WebSite:        www.ust.hk

Brief Introduction:
HKUST - A dynamic, international research university, in relentless pursuit of excellence, leading the advance of science and technology, and educating the new generation of front-runners for Asia and the world.

An innovator in research and teaching, HKUST is the only science and technology research university in Hong Kong, and the only one to offer an all-PhD faculty. Its groundbreaking work in science, engineering, business, humanities and social science is successfully pushing back the boundaries of the information age. Such advances are assisted by the University's top-class facilities.

Locally, the University is active in society through science camps, online courses for secondary school students, and lifelong learning programs; just some of the activities that bring HKUST and the community together. Nationally, alliances with Mainland universities and collaborative work with municipal governments are setting the pace for future cooperative efforts.

Globally, connections with leading institutions are actively pursued through academic partnerships with the world's top universities, and memberships in such organizations as the Association of East Asian Research Universities and Association of Pacific Rim Universities.

HKUST brings forward the vision of the future. On its award-winning Clear Water Bay campus, the life to come is being shaped today.

Website:        www.polyu.edu.hk

Brief Introduction
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (香港理工大学)is a university with a proud and illustrious history. Formerly known as the Hong Kong Polytechnic, the Institution assumed full university status in 1994. 
 
PolyU is strategically located in Hung Hom, Kowloon, on a site of approximately 93,500 square metres adjacent to the Cross Harbour Tunnel. There has been extensive development and rapid expansion since the last 10 years. The University is the largest UGC-funded tertiary institution in terms of number of students. A wide range of courses which directly meets industrial, commercial and community needs is offered. In addition to meeting Hong Kong’s manpower requirements, PolyU also makes significant contributions towards the territory’s success by providing the public and private sectors with its expanding range of consultancy, professional training and applied research services. Through these activities, the University maintains a strong partnership with the business and industrial sectors.

It is a prime aim of the University to equip students not only with professional competency but also the ability of independent thinking, good communication skills and a global outlook. The University also implements the credit-based system, which allows flexibility to students in choice of subjects and pace of studies.

Being the only destination-resort spa in Hong Kong, the Victorian spa at the Disneyland Hotel is truly in a class of it’s own. Overseen by the Paua Spa Group, both the treatments and the facilities are a far cry from Mickey and his gimmicky friends, leaving the therapists to concentrate on the little things that matter most. Fit for a king - or even a fairy tale princess - the luxurious 1,240 square meter spa offers revitalising state of the art treatments from around the world.

Right now, treatments are just click away with so check out the list of available remedies online. There are a whopping 10 treatment rooms - including 3 double rooms. Inspired by nature, each room is named after a holistic plant or herbal flower, with the corresponding scent enveloping each room. For a spa, the décor is unsurpassed with brass and marble accoutrements, luxuriant Victorian baths, and natural outdoor surroundings that make this more of a resort than a simple pampering facility. There is a gym with TV screens (playing the Disney channel, of course), a hair salon, tennis courts, as well as indoor and outdoor swimming pools - oh and there is even a relaxation area (just in case you’re not relaxed enough after all this).

In addition to all this, the spa also now offers alfresco treatments, done outside by the poolside. Although it may not exactly be a Thai resort, there is a basic selection of massages on offer and these can are done in the private comfort of a cute poolside cabana. Moreover, if an in-spa treatment is booked on the same day, visitors will be able to get this poolside treatment refunded to them - in essence; a free massage!

Established in 1942, Yung Kee is one of Hong Kong's most famous Chinese restaurants. It was recently voted as the 8th Best Restaurant in Asia by The Miele Guide, and also received 1 Star in the Hong Kong / Macau Michelin Guide. Located right in the heart of the drinking and resturant district of Lan Kwai Fong of Central, it is a popular destination for families to enjoy dim sum. The restaurant also appeals to companies as a setting for executive lunches and dinners. While it is well known for its roast goose, a special kind of preserved egg is actually Yung Kee's most impressive house appetizer.  Be sure to call ahead and make a reservation if you wish to dine at Yung Kee Restaurant.

http://www.lanecrawford.com/

The Hong Kong International Airport at Chek Lap Kok (赤角), Lantau Island (大屿山) is the gateway to Hong Kong. Opened in July 1998, it replaced the Kai Tak Airport in Kowloon City.

