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VisaVisitors to Hong Kong must hold a valid passport. Passports should be valid for at least six months after your planned departure date from Hong Kong. Nationals of most countries are not required to obtain visas for periods varying from seven days to 180 days, depending on nationality. Please refer to Hong Kong SAR Immigration Department Home Page for visa requirements for the foreign countries/territories (please scroll down to Item. 12). Persons who need a visa or entry permit for visit should obtain the appropriate visa or entry permit before travelling to the HKSAR. You may apply for the appropriate visa or entry permit from the nearest Chinese diplomatic and consular mission. The CityHong Kong, known as the Pearl of the Orient, is one of the most exciting and beautiful cosmopolitan cities in the world. It is situated on the southern coast of China and is geographically the center of East Asia. Occupying an area of slightly over 1,000 sq. km, it has a population of around 7 million people. There are 9 universities and colleges in the territory, of which 6 offer programs in physics and/or applied physics at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. For more information about Hong Kong, please refer to Hong Kong Tourism Board Home Page. WeatherThe season in June is summer. Weather is hot and humid. Temperatures range from 26oC to 33oC, humidity near 86%. Short sleeves and cotton are best, with a lightweight sweater for air-conditioned restaurants. An umbrella or hat can ward off the intense sunshine. Please refer to Hong Kong Observatory Home Page for 7-day weather forecast. Currencies and exchangeThe local currency is the Hong Kong dollar. The Hong Kong dollar is pegged to the US dollar at a rate of approximately US$1 to HK$7.8. Banks generally offer better exchange rates, most banks levy a HKD50 commission for each transaction on non-account holders. Major credit cards can be used in most mid to top-range hotels and department stores, but cannot be used to pay for local transportation. Canteens and restaurants in CUHK campus accept cash in HKD only. The CUHKThe Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) ( Department FacilitiesThe general office of the Physics Department is in Room 107, Science Centre North Block. Please refer to the campus map for its location. Facilities for photocopying or transparency making are available for use at nominal charges. E-mail room is in Room G25A, Science Centre North Block. Please be advised that not to exceed 15 minutes for each use. Reading room is in Room 126, Science Centre North Block provides space for a short rest, discussions or reading magazines/newspapers. Campus FacilitiesBank, supermarket, book store, barber shop and souvenir counter are located in John Fulton Centre (
Canteens and RestaurantsThere are over 10 eating places on campus. The two nearest ones are the canteen in the Choh-Ming Li Basic Medical Sciences Building (
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