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Technology and Cultural Trip to Hangzhou | 杭州科技與文化交流團
Discover the innovation of China’s “Silicon Valley”—Hangzhou, a leader in AI, robotics, and e-commerce. Join our 4-day Technology and Culture Trip from 9 to 12 March 2026!
Tentative Itinerary Highlights:
· Zhejiang University (浙江大學): Leading research in smart cities and clean energy
· Alibaba HQ (阿里巴巴): E-commerce and cloud computing innovations
· Hangzhou City Brain Command Center (城市大腦運營中心): AI-powered urban development
· Zhijiang Lab (之江實驗室): Interactive VR tech demos
· West Lake (西湖) Cruise: Scenic heritage site
· Liangzhu Archaeological Site (良渚古城遺址) or National Version Museum (杭州國家版本館): Ancient civilization & light displays
· Impression West Lake (《最憶是杭州》): Spectacular water & light show
· China National Tea Museum (中國茶葉博物館) / Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum (浙江省非物質文化遺產館)
Itinerary subject to final confirmation
Trip Details
Dates: 9–12 March 2026 (Reading Week)
Language: English
Open to: Full-time students, aged 18-34, local and non-local students who are holders of HK Identity Cards
Cost: HK$2,000 (incl. airfare via Cathay Pacific, accommodation, visits, meals, travel insurance and local transport)
Deposit: HK$2,000 (returned upon successful programme completion*; non-refundable in case of cancellation under any circumstances).
*Programme Completion Requires:
· Pre-departure Briefing: 6 March 2026, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm, HKU
· Full trip participation: 9 to 12 March 2026
· Post-trip meeting and team presentation: 13 March 2026, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, HKU
· Feedback survey
· Individual learning journal (300 words) by 15 March 2026
· Adherence to conduct standards
Selected sharing, photos or videos of participants will be shared with CEDARS, HKU, Education Bureau, and others.