 with 10% off, discounted price of HKD61.20
12” pizza: original price of HKD88.00 with 10% off, discounted price of HKD79.20
HKD5.00 discount on our mega sized yogurt cup, 16 oz with 1 dry-topping and
original price of HKD45.00
Smoking Area
Cyberport is a smoke-free property. Smoking is strictly prohibited in all indoor areas of
the venue.
Wifi Provision
Participants may enjoy FREE Wi-FI in all public areas inside the venue.
Access Facilities
Cyberport has a number of access facilities including tactile guide path, accessible toilet
and parking space.
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REGISTRATION
Registration Date & Time (except for day pass participants)
20 November 2014 - 14:00-18:00
21 November 2014 - 10:00-18:00
Registration Procedure
For participants who will register on 20 November 2014
Step 1: Check-in at the hotel accommodation of your choice
Step 2: Ask the volunteers or hotel staff to guide you to the registration counter
Step 3: Hand in your pre-registration confirmation letter to the staff at registration
desk
Step 4: Receive conference badge
Step 5: Collect conference bag and documents
For participants who will register on 21 November 2014
Step 1: Go to the registration counter located at the Green Concourse of Core E,
Level 3, Cyberport 3
Step 2: Hand in your pre-registration confirmation letter to the staff at registration desk
Step 3: Receive conference badge
Step 4: Collect conference bag and documents
Documents for Pick Up
1.
Conference Bag with a Name Tag
2.
Lunch Coupon
3.
Program Book
4.
Logistics Book
5.
Instruction Guide & Borrow Card for Simultaneous Interpretation Receiver
6.
Venue Directory
7.
Exhibition Pamphlet
Certificate of Attendance
Participants may collect their Certificate of Attendance during registration. Day pass
participants may collect their Certificate on the day they attend the program.
HELP DESK
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Lost & Found
If you lose your belongings during the assembly, please contact the staff or volunteer at
the help desk located at the Green Concourse of Core E, Level 3, Cyberport 3.
VOLUNTEER SERVICES
During the General Assembly, there will be different groups of volunteers to support the
participants.
1. Airport Usher: Airport pick-up and drop-off service will be provided for
participants who will travel between 20-25 November from 08:00am - 11:00pm.
2. Registration Support: Volunteers will assist participants during the registration
process on 20-21 November 2014.
3. Help Desk: Volunteers at the help desk will provide information related to the
event and facilities nearby the venue.
4. Conference Room Attendants: Volunteers will guide the participants from/to the
seats and will hand on microphones during Q & A session.
5. Volunteers for Catering Service: Volunteers will assist the participants during
coffee breaks and lunches at Cyberport.
6. Volunteers for Option Sight-seeing Tour: Volunteers will escort participants
during tour programs on 25 November 2014.
7. Volunteers for Social Programs: Volunteers will support participants during
welcome reception and gala dinner.
Note: Volunteers will be wearing a purple jacket, grey and black t-shirt, as well as a
badge with WBUAP logo during the conference period.
If you require any assistance from the volunteers, please contact the help desks located
at the Green Concourse of Core E, Level 3, Cyberport 3.
AIRPORT TRANSFER
During the event dates (from 20 to 25 November 2014), airport pick-up and drop-off
service will be provided from Hong Kong International Airport to Cyberport / Le Méridien
Cyberport / Caritas Oswald Cheung International House / L’ Hotel Island South / Jockey
club Mt. Davis Youth Hostel and vice versa. On 20-22 November, service will cover
arrival flights to Hong Kong between 08:00-22:00 while on 22-25 November, the coach
will be leaving the hotels between 08:00-22:00. Pre-booking by 7 November 2014 is
required to be eligible for transfer service. Without pre-registration, airport transfer will
not be arranged.
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SOCIAL PROGRAMS
Welcome Reception
A warm and cocktail welcome reception is prepared for the registered participants. This
is a great opportunity for the participants to make friends and get to know one another.
Date
Time
Venue
Dress code
:
:
:
:
21 November 2014
18:30-20.00
The Podium, Cyberport
Smart Casual
Gala Dinner
This is an evening of socialization and acquaintance, a Chinese Banquet for the
registered participants to communicate with one another.
Date
Time
Venue
Dress code
: 23 November 2014
: 19:00-21:00
: Royal Palace Chinese Restaurant
Ibis Hong Kong Central & Sheung Wan Hotel,
: Smart Casual
The costs of both welcome reception and gala dinner are included in the registration fee.
Additional tickets can be purchased at the registration counter, and the prices are as
follows:
Welcome Reception - HKD300 per head
Gala Dinner - HKD470 per head
Welcome Reception & Gala Dinner - HKD550 per head
Optional Sight-seeing Tours
Several fee-charging sight-seeing tours will be organized on 25 November to provide a
great opportunity for you to experience Hong Kong's unique international living culture.
The three options available are Tsing Ma Lantau Monastery Tour, Cultural Tour and
Ocean Park Tour. Pre-registration is required on or before 6 November 2014, onsite
registration will not be accommodated.
FOOD & BEVERAGES
Type of Food
The following types of food will be offered during the coffee breaks and lunch:
1. Regular Food: There will be different choices of food and some option will not
contain any ingredient of beef, pork and peanuts.
2. Vegetarian Food will be prepared in accordance with the number of participants
who made requests in the registration form.
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Lunch
Lunch coupons will be provided with the registration kit. Please note that there is no
spare coupon to replace the lost ones. Below is the details of lunch arrangement:
21 November 2014
 Lunch box will be provided for participants who have indicated their attendance at
the Youth Forum or Women’s Forum.
 Lunch box will be served at Sea View Concourse upon presentation of the lunch
coupon.
22-23 November 2014
 Lunch box will be served at Sea View Concourse upon presentation of the lunch
coupon.
24 November 2014
 Luncheon will be served at the Ocean View Court of the Arcade.
 Please wear the conference badge for admission.
Coffee Breaks
Coffee, tea and snacks will be served during the coffee breaks at Sea View Concourse
(SVC) on the following date and time:
21 November 2014 15:45 -16:00
22 November 2014 11:00 -11:15, 16:00 - 16:15
23 November 2014 11:00 -11:20, 15:45 - 16:00
24 November 2014 11:00 -11:15
SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETATION (S.I.)
The conference will be held in English with simultaneous interpretation in Cantonese
and Putonghua. Simultaneous Interpretation (S.I.) receivers & headsets can be obtained
at the S.I. counter. Please bring SI borrowing card to get a set of equipment during the
event. All borrowed equipment should be returned to the counter by 6:00pm of the
borrowing day. Late return may be counted as lost item. Penalty of HKD$880 will be
charged for any damaged / lost equipment.
ACCOMMODATION
Le Méridien Cyberport
Address: Cyberport 3, 100 Cyberport Road, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2980 7788
Fax: (852) 2980 7888
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Getting there from the Airport
From Hong Kong International Airport, you can take a meter taxi at the airport to the
hotel. This trip will take less than an hour and cost about HKD500 or USD65 including
luggage fee, and subject to the traffic condition.
Check-in & Check-out Time
Check in:
14:00
Check out:
12:00
Transfer from/to the Venue
The hotel is approximately 10 minutes walking distance from the venue. No shuttle bus
service will be provided but there will be volunteers at the lobby to escort participants to
the venue upon request. Please call help desk hotline at (852) 27112777 or (852)
27114681 to request for the services.
Hotel Shuttle Bus


