A B O U T
Greater Bay Area Discovery Tour
Exploration and Understanding of Chinese Heritage and Culture
Experience the enchanting world of Chinese heritage and culture with the GBA Discovery Tour. Guided tours of vibrant cities within the Greater Bay Area offer insights into the region’s history, culture, and economic growth.
Cultural Trip to Guangzhou - Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow
A group of HKU student explorers dove deep into Guangzhou‘s cultural heartbeat with CEDARS!
✨ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹?
🏮 Ancient temples where history came alive
🚀 A glimpse into China’s tech future at innovation hubs
🥟 Food adventures from street markets to banquet tables
Our students discovered how Guangzhou beautifully preserves its past while racing towards the future.
💬 ”This trip changed how I see China‘s cultural identity!“ – Subhan Alamshahov ,Year 1 Engineering student
📅 Just returned! Stay tuned for our next adventure…
- Get an exclusive chance to visit renowned technology giants, Tencent and Shenzhen EcoFlow Technology Ltd.
- Explore The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, a leading medical institution bridging Hong Kong and Shenzhen.
- Discover the contributions made by Hong Kong citizens through their start-ups.
- Engage in discussions and exchange of ideas with students and professionals from Shenzhen University and Shenzhen Dongfanghong Aerospace Science Education Base.
- Delve into the vibrant culture and rapid development of Shenzhen.
- Experience some of the awe-inspiring local landmarks.
Fee:
HK$800 (including a refundable deposit of HK$400 upon satisfactory completion of the programme)
*Fee includes round-trip transportation, accommodation, costs for scheduled visits, meals, travel insurance and local transportation.
Completion of the programme requires:
Participants should guarantee the following FULL COMMITMENT and PARTICIPATION in the programme:
- Pre-departure Briefing at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm on 6 January 2025 (Mon) at HKU
- All activities in Shenzhen from 8 January 2025 (Wed) to 10 January 2025 (Fri).
- Feedback survey
- An individual learning journal in English (300 words) to be submitted by 12 January 2024 (Sun).
- Post-trip meeting at HKU at 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm on 14 January 2025 (Tue) with a presentation for a Team Report in English (including at least 5 photos/videos taken during the programme)
- Maintaining a high standard of self-discipline and mutual support with other members of the programme.
Maintaining proper behaviour and conduct, in terms of attitudes, language, participation and dress code.
*Selected sharing, photos or videos of the participants will be used in CEDARS website or social media for promotion.
Application Deadline: 6 October 2024 (Sun)
Quota: 25 local students and 25 non-local students
Participants must be 18 – 34 years old by the end of Sep 2024
Registration: https://wp3.cedars.hku.hk/form/web/gba_jan2025
- Expect interview invitations within 3 working days of the application deadline.
- Successful applicants must confirm their offers with payment and sign the acceptance letter by the deadline in the offer email.
- Ensure you have a valid travel document, such as a Home Return Permit (for HK citizens) or an Exit-Entry Permit or passport with a valid visa (for non-HK citizens). Participants will be required to submit a photocopy of such documents by 15 November 2024.
- Please note that students are responsible for their own travel document preparation.
- Chinse Visa Application Centre (for non-HK citizens): https://www.visaforchina.cn/HKG2_EN/index.shtml
- CTS Entry Permit Service HK Ltd (for HK citizens): https://www.ctshk.com/mep/zh
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