Welcome to the homepage of Micro-Laboratory of
Atmospheric Research and Geomatics Engineering (Micro-LARGE)
Office Street Address and Express Delivery Address (see the map below):
Room ZS617, Block Z (Phase 8), PolyU
(A little off the PolyU Main Campus)
181 Chatham Road South
Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong
Kong
P.R. China
(You can drive to the above address directly and park in front of the Building temporarily)
Department of Land Surveying
& Geo-Informatics (LSGI)
Faculty of Construction and
Environment (FCE)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong
Kong
P.R. China
Electronic Address:
Phone: (852)2766 5961 (office)
E-mail: lszzliu at
polyu.edu.hk (Office)
E-mail: zzliu2
at gmail.com (Home)
N.B. If you are going to send the
email in Chinese, please use my home email address, because the office email
system may not be able to display Chinese correctly.
Fax: (852)2330 2994
Office Mailing Address:
Dr. George Zhizhao
Liu
Department of Land Surveying
& Geo-Informatics (LSGI)
Faculty of Construction and
Environment (FCE)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
11 Yuk Choi Road, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
P.R. China
Access Our Office:
[PolyU Main Campus is 2-minute walking
distance from the Hong Kong’s Hung Hom MTR (mass
transportation railway) train station]
[PolyU Block Z Building is 10-minute walking
distance from the Hong Kong’s Hung Hom MTR (mass
transportation railway) train station]
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(a) PolyU Block Z in Google Map |
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(b) Block Z in
the PolyU Campus Map
(c) PolyU Campus in Google Map |
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Hotels Nearby PolyU
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1) Harbour Plaza Metropolis Address: 7 Metropolis Drive, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong Direct: (852) 3160 6890 [This is where I often book rooms for my visitors. It is about
8-minute walking distance to PolyU] |
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2) Regal Kowloon Hotel Direct: (852) 2313 8637 |
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3) Hotel ICON
Website : www.hotel-icon.com Phone: (852)
3400 1688 |
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4) InterContinental Grand Stanford Hotel Tel: (852) 2731 2882 |
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5) Holiday Inn Golden Mile Hong Kong Address: 50
Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui,
Kowloon, Hong Kong Direct: (852)
2315 1234 |
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6) BP International Address: 8
Austin Road, Tsim Sha Tsui,
Kowloon, Hong Kong. Tel: (852) 2376 3335 |
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How to Get to PolyU
and Hotels Nearby PolyU
(1)
From Hong Kong International Airport (the
only Airport in Hong Kong) to PolyU
(1.1) Taxi: from Hong Kong International Airport to PolyU, the total taxi cost should be about HK$300 (about
US$40). The distance is about 34 km and costs about 40 minutes.
OR
(1.2) Airport Express Railway (plus a short distance Taxi):
You may take the Airport Express Railway from Airport to “Kowloon station”
first, which takes you about 21 minutes. The Railway ticket can be purchased at
the Airport at a price of HK$90. After you get off the “Kowloon station”, you
may take a taxi to PolyU, which will take you about
15-20 minute at a price of about HK$50.
Service Hours:
From Airport to ”Kowloon station”, the first train departs airport at
05:54 AM. The last train departs airport at 00:48AM.
From “Kowloon
station” to Airport, the first train departs ”Kowloon station”
at 05:53 AM. The last train departs ”Kowloon station”
at 00:52AM.
OR
(1.3) Some hotels have direct shuttle bus between the
Airport and their hotels. But this is usually not free. The bus ticket usually
is close to HK$120. From the hotels, you then get to PolyU.
(2)
From Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province,
Mainland China to PolyU
(website: http://www.it3.mtr.com.hk/B2C/frmTravelPlanningHK.asp?strLang=Big5&strPageName=HongKong)
(2.1) There is one
train going between Hong Kong and Guangzhou directly. It takes about 120 minutes and the price is HK$190 per single trip or RMB 154
per single trip (either RMB or HK$ is accepted at the ticket count).
(2.2) From Guangzhou,
the departure station is “Guangzhou East Railway Station”. (different
from the above “Kowloon Station”).
(2.3) The destination
at Hong Kong is called “Hung Hom Station”. This “Hung
Hom Station” is just 50 meters from the Hong Kong
Polytechnic University Campus.
(2.4) According to
the Chinese customs regulation, passengers are advised to arrive at “Guangzhou
East Railway Station” 45 minutes before the scheduled departure time for
customs formalities. The boarding gate will be closed 10 minutes before the train
departs.
(2.5) Many countries’
visitors to Hong Kong do not need a visa. However a
visa is often required to enter into China.
(2.6) The frequency
of the train is 12 times per day from Guangzhou to Hong Kong. This train has a
middle stop at Dongguang station.