Hotel shuttle bus is available between Le Méridien Cyberport and Hong Kong
Station in Central, where guests can connect to the Hong Kong International Airport
via Airport Express or city lines of Mass Transit Railway.
The hourly shuttle bus is on first come first served basis. Schedule and route are
subject to change without prior notice by the hotel.
Currency Exchange
Currency exchange service is available at the front desk of the hotel.
Caritas Oswald Cheung International House
Address: 20 Tin Wan Street, Tin Wan, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2903 0263
Fax: (852) 2903 0101
Getting there from the Airport
From Hong Kong International Airport, you can take a meter taxi at the airport to the
hotel. This trip will take approximately less than an hour and cost about HKD500 or
USD65 including luggage fee, and subject to the traffic condition.
Check-in & Check-out Time
Check in:
14:00
Check out:
12:00
Transfer from/to the Venue
During the event days, one round-trip transfer service per day will be arranged for
registered participants as scheduled below:
21 November 2014

Hotel to Venue: 10:30

Venue to Hotel: 19:45
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22 November 2014

Hotel to Venue: 8:45
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Venue to Hotel: 19:45
23 November 2014

Hotel to Venue: 8:45

Gala Dinner Venue to Hotel: 21:15
24 November 2014

Hotel to Venue: 8:45

Venue to Hotel: 17:15
Hotel Shuttle Bus
A hotel shuttle bus is available between Caritas Oswald Cheung International House and
Central. The schedule is as following:

