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How to Get to Regal Oriental Hotel from
Hong Kong International Airport
1.
Hotel Shuttle Bus (Please see Appendix 1 for the bus schedule) HK$130
2.
Taxi
A Taxi ride directly from the airport to the hotel costs approximately
HK$300-350, including the Tsing Ma Bridge toll. Taxi will have to charge
you HK$5 for each luggage. Taxi stands are located on the north side of
the Ground Transportation Centre (the left-hand ramp if you are leaving
from the Arrivals Hall). You should take Urban taxi (red) to the hotel.
3.
Airport Express
The Airport Express takes 20 minutes to travel from the airport to
Kowloon Station, where you can take a taxi to the hotel. The fare is
HK$90 for single journey and HK$160 for round trip (valid for one month).
It costs around HK$60 and takes about 30 minutes for a taxi ride from
Kowloon Station to the hotel. If you want to know more about how it
operates,
please
visit
the
Airport
Express
Website:
http://www.mtr.com.hk/eng/fares_tickets/tf_index.html
For those of you taking the Airport Express, you are highly
recommended to buy an Octopus card at the Airport Express Customer
Service Centre for a minimum value of HK$150. This card can be used for
travelling on the Airport Express, subway (MTR), various buses and
minibuses in Hong Kong, but not taxi.
Appendix 1
Airport Shuttle Bus Schedule
機場穿梭巴士服務時間表
Depart from airport to hotel daily
Depart from hotel to airport daily
由機場出發至富豪東方酒店
由富豪東方酒店出發至機場
06:30 #*
06:45 #*
07:55 #*
08:10 #*
09:20 *
09:35 *
10:50 *
11:05 *
12:20 *
12:35 *
13:50 *
14:05 #
15:25 #
15:40 #
17:00 *
17:15 *
18:30 *
18:45 #*
20:45 *
20:30 *
23:00 #
22:30 #*
# Non-stop at Disneyland Resort Station
* Non-stop at Ngong Ping 360/Citygate
Hotel reserves the right to adjust the shuttle bus schedule at own discretion
without prior notice.
Seating Reservation must be made 3 days in advance.
For details, please contact the concierge desk.
Effective Date: 01 Jan 2009 until further notice
酒店將保留更改班次權利,恕不另行通知. 敬請三天前預留座位, 詳情請向酒店
之禮賓部查詢
How to Get to Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) from
Hong Kong International Airport
1. Taxi
A Taxi ride directly from the airport to HKBU costs approximately HK$300-350,
including the Tsing Ma Bridge toll. Taxi will have to charge you HK$5 for each
luggage. Taxi stands are located on the north side of the Ground
Transportation Centre (the left-hand ramp if you are leaving from the Arrivals
Hall). You should take Urban taxi (red) to HKBU.
2. Airport Express
The Airport Express takes 20 minutes to travel from the airport to Kowloon
Station, where you can take a taxi to HKBU. The fare is HK$90 for single
journey and HK$160 for round trip (valid for one month). It costs around
HK$60 and takes about 30 minutes for a taxi ride from Kowloon Station to
HKBU. If you want to know more about how it operates, please visit the Airport
Express Website: http://www.mtr.com.hk/eng/fares_tickets/tf_index.html
3. Airport Bus
If you have light luggage (maximum size is 71cm x 50cm x 26cm), you may
take Airport Bus E22. The fare is HK$18 per trip and it takes around 1.5 hours
to get to the University. You should get off at Junction Road. The Conference
venue is just 3 minutes’ walk from the bus stop.
For those of you taking the Airport Express or Airport Bus, you are highly
recommended to buy an Octopus card at the Airport Express Customer
Service Centre for a minimum value of HK$150. This card can be used for
travelling on the Airport Express, subway (MTR), various buses and minibuses
in Hong Kong, but not taxi.
How to Get to Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) from
Regal Oriental Hotel
The Conference Secretariat will arrange pick-up service to and from the hotel
and the University on 17 and 18 December 2012 respectively. Details will be
announced later. You may also check with the front desk of the hotel upon
arrival.
Conference Venue
Room 103, Dr. Hari Harilela Lecture Theatre, The Wing Lung Bank Building for
Business Studies, HKBU (Shaw Campus), 34 Renfrew Road, Kowloon Tong,
Kowloon
Enquiries:
Miss Cindy Leung
Tel:
(852) 3411 7585
Fax :
(852) 3411 5584
E-mail: [email protected]
Useful Information about Staying in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Population and Language
About seven million people live in Hong Kong, making some districts among
the world’s most densely populated areas. Yet more than 70 percent of Hong
Kong’s total area is rural, including about 40 percent designated as protected
country parks. This means Hong Kong has one of the world’s highest ratios
of conserved parkland. Almost 95 percent of the population is Chinese.
Chinese and English are the official languages. Cantonese is the most widely
spoken Chinese dialect, though the use of Putonghua (Mandarin) is growing.
All major signage is in English or is bilingual. Most people in the service
industry speak English.
Laws and Customs
Identification
It is required by law in Hong Kong that all persons must carry a valid
identification. Failure to do so may risk being fined by the police if caught.
Therefore, you should carry your passport at all times.
If you lose your passport, make a police report at the nearest station – call
2527-7177 (Police Hotline) to find one.
Then, contact your
embassy/consulate to have your passport replaced.
Smoking
To further protect the public from the hazards of second-hand smoking, the
Hong Kong Government has expanded statutory no-smoking areas to all
indoor workplaces, indoor public areas, indoor areas of restaurant premises,
public transport terminuses, public transport interchanges with indoor places,
bars, karaoke establishments, schools, hospitals, escalators, parks, swimming
pools and beaches etc. Smokers caught in no-smoking areas will face a fixed
penalty of HK$1,500 (~US$192).
Safety
Hong Kong is a remarkably safe city by day or night. Police officers patrol
frequently and are helpful. Nonetheless, as in all big cities, avoid carrying
large amounts of cash; travellers’ cheques or credit cards are preferred. If
you go to crowded areas, always look after your own belongings and beware
of pickpockets.
The Hong Kong Police Force has stations and reporting centres throughout the
territory. The emergency number is 999.
Tipping
Most restaurants add a 10 percent service charge as tips, marked on the bill.
Waiters normally expect to be given some loose change. When a service
charge is not included, tipping 10 percent is acceptable. For taxi drivers, just
round up the fare to the nearest dollar.
Shopping
The vast majority of shops are open every day. Generally, shops are open
from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. But there are exceptions. Stores in busy retail
areas like Causeway Bay and Tsimshatsui stay open even later, perhaps until
9:30 p.m. Those in Central, meanwhile, usually close at 7:00 p.m.
Use of Credit Cards
In general, most shops and restaurants accept VISA, MasterCard, and
American Express cards. Unlike some of your home countries, some shops
and restaurants in Hong Kong do not accept credit card if the amount of
purchase is less than HK$200. Some shops charge the bank service charges
for credit card purchases. Please ask the shop attendant before you make a
purchase.
Banking Hours
Major banks are open on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and some on
Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. They close on Sundays and public
holidays. Services such as foreign exchange transactions may stop an hour
before closing.
Hong Kong Climate
There are 2 ways to find detailed current and seasonal weather information:
1.
Visit Hong Kong Observatory website:
http://www.hko.gov.hk/wxinfo/currwx/fnd.htm
2.
Download smart phone app “MyObservatory” provided by Hong Kong
Observatory.
Seasons
Hong Kong has a subtropical climate with distinct seasons. Typhoon season is
from May to November. When a typhoon is approaching, warnings are
broadcast on TV and radio, and signals indicate its significance, the latest
position and expected movement of the centre of the tropical cyclone,
information on the wind strength, rainfall and sea level in the territory. When
typhoon signal 8 is hoisted, businesses and shops are closed and flights may
be cancelled. There is a separate warning for heavy rain.
Spring (April – June)
Temperature and humidity are rising. Evenings can be cool.
Summer (July – September)
It is hot, humid and sunny, with occasional showers and thunderstorms. The
temperature can exceed 31°C / 88°F.
Autumn (October – December)
There are pleasant breezes, plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures.
Many people regard these as the best months of the year to visit Hong Kong.
Winter (January – March)
It is cool, dry and cloudy, with occasional cold fronts. The temperature can
drop below 10°C in urban areas.
Time Zone
Hong Kong is at the time zone GMT+8 and has no Daylight Saving Time. The
following table shows the time differences between Hong Kong and major
cities/states around the world.
Cities
Washington, USA
California, USA
Wisconsin, USA
Minnesota, USA
Indiana, USA
Ohio, USA
Time Difference from Hong Kong
16 hours behind
14 hours behind
13 hours behind
London, UK
8 hours behind
Bangkok, Thailand
1 hour behind
Melbourne / Sydney, Australia
2 hours ahead
Seoul, South Korea
1 hour ahead
Note: Daylight Saving Time / Summer Time (usually one hour ahead of
Standard Time) is kept in some countries.
Electricity
Electric Current: 200/220-volt
Plug: British 3-pin plug
Currency Exchange
The Hong Kong dollar is pegged to the US dollar at about US$1 = HK$7.8.
Compared to exchanging money at the airport, you are encouraged to
exchange Hong Kong dollars at local banks and currency exchange shops
which offer a favourable rate.
You may exchange Hong Kong dollars at the bank located at the campus:
The Bank of East Asia (BEA)
G/F, Jockey Club Academic Community Centre, Shaw Campus
Tel: 3609 2251
Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Hong Kong Public Transportation
Public transportation in Hong Kong is convenient,
efficient and economical. You are recommended to
purchase an Octopus Card, a value-stored card
which is available for most of the public transports
except taxi in Hong Kong. Octopus Card can be
purchased and topped up at any MTR (Metro)
Station, and can be topped up at any 7-11 Store.
Minibus
There are 2 types of minibuses in Hong Kong.
Red-topped Minibus



Provides changes
Pay while getting off the bus
Stops anywhere and anytime
when someone wants to get on or
off along the route



Need to pay the exact fare
Pay while getting on the bus
Designated stops
Green-topped minibus
TO GET OFF THE MINIBUS, just stand up and say “STOP HERE”, then the
driver will stop. Or, you may be brave enough to say “YAU LOK” which
means you want to get off in Chinese.
