INFORMATION NOTE ENERGIZING THE 2030 AGENDA: GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 7 CONFERNECE

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1 INFORMATION NOTE ENERGIZING THE 2030 AGENDA: GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 7 CONFERNECE Ensure access to affordable, reliable sustainable and modern energy for all SUPPORTED BY

2 Contents 1. Location Information p Venue Information p Hong Kong International Airport p Accommodation p Transportations p Visa Information p Weather p Highlight Attractions p Emergency p

3 1. Location Information Hong Kong International Airport Arrival and Departure HKIA is located on the island of Chek Lap Kok. A HK$50 billion investment, it has been one of the largest engineering and architectural projects in the world. Since HKIA commenced its operations in July 1998, it adheres to four principles Safety, Operational Efficiency, Customer Convenience and Environment. This commitment has earned it the recognition as the world's best airport for more than 60 times. HKIA is the world's busiest cargo gateway and one of the world's busiest passenger airports. In 2016, it handled 70.5 million passengers and 4.52 million tonnes of air cargo. It is connected to 220 destinations through around 1,100 daily flights by more than 100 airlines. HKIA is a two-terminal and two-runway facility generating enormous social and economic value for Hong Kong. The 73,000-strong airport community serves as the key contributor to Hong Kong's position as a leading international and regional aviation centre. 2

4 HKU Space Po Leung Kuk Stanley Ho Community College (HPSHCC) Campus Venue for February 10 Founded by the University of Hong Kong School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE) and Po Leung Kuk in 2006, HPSHCC is one of the finest community colleges in the region. Since its inception, HPSHCC has been playing an important role in providing sub-degree higher education in Hong Kong. The College has received a donation from businessman and philanthropist Dr. Stanley Ho, to support its teaching and learning activities, and the whole person development of our students. In appreciation of Dr. Ho s contribution and generosity, the College has been officially renamed as "HKU SPACE Po Leung Kuk Stanley Ho Community College (HPSHCC)" in Conveniently located in the heart of the city, Causeway Bay, the campus can be easily accessed. The 19-storey campus building covers a gross floor area of approximately 17,000 square metres, and has been equipped with state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities and supported by an advanced computing network system. 3

5 Hong Kong Convention and Excibition Center (HKCEC) Venue for February 11&12 HKCEC is a major event and exhibition venue in Hong Kong. Located in Wan Chai North facing the Victoria Harbour, it is one of the Hong Kong landmarks. It is linked by covered walkways to nearby hotels and commercial buildings. Numerous functions are held at the HKCEC each year, including exhibitions, conventions/meetings, banquets, Hong Kong Book Fair and other special events. The centre hosts more than 45 international trade fairs for buyers from more than 100 countries each year, including the world's largest leather fair and watch and clock fair. It also served as the site of the Hong Kong handover ceremony in 1997 and hosted the Sixth WTO Ministerial Conference from December

6 From Hong Kong International Airport to HPSHCC Campus (Venue for Side Meetings on Feb. 10) Distance: 41km 5

7 2) From Hong Kong International Airport to HKCEC (Venue for Meetings on Feb. 11&12) Distance: 40 km 6

8 From HPSHCC Campus to HKCEC (Venue for Meetings on Feb. 11&12) Distance: 950 m 7

9 2. Venue Facilities HKU Space Po Leung Kuk Stanley Ho Community College (HPSHCC) Campus Date: 10 February, 2017 Time: 08:30-18:00 8

10 Small Classroom (Cap. 45) Medium Classroom (Cap. 90 or 66) Large Classroom (Cap. 112) 9

11 Lecture Theater (Cap. 134 or 158) Music Room (Cap. 90) 10

12 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Hall (HKCEC) Date: 11&12 February, 2017 Time: 08:00-19:00 11

13 Convention Hall 56.5m (L) x 32.5m (W) x 7.7m (H), 1,819sqm. Ball room type venue Divisible into 3 halls (A, B & C) Venue Events Gross Floor Area (SQM.) Theater (Max. Capacity) Classroo m (Max. Capacity) Banquet (Max. Capacity) Cocktail (Max. Capacity) Convention Hall A-C Plenary Sessions 1,819 1,800 persons 903 persons 1032 persons / 86 tables 1,500 persons Convention Foyer - 1, ,150 persons Theater 1 Breakout Sessions persons Theater 1 Foyer persons Theater 2 Breakout Sessions persons Theater 2 Foyer persons Main Entrance of the Convention Hall 12

