Conference Venue

TU201, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR

Routes to Conference Venue

Block T & Block U, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Campus Map

By MTR
The nearest MTR station is Hung Hom Station, and a footbridge at Exit A1 or D1 leads you to the campus.

By Bus
Two major bus stops around campus are Hung Hom Station and Cross Harbour Tunnel Toll Plaza (Kowloon side).

By Taxi
Three types of taxis are operating in Hong Kong: Urban red taxi, New Territories green taxi, and Lantau Island blue taxi. All three types of taxis serve Hong Kong International Airport, but only Urban red taxis go to PolyU. Details for taxi fares are available here. Additional charges occur for large baggage. The tunnel tolls are both payable by a passenger for cross-harbour travel. Each shot is a canvas painted with memories, inviting us to revisit the past.

From the Airport to PloyU

By MTR

First, take the Airport Express from Hong Kong International Airport to Tsing Yi Station (青衣). Next, interchange at Tsing Yi Station to Tung Chung Line (東涌綫) (towards Hong Kong Station). Then, interchange at Nam Cheong Station (南昌) to Tuen Ma Line (屯馬綫) (to Wu Kai Sha Station). Get off at Hung Hom Station (紅磡) and take the footbridge at Exit A1 or D1 to the campus. A single journey takes around 40 minutes. Please refer to the MTR website for details.

By Bus

Take Cityflyer route A21 from Airport (Ground Transportation Centre) Bus Terminus to Hung Hom Station. Take the footbridge at Hung Hom Station Exit D1 or A1 that leads you to the campus. It takes around 75 mins for the ride. Please refer to the Citybus & NWFB website for details.

From Mainland China and Macao to PolyU

By High Speed Rail (Hong Kong Section)

The Hong Kong Speed Rail (Hong Kong Section) runs from Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, connecting Hong Kong with Inland China’s national high-speed rail network. Please refer to the MTR High Speed Rail website for details. To ensure timely departure, passengers are advised to allow sufficient time for completing security checks and immigration formalities at Hong Kong West Kowloon Station. You can take the MTR at Austin Station by Tune Ma Line (towards Wu Kai Sha Station) to Hung Hom Station. A single journey takes around 11 minutes. Please refer to the MTR website for details.

Via Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge (HZMB)​

The Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge operates 24 hours a day. It will take only 40 minutes to travel between Hong Kong Port and Zhuhai/Macao Port. Cross-boundary visitors should possess a valid travel document.

Getting around PolyU Campus

Campus Accessibility

Most Buildings on campus are accessible via ramps or lifts. Connections between the PolyU campus and Hung Hom Station, as well as the bus stop Cross Harbour Tunnel Toll Plaza (most platforms), are accessible via ramps and lifts. If you need any special assistance in attending our events, please contact us at isarc2026.conference@polyu.edu.hk in advance for more information.

Visa Issue

Nationals of about 170 countries and territories may visit Hong Kong without a visa/entry permit for a period ranging from 7 days to 180 days. For more information on visa/entry permit requirements for visitors to the HKSAR, please refer to the website of the Immigration Department.

Useful Travel Information

Currency

The legal tender in Hong Kong is the Hong Kong dollar (HKD), which is pegged to the US dollar at a rate of about HKD 7.81 to USD 1, although exchange rates may fluctuate slightly. Foreign currencies can be exchanged at airports, banks, hotels, and currency exchange stores. All major credit cards are widely accepted in Hong Kong.

Time zone
Local Hong Kong time is Greenwich Mean Time UTC+8 hours.​

Power and electricity

The standard electrical voltage in Hong Kong is 220 volts AC, 50Hz (British three-pin rectangular blade plug).​

Weather

Please visit the website of the Hong Kong Observatory to find the latest weather forecast for Hong Kong.

Octopus card

The Octopus card is a multi-use smart card for public transportation in Hong Kong, making it easy to enjoy Hong Kong’s public transportation system. You can loan an Octopus card at any MTR customer service centre with a refundable deposit of HK$50. Please refer to the MTR Octopus Card website for details.

Tourism attractions

Please visit the website of the Hong Kong Tourism Board to learn more about the attractions of Hong Kong.