Monday - Friday : 8:00, 10:00, 12:30, 15:00

Saturday: 8:00 & 10:00

Sunday & Public Holidays: not available

Shuttle bus is on first come first served basis. Schedule and route are subject to
change without prior notice by the hotel.
Currency Exchange
Currency exchange service is NOT available.
L' Hotel Island South
Address: 55 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 3968 8888
Fax: (852) 3968 8899
Getting there from the Airport
From Hong Kong International Airport, you can take a meter taxi at the airport to the
hotel. This trip will take less than an hour and cost about HKD500 or USD65 including
luggage fee, and subject to the traffic condition.
Check-in & Check-out Time
Check in:
14:00
Check out:
12:00
Transfer from/to the Venue
During the event days, one round-trip transfer service per day will be arranged for
registered participants as scheduled below:
21 November 2014
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Hotel to Venue: 10:30
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Venue to Hotel: 19:45
22 November 2014

Hotel to Venue: 8:45
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Venue to Hotel: 18:15 and 19:45
23 November 2014

Hotel to Venue: 8:45

Venue to Gala Dinner Venue: 17:30
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Gala Dinner Venue to Hotel: 21:15
24 November 2014
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Hotel to Venue: 8:45
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Venue to Hotel: 17:15
Hotel Shuttle Bus
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Shuttle bus service is available between the hotel to Ocean Park, Cyberport, the
Airport Express Terminal in Central, Wanchai and Aberdeen from 7:00 to 23:50
daily. Bus departs from the hotel at the following time:
07:00
08:00
08:15
09:15
09:30
10:15
10:30
11:30
12:00
13:00
13:30
14:00
14:30
15:00
15:30
16:00
17:00
17:30
18:15
18:45
19:30
20:00
20:30
21:00
21:30
22:00
22:30
23:30
Shuttle bus is on first come first served basis. Schedule and route are subject to
change without prior notice by the hotel.
Currency Exchange
Currency exchange service is available at the front desk of the hotel.
Jockey Club Mt. Davis Youth Hostel
Address: 123 Mount Davis Path, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2817 5715
Fax: (852) 2788 3105
Getting here from the Airport
From Hong Kong International Airport, you can take a meter taxi at the airport to the
hotel. This trip will take less than an hour and cost about HKD500 or USD65 including
luggage fee, and subject to traffic condition.
Check-in & Check-out Time
Check in:
15:00
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Check out:
12:00
Transfer from/to the Venue
During the event days, one round-trip transfer service per day will be arranged for
registered participants as scheduled below:
21 November 2014
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Hostel to Venue: 10:30
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Venue to Hostel: 19:45
22 November 2014
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Hostel to Venue: 8:45
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Venue to Hostel: 18:15 and 19:45
23 November 2014
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Hostel to Venue: 8:45

Venue to Gala Dinner Venue: 17:30
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Gala Dinner Venue to Hostel: 21:15
24 November 2014
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Hostel to Venue: 8:45
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Venue to Hostel: 17:15
Hotel Shuttle Bus

A hotel shuttle bus is available between the hostel and Shun Tak Centre (near
Sheung Wan MTR Station) and departs hourly from 8:00 to 22:30 daily.

Hostel to Davis Street, Kennedy Town to Shun Tak Centre, Sheung Wan
08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 20:00 21:00 22:00

Shuk Tak Centre, Sheung Wan to Hostel
08:30 09:30 10:30 11:30 12:30 14:30 15:30 16:30 17:30 18:30 20:30 21:30 22:30

