Finding the Roots of Hong Kong
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Background
To allow students to understand the recent development in China, a 4-day study tour to the Mainland will be arranged. Students will be provided with trainings on the use of 360-degree camera before the journey and apply the learnings during the trip to capture videos of different scenic spots.
During the tour, students will be able to interact with local young people from Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College (UIC) , visit different landmarks rich in historical values to learn the history of Hong Kong, and to appreciate the cultural richness in the Mainland.
After the journey, students will share their learning in HKBU Metaverse through producing different 360-degree videos.
What you can get for FREE
- Four-day experience in Guangzhou, Zhuhai and Shenzhen
- Learn the use of 360-degree camera
- Broaden your social network and meet with friends from UIC
Details
| Eligibility | All HKBU UGC-funded UG students |
| Quota | 30 |
| Fee | Free Of Charge (Deposit: $500) |
| Destination | Guangzhou, Zhuhai and Shenzhen |
| Date | 1 Jan 2024 - 5 Jan 2024 |
| Application Deadline | 24 Sep 2023 |
| Remarks* |
To be eligible for the refund, students must participate in the outbound trips, with at least 80% attendance in preparatory meetings and post-trip meetings. |
Schedule
| Date | Activity |
| 20 Oct (Fri) 18:30 – 20:30 |
Preparatory Meeting |
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24 Oct (Tue) |
Preparatory Meeting Workshop by diplomat |
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27 Oct (Fri) |
Preparatory Meeting |
| 4 Nov (Sat) 10:00 – 13:00 |
Preparatory Meeting |
| 17 Nov (Fri) 18:30 – 21:00 |
Preparatory Meeting |
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28 Dec (Thu) |
Pre-departure Briefing |
| 2 - 5 Jan 2024 | Trip to Guangzhou, Zhuhai & Shenzhen |
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15 Jan 2024 (Fri) |
Post-trip Meeting |
Itinerary (subject to adjustment)
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2/1/2024 |
AM |
HKBU to UIC Briefing Session and Interactive Activities with UIC students |
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PM |
Experiential Course in UIC (體驗課程：如箭藝) Visit to landmarks nearby |
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3/1/2024 |
AM |
Visit to technology company |
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PM |
Visit to Nanyue King Wen's Mausoleum (南越文王墓) Tea Tasting Experience |
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4/1/2024 |
AM |
Visit to Chen Clan Ancestral Hall (陳家祠) Cultural Experiences in Yongqingfang (永慶坊) |
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PM |
Visit to Memorial of the March 29th. Uprising Headquarters (黃花崗起義指揮部舊址) Visit to Guangdong Museum of Revolutionary History (廣東革命歷史博物館) Visit to Huanghuagang Park (黃花崗公園) Visit to Dongshankou (東山口) |
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5/1/2024 |
AM |
Visit to Sea Battle Museum (海戰博物館) |
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PM |
Visit to Coastal City (深圳灣口岸城) |
Enquiry
| Contact Person: | Mr. Franky Fong |
| Tel: | 3411 2335 |
| Email: | lqc@hkbu.edu.hk |
You may also visit our office during our opening hours. For more details, you may visit here.