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Travel & Explore HK

IWoLP 2027 takes place at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong. The information below is intended to help international participants plan travel and lodging. Please verify visa requirements, transit rules, and prices before booking.

Getting to Hong Kong

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is the main gateway. The Airport Express reaches Kowloon in about 20 minutes and Hong Kong Island in about 24 minutes.
From the airport you can also take taxis, buses, or private transfer services to your hotel or to campus (see below).
Check Hong Kong Immigration Department visa information for entry requirements for your nationality.

Getting to City University of Hong Kong

The conference venue is on the CityUHK campus in Kowloon Tong.

MTR: Kowloon Tong Station (East Rail Line / Kwun Tong Line). CityUHK is a short walk from the station via Festival Walk / Tat Chee Avenue (follow on-campus signage to the conference rooms).
Taxi / bus: Taxis and buses serve Kowloon Tong and Tat Chee Avenue; ask for City University of Hong Kong.
Address: Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong.
Campus map: CityUHK campus map.

Accommodation

Hong Kong offers a wide range of hotels, serviced apartments, and guest houses. Areas convenient for the conference include Kowloon Tong, Mong Kok, Yau Ma Tei, and Tsim Sha Tsui (all with good MTR links to campus).

Near campus: Hotels and serviced apartments in Kowloon Tong are within walking distance of CityUHK; Mong Kok East is also nearby and well connected by MTR.
Central / Tsim Sha Tsui: Popular with visitors; expect a 15–25 minute MTR ride to Kowloon Tong.
Booking: Use your preferred hotel booking platform, or search Trip.com — hotels near Kowloon Tong (sample dates: 5–9 Jan 2027).

Dining Near CityUHK

Participants arrange their own lunches during the conference. Lunch breaks generally last for two hours to allow sufficient time for participants to dine on campus or at nearby locations, including Festival Walk and Nam Shan Estate (南山邨).

See Dining Near CityUHK for a short list, walking notes, and map links.

E-Guidebooks About Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Tourism Board offers free downloadable e-guidebooks to help you plan your visit. Titles include a Hong Kong map, neighbourhood guides (e.g. Central, Tsim Sha Tsui, Yau Ma Tei, The Peak), and themed guides such as halal dining.

Browse and download from Discover Hong Kong — E-guidebooks.

The organising committee does not negotiate group rates at this stage. If you need advice on areas to stay, contact us at lt.iwolp2027@cityu.edu.hk.

Explore Hong Kong

Explore Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Tourism Board (Discover Hong Kong). Before your trip, you can also download free e-guidebooks about Hong Kong (district guides, maps, food, and practical tips).