The train schedule
is:
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Train No. |
Time Schedule |
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Depart Guangzhou East |
Depart Dongguan (Changping) |
Arrive Hung Hom |
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T801
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08:19 |
09:03 |
10:12 |
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T807 |
09:03 |
09:47 |
10:56 |
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T813
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09:50 |
10:34 |
11:43 |
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T823
(Ktt) |
10:39 |
11:23 |
12:29 |
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T817 |
12:12 |
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14:07 |
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T809 |
13:52 |
14:37 |
15:46 |
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T825
(Ktt) |
15:31 |
16:14 |
17:21 |
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T815
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16:12 |
16:56 |
18:05 |
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T803 |
16:56 |
17:40 |
18:49 |
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T819 |
18:15 |
18:59 |
20:08 |
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T827
(Ktt) |
20:15 |
20:58 |
22:05 |
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T811 |
21:32 |
-- |
23:25 |
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(3)
From Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province,
Mainland China to PolyU
(3.1) From Shenzhen to PolyU, you may take a train. This train is called “East
Line MTR train”. It takes about 60 minutes from Shenzhen to Hong Kong’s
destination. The destination at Hong Kong is called “Hung Hom Station”. This “Hung Hom
Station” is just 50 meters from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Campus.
(3.2) There are more than 2 customs
between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. Two customs can be accessed via Train. One is
Luo-Hu customs and the other is Fu-tian customs.
(3.3) Option 1: from Shenzhen’s
Fu-tian Customs to Hong Kong
(Note: the
Fu-tian customs is called Fu-tian customs by Shenzhen. It is called Lok Ma Chau
at the Hong Kong side. It is somewhat confusing for the non-local visitors).
The first train leaves Shenzhen’s Fu-tian customs for
Hong Kong is: 06:38 AM in the morning, Monday to Sunday.
The last train leaves Shenzhen’s Fu-tian customs for
Hong Kong is: 22:55, Monday to Sunday
OR
(3.4) Option 2: From Shenzhen’s Luo Hu Customs to Hong
Kong
(Note: the Luo Hu customs is called Luo Hu customs by
Shenzhen. It is called Lo Wu at the Hong Kong side. It is somewhat confusing
for the non-local visitors).
The first train leaves Shenzhen’s Luo Hu customs (i.e. Lo Wu called by Hong Kong) for Hong Kong is: 05:55 AM
in the morning, Monday to Sunday
The last train leaves Shenzhen’s Luo Hu customs (i.e. Lo Wu called by Hong Kong) for Hong Kong is: 00:30 AM
in the morning, Monday to Sunday
From PolyU
to Mainland China (e.g. Guangzhou, Shenzhen, etc)
(1)
From PolyU to
Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, Mainland China
(1.1) From PolyU
to Shenzhen, you may take a train. This train is called “East Line MTR train”.
It takes about 60 minutes from Hong Kong to Shenzhen’s customs. The departure station at Hong Kong is called “Hung Hom Station”. This “Hung Hom
Station” is just 50 meters from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Campus.
(1.2) There are more than 2 customs
between Hong Kong and Shenzhen. Two customs can be accessed via Train. One is
Luo-Hu customs and the other is Fu-tian customs.
(1.3) Option 1: from Hong Kong to
Shenzhen’s Fu-tian Customs
(Note: the
Fu-tian customs is called Fu-tian customs by Shenzhen. It is called Lok Ma Chau
at the Hong Kong side. It is somewhat confusing for the non-local visitors).
The first train from Hong Kong’s Hung Hom MTR station Shenzhen’s Fu-tian customs (i.e. Lok Ma Chau called by Hong Kong) is 05:35AM, Monday to
Sunday
The last train from Hong Kong’s Hung Hom MTR station to Shenzhen’s Fu-tian customs (i.e. Lok Ma Chau called by Hong Kong) is 21:35, Monday to
Sunday
OR
(1.4) Option 2: From Hong Kong to Shenzhen’s Luo Hu
Customs
(Note: the Luo Hu customs is called Luo Hu customs by
Shenzhen. It is called Lo Wu at the Hong Kong side. It is somewhat confusing
for the non-local visitors).
The first train from Hong Kong’s Hung Hom MTR station to Shenzhen’s Luo Hu customs (i.e. Lo Wu called
by Hong Kong) is 05:30AM, , Monday to Sunday
The last train from Hong Kong’s Hung Hom MTR station to Shenzhen’s Luo Hu customs (i.e. Lo Wu
called by Hong Kong) is 23:07, , Monday to Sunday
(2)
From PolyU to
Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, Mainland China
(2.1) There is one
train going between Hong Kong and Guangzhou directly. It takes about 120 minutes and the price is HK$190 per single trip.
(2.2) From Hong Kong,
the departure station is “Hung Hom Station”
(different from the above “Kowloon Station”). This “Hung Hom
Station” is just 50 meters from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Campus.
(2.3) The destination
at Guangzhou is called “Guangzhou East Railway Station”
(2.4) According to
the Train company’s website notice
(http://www.it3.mtr.com.hk/B2C/frmNotice.asp?strLang=Eng) ,
passengers are advised to arrive at “Hung Hom
Station” 45 minutes before the scheduled departure time for customs
formalities. The boarding gate will be closed 10 minutes before the train
departs.
