Location and travel advice

THE is committed to ensuring a safe, inclusive and enjoyable experience for all our delegates.

To help you prepare for your upcoming visit, we encourage you to review the key information and travel advice below.

Before traveling, we recommend checking the travel guidelines and recommendations from your home country's embassy. Additionally, we advise consulting your primary care provider to determine whether any vaccinations or other health preparations are needed for your trip.

City University of Hong Kong
83 Tat Chee Ave
Kowloon Tong
Hong Kong

City University of Hong Kong is located in Kowloon Tong, which is approximately 31 kilometres (19.3 miles) from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

By Airport Express

Airport Express trains run between the airport, Kowloon Station, and Hong Kong Station. The trains run approximately every 10 minutes, between 05:54 and 00:48 every day. Trains can be boarded on the same level as the Arrivals Hall at the airport.

The closest Airport Express station to City University of Hong Kong is Kowloon Station. This journey takes about 22 minutes. The journey between the airport and Hong Kong Station is about 24 minutes. 

By taxi

The taxi stand is located by the left-hand ramp outside the Arrivals Hall. Hong Kong taxis are colour-coded based on their operating area. Please take a red taxi if you are heading to Kowloon or Hong Kong Island. The journey time from the airport to City University of Hong Kong is between 30 and 45 minutes.

The pick-up zone for pre-booked taxis is located next to Car Park 1. Details of the pre-booked taxi services can be found here.

In addition, you can hail a taxi on the street anywhere in Hong Kong. Please provide your driver with the following address:

Lau Ming Wai Academic Building, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong 

九龍塘達之路83號香港城市大學劉鳴煒學術樓

By MTR (Mass Transit Railway)

Kowloon Tong is the closest station on the MTR to City University of Hong Kong. It’s about a 10-minute walk from Kowloon Tong Station to the campus. Please click here for detailed directions from the Kowloon Tong station to the campus. Please visit here for more information about the MTR. 

More information about getting to City University of Hong Kong can be found here. 

Some delegates may require a visa to enter the country. Please note that it can take several weeks to process a visa application so early application is recommended.

 Check if you require a visa

We can provide visa invitation letters for ticket holders when requested. Please email a photo/scan of your passport to events@timeshighereducation.com once you have booked your ticket.

We cannot accept any responsibility for visa applications. Where a delegate is unable to attend because of failure to obtain a visa on time, the normal cancellation policy for the ticket fee will apply.

We recommend having travel insurance for the duration of your trip. Please contact your travel agent for further details.

Delegates are responsible for reserving and covering the cost of accommodation for the duration of their stay.

Below you will find suggested event hotels as well as a map through which you can easily browse for other hotels and private accommodations. Hover over an accommodation to view travel times and distances to the venue.

CityUHK Lodge (The Lodge)

Academic Exchange Building, 81 Tat Chee Avenue, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Located in Kowloon Tong, the Alice Cheng Hall and Jockey Club Hall provide lodging for guests participating in CityUHK-related academic programmes.

We have secured a special rate of HK$920/night (~US$118) until 24 August. To book, click on the black pin on the map below. To see more information about The Lodge, please visit their website.

Harbour Plaza Metropolis Hotel

7 Metropolis Drive, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Located in the heart of Kowloon Tong and near the MTR Hunghom Station, this hotel provides easy access to other districts in Kowloon, New Territories and the Southern part of China. The hotel also offers free shuttle bus service to the Tsim Sha Tsui district.

We have secured a special rate of HK$900/night (~US$115) until 25 August. To book, click on the black pin on the map below. To see more information about the hotel, please visit their website.

Royal Plaza Hotel

193 Prince Edward Road West, Yau Tsim Mong District, Hong Kong

Located in Mong Kok, the heart of Kowloon, this hotel is only 45 minutes by rail from China as well as the Hong Kong International Airport, and just 25 minutes by rail to Kai Tak Sports Park. The hotel is also 7 minutes away via MTR to the venue.

We have secured a special rate starting at HK$655.50/night (~US$83.50). To book, click on the black pin on the map below. 

To protect your personal safety we recommend:

• avoiding having valuables on show
• taking safe and reliable transport
• travelling with colleagues or other delegates, especially at night
• being alert in crowded and tourist areas, airports, restaurants, pubs and bars and on public transport
• keeping your card in sight and concealing your PIN when using ATMs and paying by card

Hong Kong's main emergency service number is 999. Call this number if you need urgent help from police, fire or ambulance services.

What is the main language?
Cantonese is spoken by almost 90% of the population, however English and Putonghua is widely used in commercial and legal activities and is widely spoken in stores and metro stations.

Which currency can I use?
Hong Kong's currency is the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) which is subdivided into 100 cents. Notes come in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100 and 500 and coins come in denominations of 10, 5, 2 and 1 dollar and 50, 20 and 10 cents. While most shops and restaurants accept credit cards, it is still a good idea to have some cash on you (especially small change). ATMs are easily accessible in most shopping malls, petrol stations and supermarkets.

Which plug socket is used?
Hong Kong uses type D and G plug sockets. The standard voltage is 220 V at a frequency of 50 Hz. We would recommend bringing a universal adapter.

Will wi-fi be available?
Free wi-fi is available throughout the venue. Connection details will be displayed at the check-in desk.

Are there data roaming charges?
You will need to check the exact charges with your network provider but most international delegates will incur high data roaming charges. We recommend buying an eSIM via Airalo which gives you 1GB of data for 7 days for US$4.50. Use our referral code TIMESH7718 for US$3 off. We recommend checking that your phone supports eSIMs before making your purchase.