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DLA PIPER’S GUIDE TO HONG KONG MAKING THE MOST OF INTA 2014 CONTENTS WELCOME TO HONG KONG 3 PLANNING YOUR JOURNEY TO HONG KONG 4 THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU ARRIVE 5 DLA PIPER’S DAILY EVENTS 6 SEMINARS 6 INFORMAL EVENTS 7 GETTING AROUND HONG KONG 8 PLACES TO MEET AND GREET 9 WINING AND DINING 10 THE BEST OF HONG KONG ISLAND AND KOWLOON 12 OFF THE BEATEN TRACK – HIKING 14 ISLAND HOPPING 15 FURTHER AFIELD 16 2 DLA Piper’s Guide to Hong Kong: Making the most of INTA 2014 WELCOME TO HONG KONG Steeped in history and rich in culture, Hong Kong is where East truly meets West. The result... one of the most unique, vibrant, dynamic and diverse places on earth! Hong Kong is a city of contrasts. To some, With information regarding travel, dining Hong Kong means commerce, sky scrapers, options, meeting locations, things to see and designer brands, fine restaurants and the do and details regarding DLA Piper’s Daily general glitz and glamour that comes with Events, we hope this guide helps you get the being home to more Rolls Royce® cars most out of INTA 2014 and Hong Kong. per capita than anywhere else in the world. If there is anything that we can do to To others, Hong Kong means beautiful assist you, please contact us at countryside, wild buffalo, golden beaches and [email protected] some of the best street food in Asia. And now, to trademark lawyers from around the globe, Hong Kong means the home of INTA 2014! Although your time in Hong Kong will largely be devoted to INTA and attending a plethora of business meetings and social events, Hong Kong is a truly fascinating place and we hope you also find some time to see Ann K Ford Stéphane Lemarchand the “real” Hong Kong. US IPT International IPT Vice Chair Group Head 3 DLA Piper’s Guide to Hong Kong: Making the most of INTA 2014 BACK TO CONTENTS PLANNING YOUR JOURNEY TO HONG KONG VISAS Taxi Nationals of most countries can enter A taxi from the airport may well be a better Hong Kong visa-free, staying for periods from option if you wish to get to your destination seven days to 180 days. If you haven’t been directly. However, bear in mind that it can to Hong Kong before, we recommend take twice as long as the Airport Express checking whether you require a visa. Details train depending on traffic. of the visa application process and the list A taxi fare from the airport costs of countries whose nationals do not require approximately HK$250 (US$32) to Kowloon visas can be found here. and costs approximately HK$350 (US$45) LOGISTICS – GETTING FROM to Hong Kong Island. HONG KONG AIRPORT TO HONG When returning to the airport, you may KONG ISLAND OR KOWLOON like to use the “In-town check-in” facilities train. Trains leave the airport every 10 at Hong Kong and Kowloon stations. Most Look out for members of the DLA Piper minutes and the train stops at both Hong visitors choose to do this as it means you can Hong Kong team who will be stationed just Kong Island and Kowloon, taking roughly 20 drop off your bags at the station up to 24 outside the Customs Hall at the Airport and 25 minutes from the Airport respectively. hours before your flight, get your boarding from 12pm - 10pm on Friday 9 May and Both Hong Kong Island and Kowloon Airport pass at the same time and then simply hop from 10am - 10pm on Saturday 10 May. Express Stations have multiple onward travel on the train approximately 90 minutes Members of the DLA Piper team will be connections available, the most convenient before your departure time. on hand to assist you with your onward likely being a taxi direct to your final travel from the airport, if required. destination. HANDY AIRPORT LINKS The cost of an Airport Express ticket is Airport Express HK$100 (US$12) for one way and HK$180 Airport information Whilst in Hong Kong you will likely be staying (US$23) return. Tickets can be purchased at Airport Express information either on Hong Kong Island (where the main self-service machines or at the central tickets In-town check in information business district is located) or across the desk upon exiting the Customs Hall at the harbour in Kowloon. Hong Kong Airport is airport. one of the best airports in the world, with a very fast and convenient Airport Express 4 DLA Piper’s Guide to Hong Kong: Making the most of INTA 2014 BACK TO CONTENTS THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU ARRIVE As many taxi drivers speak limited English, The weather in May is generally hot we recommend downloading the ‘Hong and humid with occasional showers and Kong Taxi’ app from either the