MACAO
Banyan Tree Macau Hotel is part of Galaxy Macau. Several other hotels are also located within the same mega-complex such as Galaxy Hotel, Hotel Okura, J W Marriott, and Ritz-Carlton. A special hotel rate will be available to conference participants at Galaxy Hotel and the nearby Broadway Hotel (see booking information below).
HONG KONG
Participants can benefit from staying at a choice of local hotels to suit their own budget. These include the Royal Park, the Regal Riverside and the Marriott. They are all located close by in Shatin.
Conference Hotel in MACAO (Broadway Hotel and Galaxy Hotel™) ***Please note that the links will be valid until 5 Nov 2018***
• Enjoy 25% off of Best Available Rate
• No cancellation, amendment and refund
• Acceptance letter from University of Macau must be presented upon check-in
• Booking link valid until 5 Nov 2018
• Discounted staying period: 2-5 Dec 2018
• Please go through the terms and conditions in “Offer Details” section in the booking link
• University of Macau will not be responsible for handling booking related issues
Recommended Hotel in HONG KONG (Royal Park Hotel)
• Two-way shuttle bus service on Dec 4 (Tue)
• Highly-rated by external guests travelling to HSUHK campus
Macao is one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China. It lies on the western side of the Pearl River Delta, bordering Zhuhai and is only one-hour away from Hong Kong and Shenzhen by ferry.
Macao was both the oldest and the last European colony in China. Portuguese traders first settled in Macao in the 16th century and subsequently administered the region for more than 400 years until the handover on December 20, 1999. Macao preserves many historical buildings in the urban area. The Historic Centre of Macau, which includes some 25 historic monuments and public squares, was officially listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on July 15, 2005.
Known as the Las Vegas of the East, the city boasts a wide range of hotels, resorts, stadiums, restaurants and casinos. Macao has grown rapidly after the liberalization of gaming industry in 2002, many new hotels, casinos, resorts, restaurants, and shops have opened especially in the Cotai Strip area. Besides the resorts and world heritage sites, other hot tourist spots include Macau Tower, Macau Fisherman’s Wharf, Macau Science Center, Mandarin’s House, etc. (http://en.macaotourism.gov.mo/index.php)
For more information, please refer to Top ten reasons to visit Macau Tourism information.
Hong Kong is the other special administrative region of the People’s Republic of China. Positioned to the South East of the Pearl River Delta on the coast of South China, Hong Kong has been well recognized as a gateway between East and West. The city comprises of Hong Kong Island, the Kowloon Peninsula, the New Territories and more than 200 outlying islands including Lantau.
With a history of Chinese immigration, former colonization by the British and subsequent handover, Hong Kong is a melting pot with Eastern and Western characteristics. This is particularly evident in the city’s culture, architecture, food and ambiance. Hong Kong boasts a wide variety of shopping experience, from giant designer malls and packed street markets, to bargain outlets. The city has a variety of food options, from local dishes to cosmopolitan international cuisine. There is an array of preserved and historical buildings with a fusion of Chinese and British influence. Moreover, there is a mixture of traditional and modern culture. For more information, please refer to “Discover Hong Kong” (http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/index.jsp)