Finding the Roots of Hong Kong
Background
To allow students to understand the recent development in China, a 5-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 through producing different 360-degree videos.
What you can get for FREE
- Five-day experience in Guangzhou, Zhuhai and Zhongshan
- 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 |
| Fee | Free Of Charge (Deposit: $500) |
| Destination | Guangzhou, Zhongshan & Zhuhai |
| Date | 1 - 5 Jan 2025 |
| Application Deadline | 13 Oct 2024 (Sun) |
| Remarks* | To be eligible for the refund, students must participate in the outbound trips, and attend ALL preparatory meetings and post-trip meetings. |
Schedule
| Date | Activity |
23 Oct (Wed) @AAB 402L | Preparatory Meeting |
30 Oct (Wed) @AAB 402K | Preparatory Meeting Workshop on the use of V360 camera |
13 Nov (Wed) @AAB 402L | Preparatory Meeting |
23 Dec (Mon) @AAB 402L | Pre-departure Briefing |
| 1 - 5 Jan 2025 | Trip to Guangzhou, Zhuhai & Zhoushan |
TBC | Post-trip Meeting |
Itinerary (subject to adjustment)
1/1/2025 | AM | HKBU to Dongguang Visit to Sea Battle Museum (海戰博物館) |
PM | From Dongguang to Guangzhou Visit to Huanghuagang Park (黃花崗公園) Visit to Dongshankou (東山口) | |
2/1/2025 | AM | Visit to Nanyue King Wen's Mausoleum (南越文王墓) Visit to Chen Clan Ancestral Hall (陳家祠) |
PM | Cultural Experiences in Yongqingfang (永慶坊) | |
3/1/2025 | AM | Visit to Shamian Island (沙面島) |
PM | Visit to Guangzhou Thirteen Hongs Museum (十三行博物館) | |
4/1/2025 | AM | From Guangzhou to Zhongshan Visit to Sun Wen West Pedestrian Street (孫文西路步行街) |
PM | Visit to The Museum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen (孫中山故居紀念館) Visit to Zhongshan Movie Town (中山影視城) | |
| 5/1/2025 | AM | From Zhongshan to Zhuhai Visit to Chinese Car Factory |
| PM | Visit to Chinese Company |
Enquiry
| Contact Person: | Ms. Michelle LAI/ Mr. Hennessy Cheung |
| Tel: | 3411 5768/3411 7436 |
| Email: | lqc@hkbu.edu.hk |
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