Global Exploration Tour Global Exploration Tour
Application Deadline: 29 October 2026, 23:59 (Thur)

 

 

Aims
  • To assist students in exploring the country’s history, economy, politics, and environment through visits and experience activities
  • To engage with local students and teachers, fostering mutual understanding of the country's development
  • To gain insights in importance of environmental conservation and enhance the sense of responsibility for the country's sustainable development

 

Programme Timeline
DateTimeActivity
4, 5, 9 202609:00-18:00Screening Interview
(for shortlisted applicants only)
Nov 2026/Result Announcemet
8 Dec 202618:30-21:00Pre-trip Meetings
15 Dec 202618:30-20:30Pre-departure Briefing Session
4 - 10 Jan 2027/Trip 
Jan-Feb 2027 (TBC)/Post-trip Sharing
Jan-Feb 2027 (TBC)/Post-trip Exhibition 

 

Study Focus
  • Visit Harbin Ice and Snow World (哈爾濱冰雪大世界)
  • Visit Museum of the Imperial Palace of Manchukuo (偽滿皇宮博物院)
  • Visit Jingyuetan National Forest Park (淨月潭國家森林公園)
  • Visit local corporations
  • Cultural exchange with local Universities and connect with the locals

(The itinerary is for reference only, and the actual schedule may be adjusted according to actual circumstances.)

 

Trip Schedule (Tentative, subject to change)
Schedule  Details

Day 1
4 Jan 2027

  • Departure from Hong Kong to Harbin 
  • Visit Chinese Baroque Street (中華巴洛克歷史文化街區)

Day 2
5 Jan 2027

  • Visit Harbin Ice and Snow World (哈爾濱冰雪大世界)
  • Visit Saint Sophia Cathedral (聖索菲亞教堂)

Day 3
6 Jan 2027

  • Visit Harbin Drug Group Pharmaceutical Factory 6 / Harbin Printmaking Museum (哈藥六廠(哈藥六版畫博物館))
  • Depart from Harbin to Changchun

Day 4
7 Jan 2027

  • Visit Jilin Museum (吉林省博物院)
  • Visit Jingyuetan National Forest Park (淨月潭國家森林公園)

Day 5
8 Jan 2027

  • Visit Jilin Univeristy (吉林大學)
  • Cultural exchange with the local students
  • Visit Museum of the Imperial Palace of Manchukuo (偽滿皇宮博物院)

Day 6
9 Jan 2027

  • Visit the government office (吉林省生態環境廳)
  • Visit local corporations in Changchun

Day 7
10 Jan 2027

  • Visit Changchun Culture Of Water Ecology Park (長春水文化生態園)
  • Return to Hong Kong

 

 

Language
  • Cantonese

 

Eligibility

1) All HKBU UGC and non UGC-funded UG students are welcome

2) Aged between 18 and 29 (must be 18 years old on the departure date) 

3) (i) Hold a valid Hong Kong permanent resident identity card, or (ii) Hold a valid Hong Kong resident identity card and be enrolled in a full-time programme in Hong Kong. 

4) Each participant may join no more than two mainland exchange programmes under *this funding scheme during the current year (2026-2027), regardless of whether they are organised by the same group. 

(*This funding scheme refers to the " Funding Scheme for Youth Exchange in the Mainland " organised by the Youth Development Commission for the current year, 2026-2027.)

 

Quotas
  • 20 quotas

 

Screening Interview
  • Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a screening interview.

 

 

Fees
  • General participants: HK$4,800/person (Pending approval from Home and Youth Affairs Bureau and Youth Development Commission) + HK$2,500 refundable deposit
  • Eligible participants for the "Pilot Scheme for Subsidy for Underprivileged Youth for Overseas Exchange 基層青年境外交流資助試⾏計劃: HK$500/person + HK$2,500 refundable deposit
  • Costs includes transportation, accommodation, meals, insurance, and various activities
  • Successful applicants will be notified shortly after the screening interview.
  • To indicate the acceptance of offer, the programme fee has be to settled before the given deadline. All fee paid are non-refundable. 
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Eligible students may apply for funding support from FGF.

 


Enquiries
 

For any enquiries , please contact us at lqc@hkbu.edu.hk or 3411-7432 (WhatsApp available).

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