(2.5) Many countries’
visitors to Hong Kong do not need a visa. However a
visa is often required to enter into China.
(2.6) The frequency
of the train is 12 times per day from Hong Kong to Guangzhou. This train has a middle
stop at Dongguang station.
The train schedule
is:
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Train No. |
Time Schedule |
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Depart Hung Hom |
Arrive Dongguan (Changping) |
Arrive Guangzhou East |
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T812 |
07:25 |
08:36 |
09:20 |
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T824
(Ktt) |
08:18 |
09:26 |
10:09 |
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T820 |
09:24 |
10:35 |
11:19 |
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T804
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10:42 |
11:53 |
12:37 |
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T808
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11:28 |
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13:23 |
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T814
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12:14 |
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14:09 |
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T826
(Ktt) |
13:10 |
14:18 |
15:01 |
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T818 |
14:47 |
15:58 |
16:42 |
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T810
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16:35 |
17:46 |
18:29 |
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T828
(Ktt) |
17:50 |
18:58 |
19:41 |
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T816 |
18:35 |
19:46 |
20:30 |
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T802 |
19:24 |
20:35 |
21:19 |
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Some extra
information about transportation
(1) From Shenzhen Airport to the Shenzhen
customs (Shenzhen-Hong Kong boundary)
(1.1) Take the Shenzhen Airport's train (directly at the
airport) directly to the Shenzhen’s Luo Hu costoms.
It will take about 60 minutes.
OR
(1.2) Take Shenzhen Airport's shuttle bus (bus ticket
is RMB20 and can be purchased just at Airport). It is shorter than 60 minutes.
OR
(1.3) Take a taxi.
(2) From Hong Kong International Airport to
Guangzhou by Bus
(2.1) Passengers can take bus directly from Hong Kong
International Airport to Guangzhou with a 3-hour trip.
(2.2) Similarly, passengers can take bus directly from
Guangzhou to Hong Kong International Airport with a 3-hour trip.
(3) From Hong Kong to Wuhan (Wuhan Univeristy)
(3.1) Take flight from Hong Kong International Airport
to Wuhan International Airport. It takes about 2 hours.
OR
(3.2) Take a Train from Hong Kong to Shenzhen’s
Fu-tian customs (described above). Then take the Shenzhen’s subway directly at
Fu-tian customs to the “Shenzhen North Station” (Taking taxi is not a good
option. It is not faster but more expensive). From “Shenzhen North Station”,
take the High-speed train from “Shenzhen North Station” to “Wuhan Station”. It
takes about 4.5~5 hours. The 2nd class ticket is RMB540 per single
trip.
Disclaimer:
The train schedule information is for your reference only. Train schedules
change without notice. Ticket price is calculated from the ticket price table.
Actual price may vary. Please contact local stations to confirm all the data.
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TrainNo |
Orgin-Destination |
From (in Chinese) |
DeptTime |
To (in Chinese) |
ArrTime |
Distance (km) |
Total Time (hh:mm) |
Seat (RMB) |
Hard Sleeper (RMB) |
Soft Sleeper (RMB) |
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Shenzhen North - Wuhan |
07:00 |
11:50 |
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04:50 |
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- / - / - |
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Shenzhen North - Wuhan |
08:30 |
13:31 |
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05:01 |
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- / - / - |
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Shenzhen North - Wuhan |
10:00 |
14:13 |
- |
04:13 |
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- / - / - |
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Shenzhen North - Wuhan |
11:15 |
16:03 |
- |
04:48 |
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- / - / - |
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Shenzhen North - Wuhan |
12:36 |
17:26 |
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04:50 |
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Shenzhen North - Wuhan |
14:00 |
18:11 |
- |
04:11 |
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- / - / - |
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Shenzhen North - Wuhan |
14:30 |
19:41 |
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05:11 |
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Shenzhen North - Wuhan |
16:00 |
20:13 |
- |
04:13 |
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Shenzhen North - Wuhan |
17:00 |
21:52 |
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04:52 |
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Shenzhen North - Wuhan |
18:01 |
22:48 |
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04:47 |
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Wuhan—>Shenzhen North High-speed train timetable
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Train Number |
Departure Time |
Arrival Time |
Duration |
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G1011 |
07:26 |
12:16 |
04:50 |
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G1001 |
09:00 |
13:13 |
04:13 |
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G1013 |
09:58 |
14:50 |
04:52 |
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G1015 |
11:10 |
15:50 |
04:40 |
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G1017 |
12:10 |
17:06 |
04:56 |
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G1003 |
14:00 |
18:13 |
04:13 |
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G1005 |
15:00 |
19:17 |
04:17 |
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G1019 |
15:37 |
20:36 |
04:59 |
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G1021 |
16:25 |
21:15 |
04:50 |
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G1023 |
17:25 |
22:20 |
04:55 |