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

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.

CityU 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$1,190/night (~US$150) 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.

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.