Arrival Hall (到达大厅)

Although there are two exits, A and B, at the arrival hall, relatives and friends should have no problem finding their loved ones as they come off the flights because there is an electronic display board available which lists the exits for each flight. There are also a few big televisions displaying the arriving passengers at both exits.

Departure Tax (离境税)

Airport tax is usually included in the ticket price. However, it is best to confirm with your travel agent first. Otherwise, please keep HK$120 with you to pay on departure. The tax is waived for all passengers who arrive and leave on the same day.

Traveling to and from the Airport (往返机场)

Airport Express

You may take the Airport Express Line operated by Mass Transit Railway (MTR), the subway service provider of Hong Kong. It is the fastest and most reliable means of transportation. The fare for a single journey is HK$100 traveling to orfrom Hong Kong Station and HK$90 for Kowloon Station on the Airport Express Line. The ticket vending machines and the platform are on the same floor as the arrival hall.

To bring more convenience to the travelers, Free In-town Check-in Service is provided to passengers departing Hong Kong. They can check in early at the Hong Kong Station or Kowloon Station before heading to the Airport.

Airport Express Shuttle Bus

Airport Express also provides a free shuttle bus service between Hong Kong / Kowloon Station and some hotels on Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. They also have stops at major locations such as Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Pacific Place, Kowloon Canton Railway (KCR) Hung Hom Station, and MTR Jordan Station.

Bus

There are a number of buses that connect the airport with Lantau Island, Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and New Territories. Buses traveling between Hong Kong Island / Kowloon and the airport have numbers that start with either A or E. A-buses are more suitable for travelers as they skip some stations in Tung Chung residential area and airport organizations. The fare for an A-bus is about HK$50 while that of an E-bus is about HK$25.

Taxi

Since the airport has moved to Chek Lap Kok, taking a taxi to and from the airport is more expensive than before whenit was located in Kowloon City. On top of the taxi fare, passengers are required to pay a HK$30 toll for using the Lantau Link. The estimated taxi fares are:

-          about HK$30 to/from Tung Chung MTR station

-          about HK$250 to/from Tsuen Wan in New Territories

-          about HK$300 to/from Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon

-          about HK$350 to/from Causeway Bay on Hong Kong Island

Official Websites:

Mass Transit Railway / Airport Express

Hong Kong International Airport

Address: 1 Tramway Path, Central (next to the entrance of the Peak Tram)
Hours: 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday; 9am – 6pm, Saturday, Sunday and PH

The looming view over the harbour and across Hong Kong is usually enough to attract visitors to the Peak. However, the spectacular dining options are another selling point that is just as strong, with even Burger King boasting spectacular burger-side panoramas. Cafe Deco is one of the long-standing restaurants that has always had a monopoly on the view, with their extensive terrace providing exclusive alfresco dining. Since its opening in 1994, this restaurant has always focused on this panoramic pull-factor and they have been cleverer enough to utilize the scenery with tall glass windows overlooking the sights of the Hong Kong harbour. Art-deco interior design compliments the variety of international dishes which are sure to delight your taste buds and compliment the already amazing view.

This Maxim’s Chinese Restaurant is only one of many Dim Sum Restaurants managed by Maxim Group in Hong Kong. Visitors to Hong Kong can always rely on Maxim Group for good quality and good priced convenient Chinese cuisine. Where ever you are in Hong Kong, you can always be sure a Maxim restaurant will be near by. Think of it as Chinese fast food, but more healthily balanced than your average McDonalds.