WENDWG-10 and 5th Joint RENC Meeting 18-20 February 2020 , China

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The WENDWG-10 and the 5th Joint RENC Meeting will be hosted by the Hydrographic Office of Hong Kong Marine Department from 18 to 20 February 2020. Please find the logistical information as below.

Venue The meeting will take place at The Heritage Discovery Centre, Park, , Kowloon, Hong Kong, China. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/NQf7373vAH2ZxH5u5 Youtube: https://youtu.be/50rJE15u0Rk

Lunch Lunch will be provided at a hotel near the venue for registered participants every day on 18 and 19 February 2020.

Social Event All participants are invited to join a welcome dinner hosted by the Hydrographic Office of Hong Kong Marine Department on 19 February 2020.

Accommodation Participants are expected to make their own accommodation arrangements. The following four hotels are suggested for being within walking distance to the venue:

1) The Royal Pacific Hotel & Towers (4 stars, nearest to the venue) https://www.sino-hotels.com/en/hk/the-royal-pacific-hotel-and-towers

2) Holiday Inn Golden Mile Hong Kong (4 stars) https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/hong- kong/hkgkl/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-HI-_-HK-_-HKGKL

3) Kowloon Hotel (4 starts) https://www.harbour-plaza.com/kowloon/Index-en.htm

4) The Mira Hong Kong (5 starts) https://www.themirahotel.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_ campaign=local-listing

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Hotel Location Map

Transportation from Hong Kong International Airport to the hotels

1) Hotel Coach: - From the airport to all the four suggested hotels direct. http://www.vigorholding.com/en/shuttle.html

2) Airport Express Train: - Take the Airport Express Train from the Airport Station to Kowloon Station, then take taxi to hotel. https://www.hongkongairport.com/en/transport/to-from-airport/airport-express.page

3) Taxi: - From the airport to all the four suggested hotels direct. - Fare HKD270 approx. (Cash only, no credit cards) https://www.hongkongairport.com/en/transport/to-from-airport/taxis.page

Remark: Uber is not yet legalised in Hong Kong.

Visa and Customs Participants are required to make and arrange their necessary travel documents and visa (if required). For more information on visa requirement and application by country, please see https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/visit-transit/visit-visa-entry-permit.html

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Climate The average temperature for Hong Kong in February is 15-19℃ and with monthly rainfall of about 50mm.

Tourist Information For more information about Hong Kong and getting around the city, please see https://www.tourism.gov.hk/english/welcome/welcome.html

Electrical Socket / Power Electrical Socket: Three square prongs (Type G) Electrical Power: 220-240 volts AC (50 cycles)

Local Secretary Contact Information If you require any assistance or clarifications regarding logistical information above, please contact:

Mr. Donald Chan Hong Kong Marine Department Hydrographic Office [email protected] +852 2504 0257 or +852 6148 2521

Registration Please use the IHO on-line registration system (create a user account with your own ID and password, if not created yet, then register in the event WENDWG-10).

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