The Society of Systematic Innovation The 6th International Conference & 5th Global Competition on Systematic Innovation July 15-17, 2015Hong Kong Lee ShauKee Building of HKUST Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 香港科技大學商學院 李兆基商學大樓 Website :http://www.systematic-innovation.org/icsi2015/ Visitors’ Guides Edited by: The Organizing Committee of the Conference Version date: July 8, 2015 Sponsored by: The Society of Systematic Innovation (SSI) Co-organized by: Institute of Systematic Innovation, Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers-Manufacturing and Industrial Division Department of Industrial Engineering and Logistics Management, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and Altshuller Institute of TRIZ Studies. The Society of Systematic Innovation Table of Contents Purposes of document ....................................................................................................................................... 2 Transportation .................................................................................................................................................... 3 Arrival and Departure Information of Hong Kong Airport ................................................................. 3 Airport Transportation .................................................................................................................... 4 Transportation to Hotels .................................................................................................................. 6 Transportation to Conference Venue - HKUST .................................................................................. 8 Transportation From Airport to HKUST (Conference Venue) ............................................................. 9 Conference Venue - HKUST .............................................................................................................................. 10 Travel ................................................................................................................................................................ 12 Top 18 Attractions More Sharing Services ...................................................................................... 12 Tourist Sights in HongKong ............................................................................................................ 15 Useful Links. ..................................................................................................................................................... 15 Climate of Hong Kong ...................................................................................................................................... 15 Visa Information ............................................................................................................................................... 16 Appendix1 ........................................................................................................................................................ 17 Language ...................................................................................................................................... 17 Currency ....................................................................................................................................... 17 Electricity ...................................................................................................................................... 17 Tipping .......................................................................................................................................... 17 Time ............................................................................................................................................. 17 Safety and Security ........................................................................................................................ 17 Water ............................................................................................................................................ 17 Appendix2 - Commonly used terms ................................................................................................................ 18 Purposes of document This document supplies helpful information for international visitors to this conference. Note that the currency exchange rates fluctuate and quoted prices provide only good reference points. Actual prices at the time of transaction may or may not deviate from the numbers quoted in this document. Chinese words herein may serve as translation help when you need to communicate with local service providers. NEWS Everything from attractive Hong Kong souvenirs to unique experiences await at the Hong Kong International Airport! Just go to the Instant Draw booths at Arrival Hall A or B and present your valid travel document to participate in the ‘Instant Mega Draw’. You can also get the Free 7 Days csl Wi-Fi Pass, courtesy of csl. Source: http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/see-do/events-festivals/highlight-events/summer-fun.jsp? page=4&WT.mc_id=108856&#instant-mega-draw#ixzz3cCbpRvvK The Society of Systematic Innovation Transportation Arrival and Departure Information of Hong Kong Airport Hong Kong International Airport (香港國際機場) 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 Baggage reclaim After immigration check, please proceed to the Baggage Reclaim Hall to pick up your bags. 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 this website. Airline check-in Hong Kong International Airport provides passengers with round-the-clock check-in at both Terminal 1 (T1) and Terminal 2 (T2). Click herefor Airline check-in areas to see which terminal your airline is using. T1 and T2 are linked by a central access way and by covered walkways at either end. They are within two-minute walking distance. To add more convenience to your journey, Self Check-in is now available at HKIA, please click here for the Self Check-in section for details. * Immigration counters and security channels at T2 are open from 06:00 to 02:00 daily. The Society of Systematic Innovation Airport Transportation https://www.hongkongairport.com/eng/transport/to-from-airport/ Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is served by a highly efficient and comprehensive transport network, making it easy to get to and from. Arriving and departing passengers have plenty of choices. The Airport Express links HKIA directly to Hong Kong's central business district and buses connect the airport with most of the city. While taxis and coaches provide additional choices for passengers, there are also limousines which take passengers to their destinations directly. Transportation in HongKong- https://www.hongkongairport.com/eng/transport/index.html Airport Express Taxis Public Buses Hotel Coaches & Limousines Airport Express The Airport Express takes passengers to Central in just 24 minutes. Quick and comfortable, trains depart at about 10-minute intervals from 05:54 to 23:28 and approximately 12-minute intervals from 23:28 to 00:48 daily. For detailed schedule of the Airport Express, please click here. You may also download the MTR "Next Train" app to keep track of the real-time update of the train schedules. To / From Approx. Fare (HK$) Hong Kong Station <> Airport Station $ 100 Kowloon Station<> Airport Station $ 90 Tsing Yi Station <> Airport Station $ 60 AsiaWorld-Expo <> Airport Station $ 5 Passengers taking the Airport Express can enjoy the free In-town Check-in service in Hong Kong and Kowloon Stations to check in between 90 minutes and one full day ahead of their scheduled flight departure time. Please click here or contact your respective airlines for further information. Free shuttle bus service is available, taking passengers from Kowloon or Hong Kong stations to most major hotels and transport interchanges. Passengers can also enjoy free porter service at all Airport Express stations. Pubic Buses Hong Kong International Airport is well served by public bus routes, taking passengers to and from most parts of Hong Kong. Comfortable and relatively inexpensive, they offer a convenient transport option. https://www.hongkongairport.com/leaflet/bus_location_map.jpg The Society of Systematic Innovation Taxis Taxis offer a fast and flexible way to and from Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). Arriving passengers can pick up a taxi at the Taxi Station, which can be reached by the left-hand ramp outside the Arrivals Hall. Taxis in Hong Kong are colour-coded according to their operating areas. Separate rows are designated for different types of taxi: Urban taxis (Red) serve all destinations throughout Hong Kong including the airport except Tung Chung Road and roads in south Lantau. New Territories (N.T.) taxis (Green) serve only the New Territories and specific roads in Lantau. Lantau taxis (Blue) serve all destinations in Lantau and the airport. Hong Kong Taxi Fare Calculator Hotel Coaches & Limousines Hotel coaches are available to take passengers to and from major hotels in Hong Kong. If you want to use this service, approach the following service counter inside the Coach Station of Terminal 2. Hong Kong Mass Transit Railway-MRT (香港地鐵) SYSTEM MAP