Apple App thunderstorms, particularly during the Store or Google Play Store depending mornings. Afternoon temperatures often on which device you are using. This app. exceed 31 degrees C (88 degrees F) will translate any addresses you have whereas at night, temperatures generally into Cantonese and will also provide a remain around 26 degrees C (78 degrees handy “flash” card showing your address. F) with high humidity. Pack clothing that is Alternatively, you may wish to print the light and made of natural fibres if possible, name of your hotel or destination in such as cotton or silk. We suggest you Chinese, prior to your arrival. also pack an umbrella. You may wish to download the ‘Hong Kong Observatory’ app, which will give you the most accurate weather information during your stay. Ensure that you book any restaurants well in advance of your arrival as popular restaurants tend to get booked up quickly. Most restaurants have English-speaking staff but, if you have any difficulties making bookings, feel free to enlist our help by emailing: [email protected] Get some Hong Kong currency (Hong Kong dollars) and make sure you’ve alerted your bank to the fact you’ll be travelling to Hong Kong, so that all of your cards work during your stay. At the time of writing, currency exchange is approximately HK$8 to US$1, HK$10 to €1 and HK$13 to GB£1. 5 DLA Piper’s Guide to Hong Kong: Making the most of INTA 2014 BACK TO CONTENTS DLA PIPER’S DAILY EVENTS SEMINARS During the course of INTA, DLA Piper will be running a series of sector and subject- specific seminars relevant to INTA delegates. Details of these seminars are set out below. To register for any of these seminars, please email [email protected]. MONDAY MAY 12 HOSPITALITY & LEISURE BREAKFAST SEMINAR (8:30AM - 10:00AM) Join us for an overview of the current and future state of the H&L sector across Asia, including relevant IP trends. TUESDAY MAY 13 FASHION, RETAIL & DESIGN LUNCHTIME SEMINAR (12:30PM - 2:00PM) Join us for an overview of the current and future state of the fashion, retail & design sector across Asia, including relevant IP protection trends. WEDNESDAY MAY 14 CHINA TRADEMARK LAW AMENDMENT LUNCHTIME SEMINAR (12:30PM - 2:00PM) After four years and a number of revised drafts, the new China Trademark Law will come into force on May 1, 2014. The new law will introduce some significant changes to China Trademark Law and practice. It is vitally important that brand owners are aware of the changes. Join us as we highlight some of the key changes that will be introduced by the new law. 6 DLA Piper’s Guide to Hong Kong: Making the most of INTA 2014 BACK TO CONTENTS DLA PIPER’S DAILY EVENTS INFORMAL EVENTS DLA Piper will be holding a number SATURDAY MAY 10 of ‘informal’ events to help you WALK THE FAMOUS DRAGON’S BACK experience the “real” Hong Kong. To (DAYTIME EVENT) book places at these events, please email [email protected]. Members of the DLA Piper Team will be walking the famous Dragon’s Back trail on FRIDAY MAY 9 Hong Kong Island, followed by an opportunity STAR FERRY, AVENUE OF STARS to grab a drink and bite to eat at Shek O beach. AND DRINKS (EVENING EVENT) For those who are keen to join us, please meet at the taxi rank outside the Landmark Mandarin Members of the DLA Piper team will take Oriental, 15 Queen’s Road Central at 11am. you on the famous Star Ferry to Kowloon, We will depart at 11.30am but if you would followed by a walk along the Avenue of Stars like to join us at Shek O beach later, please feel looking back at Hong Kong’s infamous night free to contact us on +852 5483 4232. The skyline followed by drinks. For those who are walk itself takes roughly three hours. MONDAY MAY 12 TUESDAY MAY 13 keen to join us, please meet at our reception, AND TUESDAY 13 TEMPLE STREET NIGHT MARKET Level 17, Edinburgh Tower, The Landmark at SUNDAY MAY 11 EARLY MORNING PEAK WALK AND OPTIONAL ‘STREET FOOD’ 7pm. We will depart at 7.30pm but if you ISLAND HOPPING (DAYTIME EVENT) (EVENING EVENT) would like to join us later, please feel free Meet us at 6:30am on Monday May 12 to contact us on +852 5483 4232. Members of the DLA Piper Team will be and/or Tuesday May 13 at the taxi rank Members of the DLA Piper Team will travelling to the remote countryside of Lantau outside the Landmark Mandarin Oriental, 15 be heading to the Temple Street Night Island to do one of Hong Kong’s most stunning Queen’s Road Central, for an early morning Market followed by an optional chance to coastal walks (section 9 of the Lantau Hiking walk up the famous Peak to get your heart experience Hong Kong street food at its Trail).