14 Convention Hall (Cap. 1,800) 13

15 Convention Hall Foyer 14

16 Theater 1 (Cap. 637) 15

17 Theater 2 (Cap. 336) 16

18 Theater Foyer 17

19 3. Hong Kong International Airport Arrivals Procedures Arriving passengers please follow the simple steps below to complete the arrival procedures. 1. Immigration Please have the following documents ready before proceeding to the Immigration Hall: A valid passport; and a completed arrival card, which is distributed by your airline before landing, or else, please pick up the card in the Immigration Hall; or Hong Kong Identity Card for Hong Kong citizens. 2. Baggage reclaim After immigration check, please proceed to the Baggage Reclaim Hall to pick up your bags. Please contact your airline for lost or damaged baggage. 18

20 3. Customs and Excise You may proceed to Customs and Excise control after reclaiming your bags. Use the red channel if you have items to declare, if not, use the green channel. For declaration guidelines, please go to the following website 4. Meet and greet Big plasma TV panels installed in both Arrivals Hall A and B in Terminal 1 allow meeters and greeters to see their arriving friends and relatives right as they enter the Buffer Halls. There is a good selection of food outlets and shops, passengers and other airport visitors can easily get what they want in the halls. Useful link: Level Information 19

21 The central business area can be easily accessed by various types of transport, including the Airport Express, public buses, taxis, etc. 20

22 4. Accommodations In Wanchai District Hotel Type Number Rate Range/night (USD) 3-Star Hotels 21 $63-$149 4-Star Hotels 24 $85-$257 5-Star Hotels 14 $167-$487 Source: Expedia.com Distribution of hotels near HKCEC and HPSHCC Useful link: 21

23 5. Transportation From the Airport to Wan Chai By Airport Express: The Airport Express runs every 10 minutes from 05:54 to 01:16 daily. Journey between the Airport and Wan Chai takes approximately 40 minutes and a single journey ticket costs $115. Useful link: 22

24 By Bus: Citybus' Cityflyer service offers 2 bus routes running from the Airport to Wan Chai: A11 and E11 (E11A). For A11, it runs every minutes from 06:10 to 00:30 daily. The estimated journey time is 1 hour 20 minutes approximately and it costs $40. Bus route A11: For E11 (E11A), it runs every minutes from 05:20 to 00:00. The estimated journey time is 1 hour 20 minutes approximately and it costs $21. Bus route E11: 23

25 By Taxi: Red taxis service the Airport and throughout most of Hong Kong, except for Tung Chung Road on Lantau Island and on the entire south side of Lantau Island. The estimated journey time to Wan Chai from the Airport is 45 minutes and it costs approximately $320. Urban Taxi Call Centre: 24

26 From Wan Chai to HPSHCC Campus By MTR: The MTR Island Line runs every 1-5 minutes from 06:11 to 01:01 daily. Journey between Wan Chai and Causeway Bay Station takes approximately 5 minutes and costs $4.5. Take the Exit F1 of Causeway Bay Station. HPSHCC Campus is about a 10-minute walk. By Bus: Take the bus route 10, it runs every 7-20 minutes from 05:30 to 01:05 daily. It costs $3.4. Get on at Wan Chai Market, Queen's Road East, and take an approximately 7- minute ride to Bonaventure House, Leighton Road. HPSHCC Campus is within reach. Useful link: Kennedy_Town%7C%7C10%7C%7CI%7C%7CKET&l =1 By Taxi: The estimated journey time from Wan Chai to HPSHCC Campus is 10 minutes and it costs approximately $30. 25

27 From Wan Chai to HKCEC Take the Exit A5 of MTR Wan Chai Station. Walk along the footbridge, pass through Immigration Tower and Central Plaza. HKCEC is about a 15-minute walk. 26

28 6. Visa Information Visa-free Policy 170 countries enjoy visa-free travel, and can stay between 7 and 180 days. 27

29 7. Weather February is overall a mild and dry month. Temperatures dipping below 10 C (50 F) are considered very cold in Hong Kong. Though there are light drizzles, rain is rarely heavy. The average low and high temperatures are 14 C (57 F) and 19 C (66 F). Useful link: 28

30 8. Highlight Attractions Golden Bauhinia Square (and HKCEC) The bauhinia is the emblem of Hong Kong. The Forever Blooming Bauhinia Sculpture that gives the Expo Promenade the commonly used name, Golden Bauhinia Square, was a gift from the Central Government to mark the 1997 Handover an occasion that held tremendous significance for the world s largest nation and that stands out as a landmark event in 20th century history. Daily Flag-raising Ceremony Every day except the first of each month 7:50 8:03 am Enhanced Flag-raising Ceremony On the first day of every month 7:45 8:13 am * Please be aware that the flag-raising ceremony may be cancelled at any time due to bad weather conditions. In the case of a cancellation, an announcement will be made through local media channels between 7am and 8am. Address 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Island Tel: Website: How to get there MTR Wan Chai Station Exit A5, walk along the footbridge of O Brien Road, pass through Immigration Tower and Central Plaza to Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. 29