Bus
Exact fare is needed for riding all buses; no
change will be provided and Octopus Card is
available for payment.
Most routes are
air-conditioned and run until midnight. Bus
routes and time schedule are clearly shown
at the bus stop. Check it out first so that you
won’t be waiting forever for a bus which might
not be scheduled to come.
MTR
MTR (Mass Transit Railway) is well known for its efficient
and clean subway system which covers all major districts in
Hong Kong. The fare table and maps of different routes are
available at the station and on its website.
The nearest MTR station to the University is “Kowloon Tong”
which is 10-15 minutes’ walk from the University.
Website: http://www.mtr.com.hk
Taxi
Charges are counted according to the
meter. Flag fall of urban taxi is $20 for
the first 2 km and additional charges of
$1.5 per 0.2 km thereafter. Most of
the taxi drivers do not speak English
well, so it is wise to take the hotel
address card in Chinese with you in
case you get lost.
10 Tips of Living in Hong Kong
1.
Bring a folding umbrella when you go outside
An umbrella can not only be your shield in rainy day, but it can also shelter
the hot sunshine in summer to make you avoid sweating.
2.
Bring a light windbreaker when you go outside
When the thermometer hits 30 degrees, expect to see many local people
wearing warm clothing - this is to protect against the harsh air-conditioning
often found on public transport and in places likes cinemas.
3.
Bring your own tissue when you go outside
Some washrooms and restaurants may not provide toilet paper and
napkin, as many local people always bring their own tissue when going
outside.
4.
No area code
Hong Kong is just too small to require area code while making a local call.
5.
Tipping
Most restaurants add a 10 percent service charge as tips, marked on the
bill. Waiters normally expect to be given some loose change. When a
service charge is not included, tipping 10 percent is acceptable. For taxi
drivers, just round up the fare to the nearest dollar.
6.
Travel documents
It is not that necessary to bring along your passport in the city if you are
afraid of losing it on the street. Instead you may just bring along the
photocopy of your passport and the visa.
7.
Stand on the right on escalators
When riding the escalators especially in the MTR (subway) stations,
always stand on the right. The left is for anyone wishing to walk up or
down and keep the flow of people moving.
8.
Tap water
Tap water in Hong Kong has been proven to be drinkable, although a
number of the local people still prefer to boil and chill their drinking water
when it is taken from the tap. Bottled water is widely available.
9.
Expect always walking
Hong Kong can be quite walking-intensive since bright and plesent
pedestrian walkways are provided in many areas. People can walk for
what seems like miles in comfort as shops and restaurants are all around.
10. ATM
No need to walk far to find an ATM which you can find in every MTR
(subway) station, bank branches and most of the shopping malls. They
support the two global networks, Cirrus and PLUS for your home bank’s
credit card and debit card. Contact your card centre to check the
maximum amount of money you can withdraw from ATM each day, and
inform them you’re going to use it in Hong Kong to avoid security
blockage.
Maps
Travelling in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) maintains a magnificent website, which
provides plenty of information about Hong Kong. You are most welcome to
visit the HKTB website http://www.discoverhongkong.com .
Tel : (852) 2739 6100 | Fax : (852) 8169 3223
E-mail : [email protected]
City Tour
Start off your orientation tour of Hong Kong from residing hotel with the first top
to the Wong Tin Sin Temple, a classic temple in Hong Kong. You may be
impressed with the architecture of the layout and also the relic practice of the
locals. Wong Tin Sin is the immortal that believes to satisfy every prayer, and
locals present their wishes with the shaking of the “ chim” and to be decoded
by the fortune tellers near.
Leaving the temple with your journey to the Island, ascending to the Peak with
the funicular, enjoy the stunning skyline of the Victoria
harbour, followed with the visit to Aberdeen. You will
take a detour on sampan to chug across the fishing
village before a dim sum lunch at the Jumbo floating
restaurant.
Afternoon, tour continues to Stanley - a bargain
hunter’s paradise made up of strips of stalls selling a
wide range of products. Return to The residing hotel,
freshen up for the buffet dinner cruise in the evening.
After the buffet dinner, transfer back to hotel
For the Full Day Island Tour – HK$ 415 per person
(Based on minimum 20 paying guests)
The rates include the following:
 Tour with a 28-er air-conditioned coach with English speaking guide
 One way peak tram ride
 A 15-minutes sampan ride
 One Dim Sum Lunch
The rate excludes the following:
 Personal expenses
 Admission ticket for Sky Terrance
 Drinks is on own consumption
For the Bauhinia Buffet dinner cruise: HK$410 per person
(Based on minimum 20 paying guests)
The rate includes the following:
 Round trip Transfer between residing hotel & Bauhinia Dinner Cruise Pier
with an English speaking guide – 28 seater coach
 One buffet dinner on Cruise
The rate excludes the following:
 Drinks is on own consumption
Remarks: No reservation is made at this moment. All rates are subject to
change without prior notice
Address: Rm916, 9/F, Tower A, New Mandarin Plaza, 14 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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