Shuttle bus is on first come first served basis. Schedule and route are subject to
change without prior notice by the hostel.
Currency Exchange
Currency exchange service is NOT available.
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT HONG KONG
Language
Chinese (Cantonese is widely spoken) and English are the official languages of Hong
Kong. All official signs are bilingual (using traditional Chinese characters). Most shops
and restaurants also have English signage.
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Weather
Hong Kong has a subtropical climate. The average temperature in autumn lies between
19°C and 28°C. There are pleasant breezes, plenty of sunshine and comfortable
temperatures. Many people regard the autumn months as the best time of the year to
visit Hong Kong.
Transportation
Hong Kong is geographically compact and boasts one of the world's most efficient, safe,
affordable and frequent public transport systems. Whether by taxi, ferry, rail, bus or tram,
you can get around easily and catch wonderful glimpses of the city along the way.
Airport Express
From Hong Kong's airport at Chep Lap Kok you can reach the Central District by the
Airport Express Line (AEL) in about 24 minutes. In-town-check-in facilities are available
at Hong Kong AEL Station and Kowloon AEL Station. Passengers can enjoy the free
shuttle buses to most major hotels and major transport interchanges at Hong Kong AEL
Station and Kowloon AEL Station and the free porter service available at all Airport
Express stations. For further details, please visit the website of Hong Kong International
Airport.
MTR
The MTR consists of ten rail lines, including Island, Tsuen Wan, Kwun Tong, Tseung
Kwan O, Tung Chung, West Rail, East Rail, Ma On Shan, Disneyland Resort and the
Airport Express. The MTR also operates a light rail system that runs between Yuen Long
and Tuen Mun in the New Territories, plus an inter-city train service to Mainland China.
For further details, please visit the website of the MTR Corporation Limited at
http://www.mtr.com.hk/en/customer/main/index.html.
Buses
Buses in Hong Kong are plentiful and comfortable, and most are air-conditioned.
Especially popular are the double-deckers that offer great views of the surrounding city
from the top deck. For further details, please visit the websites of the The Kowloon Motor
Bus Co.(1933) Ltd., Citybus Limited New World First Bus Services Limited and New
Lantao Bus (1973) Co., Ltd.
Minibuses
Minibuses are small buses that carry approximately 16 people. Green minibuses operate
along specific routes at fixed prices. Exact change is required if paying by cash and they
all accept Octopus cards. Red minibuses operate along routes that are not always fixed
and passengers can get on and off anywhere along the route, except where special
prohibitions apply.
Ferry
As a coastal city, Hong Kong regularly operates ferry routes that connect Hong Kong
Island, Kowloon and the Outlying Islands. For further details, please visit the websites of
the The Star Ferry Company Limited, New World First Ferry Services Limited and Hong
Kong and Kowloon Ferry Holdings Limited.
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Tram
Tram Neighbourhoods you might pass through on your journey include some of Hong
Kong's most colourful, such as Western district, Wan Chai, Happy Valley, Causeway
Bay and North Point. Trams run daily from early morning until midnight. No matter how
far you travel, each tram ride costs a flat fare of $2.30 and exact change is required if
you are paying by cash. For further details, please visit the website of Hong Kong
Tramways Limited.
Taxi
With the exception of some very remote areas, taxis are plentiful throughout Hong Kong.
They can usually be hailed in the street (except in restricted areas) or summoned by
phone. All are metered, relatively cheap, air-conditioned and clean.
Currency
The legal tender is the Hong Kong dollar (HK$), which is linked to the US dollar at a rate
of about 7.80 HKD to 1 USD, although exchange rates may fluctuate slightly.
Most foreign currencies and travellers' cheques can be changed at banks, moneychangers, hotels and major retail outlets. Banks usually offer the best exchange rate.
The Hong Kong dollar notes are available in $10, $20, $50, $100, $500 and $1,000
denominations. Coins come in 10¢, 20¢, 50¢, $1, $2, $5 and $10 denominations.
As there is no bank inside Cyberport, you are suggested to exchange for local currency
at the airport.
Bank
Most banks in Hong Kong open from 09:00 to 16:30 on weekdays, 09:00 to 12:30 on
Saturdays and close on Sunday and public holidays.
Banks and ATMs Nearby the Venue
ATMs : Citibank’s ATM is located at the main entrance, Level 1 of the Arcade. The ATM
of HSBC is located at Level 3 of the Arcade.
Phone Card
You can easily buy a phone card at the convenience store or at the outlets of the telecommunication companies. As there is no convenience store at Cyberport, you are
suggested to purchase a sim card at the airport if you need on in Hong Kong.
Credit Card
Visa and MasterCard are accepted in most hotels, shops and restaurants. Please note
that credit cards and traveler’s checks may not be accepted in small retail shops or
markets in Hong Kong.
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Time Zone
Hong Kong is at the Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +8 hours.
Electricity
The standard electrical voltage in Hong Kong is 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Most hotels also
have outlets for 100 volts, but if not, you will need a transformer for any appliance or
electrical equipment. The majority of electrical outlets in Hong Kong take a threepronged UK-style plug. The hotels and hostel may have some adaptors for their clients
but we suggest you to bring your own to Hong Kong.
Useful Numbers
Event Organizer
(852) 2711 2777
(852) 2711 4681
Ambulance/ Fire/ Police
999
Telephone Directory Enquiries
1081
Weather
187 8200
Hong Kong Information
2508 1234
Hong Kong Airport Hotline
2181 0000
Flight Information (Hong Kong Airport Authority Hotline)
2181 8888
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