31 Pak Tai Temple at Wan Chai Officially named Yuk Hui Kung (Jade Void Palace), this temple was built by Wan Chai residents in The Pak Tai statue inside the main hall is three metres tall and about 400 years old, much older than the temple itself. On either side there are halls for other deities, including the Three Pristine Ones, Lung Mo (Dragon Mother), and the God of Wealth. Don t miss the murals inside the halls, which portray scenes of life in olden times including the staging of a Cantonese opera. Address Lung On Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Island Website: How to get there MTR Wan Chai Station Exit A3, walk along Tai Yuen Street to Queen's Road East, cross the road at the pedestrian crossing near the junction of Wan Chai Road, continue onto Stone Nullah Lane, turn left onto Lung On Street. 30

32 The East (Wan Chai) Queen's Road East (QRE) in Wan Chai epitomises Hong Kong s fusion characteristics: it seamlessly blends ancient Chinese architecture and Western colonial buildings; Asian and international cuisine; quirky antique shops and luxury boutiques. Amid this cultural mêlée sits shopping and dining complex The East, which is earning itself plaudits for its upmarket European restaurants and speciality Asian dining, including Hong Kong s only revolving restaurant where diners can feast their eyes on the panoramic views while enjoying a tantalising buffet. The zone encompasses the Hopewell Centre, QRE Plaza, Wu Chung House and GARDENEast. Every year it holds the FUNtastic QRE Festival, featuring the popular wine walk and the Discovery Walk on QRE, with free interactive games, food booths, live music performances, art exhibitions and cultural events. Website: How to get there MTR Wan Chai Exit A3, turn right and walk along Spring Garden Lane to Queen s Road East 31

33 Times Square People come from far and wide to shop in Causeway Bay, and they ll rarely leave without stepping foot inside its grand prize Times Square. Sitting on top of a MTR Causeway Bay Station exit, the district s largest shopping mall has 230 stores spanning mid-price to luxury fashion and accessories, electronics and toys, two department stores, a supermarket and over 20 restaurants dishing out topgrade Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Western fare. You can easily recognise the mall by the elaborate displays and photogenic installations it sets up temporarily at its entrance, especially during festivals and other celebrations. Hundreds of thousands of people gather here to countdown to a new year every 31 December. Address 1 Matheson Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island Tel: Website: How to get there MTR Causeway Bay Station, Exit A 32

34 Victoria Park Victoria Park is one of the most popular venues for Lunar New Year Fairs, where you can feel the strong festive atmosphere. This year, the Fair will be held for seven days from 10 February 2018 to the early morning of 16 February At the fair, you can find a wide variety of Lunar New Year food, as well as some goods and decorations, such as spring couplets (Fai Chun) and Lunar New Year pictures, etc. The park is also where you ll see choreographed tai chi sessions in the mornings, and where you can enjoy a respite of calm in teeming, bustling, non-stop moving Causeway Bay. Address 1 Hing Fat Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island Tel: Website: How to get there MTR Causeway Bay Station, Exit E. Walk along Great George Street until you reach the park; or MTR Tin Hau Station, Exit A2. Turn left at the exit and continue ahead until you reach the park. Hong Kong Central Library 33

35 The Hong Kong Central Library was established in Under the purview of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the HKSARG, it is the largest public library in the Hong Kong public libraries system in terms of floor areas, library services and with the most comprehensive collection. Consisting of 12 storeys, the Hong Kong Central Library has a gross area of 9,400 sq. metres and a floor area of 33,800 sq. metres. The arch-shaped entrance at the front elevation represents the Gate of Knowledge is always open. The logo design of the Hong Kong Central Library, featuring a circle, a square and a triangle, was inspired by the Chinese philosophies of "The Sky is round and the Earth square" and "Harmony of Man with Nature". The three graphic shapes stand for the sky, the earth and the accumulation of knowledge respectively. Address 66 Causeway Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Website: How to get there MTR Causeway Bay Station, Exit F1; or MTR Tin Hau Station, Exit B. 34

36 9. Emergency Hospital: Ruttonjee Hospital Address: 266 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, HK Tel.: Website: Tang Shiu Kin Hospital Address: 282 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, HK Tel.: Website: 35

37 Hong Kong Police Force (Report Room): Wan Chai Division Address: No. 1 Arsenal Street, Wanchai, HK Police Emergency Line: