Asia/About-CUHK

About the Chinese University of Hong Kong

The Chinese University of Hong Kong is situated in Shatin, NT, Hong Kong SAR, the People's Republic of China. Located in the northwest end of Sha Tin, 30 minutes by train from downtown Kowloon and 20 minutes to the Lo Wu border, the Chinese University is celebrated for the beauty of her campus. The 137.3-hectare campus built on a hillside is the largest and the most stunning in Hong Kong. Most of this area is covered in greenery which is nicely carved out of rocks on three plateaux, and nestled among the greenery are tasteful buildings featuring a mix of Chinese and Western architectural styles. The CUHK campus is a famous haven for many varieties of flora and fauna which great care has been taken to protect and enhance. It also commands panoramic views of the Tolo Harbour and mountain ranges nearby. Many poets have waxed lyrical about its harmonious tranquillity and scholarly atmosphere.

How to Get Here

Public transportation in Hong Kong is very efficient and getting to and from CUHK by taxi, the MTR metro, or bus is easy, as is accessible by car. The map shows you the main routes connecting to our campus.

iGEM Around CUHK Campus

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is the host of the iGEM Asia Jamboree 2013 and the entire competition will take place on our stunning main campus in Shatin, where most of the venues for the activities are housed around the Chung Chi and S.H. Ho College. We look forward to your participation and support to make this a most memorable and successful event!

Questions and Information

If you have a question or need help at any point during the Regional Jamboree, you can visit the information desk located on the G/F of the Yasumoto International Academics (YIA) Park, or look for anyone of our iGEM helpers on site. The iGEM Asia handbook can be found here.