Plant & Guest Tours
The Tuesday Hongkong International Terminal tour is sold out
GUEST TOURS
You can register for these tours when you register for the INFORMS International Hong Kong Meeting.
Hong Kong Island Tour
Sunday, June 25
8:30am-12:30pm
$28 US
An excellent orientation tour of Hong Kong: the city changes so rapidly that it will refresh old memories and delight new visitors. Start with a tram ride to Victoria Peak for a panoramic view of the Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the surrounding islands. Travel to picturesque Repulse Bay and then to the fishing village of Aberdeen, a “floating community,” still very much a part of Hong Kong’s cultural landscape. While there, you can join an optional sampan to get a close-up look of life on the water. Finally, enjoy shopping among the stalls of Stanley Market, where you can pick up bargains on both casual wear and designer items.
Lantau Island and Dolphin Watching Tour
Monday, June 26
9:00am-2:00pm
$88 US (Lunch Included)
Visitors joining this tour will have a unique opportunity to see Hong Kong's endangered pink dolphins in their scenic, natural habitat in and around the Sha Chau and Lung Kwu Chau Marine Park, on the western side of Hong Kong. The marine park has rich fisheries that provide important food for the pink dolphins (Indo-Pacific hump-backed dolphins). After dolphin-watching, lunch will be served at the Tai O fishing village at Lantau Island.
SITE VISITS
You can register for these tours when you register for the INFORMS International Hong Kong Meeting. Since space is limited for these tours, please select only one site visit so that other meeting attendees have a chance to participate.
Hongkong International Terminals
| Tuesday, June 27 - SOLD OUT |
2:30pm-5:30pm |
$25 US |
| Wednesday, June 28 |
2:30pm-5:30pm |
$25 US |
Hong Kong was ranked #1 in the world in 2004 in sea cargo volume throughput. Established in 1969, HIT has continuously set the industry standard for productivity, efficiency and value-added services. Using modern management techniques, state-of-the-art computer systems and award winning in-house IT applications, HIT has become the centre of excellence for the group, Hutchison Port Holdings. HIT plays a key role in the continuing development of the port of Hong Kong, ensuring the port has the resources, facilities and people required to achieve smooth and efficient handling of container cargoes. HIT was a finalist in the 2004 Franz Edelman Award Competition.
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd.
| Tuesday, June 27 |
2:15pm-6:00pm |
$25 US |
| Wednesday, June 28 |
2:15pm-6:00pm |
$25 US |
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) is the world's leading international air cargo terminal operator. Located at Hong Kong International Airport, the world's busiest airport, Hactl has played a key role in enhancing Hong Kong's position as the international air cargo hub and gateway to China. Since starting operations in 1976, Hactl has invested in excess of US$1 billion in SuperTerminal 1, creating a key infrastructure for the cargo community in Hong Kong. With around 70 percent of handled air cargo originating from or destined for China, Hactl is committed to further enhancing the connectivity between Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta catchments area.
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