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:
- Alibaba HQ (阿里巴巴): E-commerce and cloud computing innovations
- Zhijiang Lab (之江實驗室): Interactive VR tech demos
- West Lake (西湖) Cruise and Leifeng Pagoda (雷峰塔)⁠
- Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum (浙江省非物質文化遺產館): Traditional handicrafts such as cold porcelain, incense making, embroidery, and silk umbrellas⁠
- 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
The above itinerary is 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.

How to Apply:

- Register HERE — Spaces are limited!
- Interview invitations will be sent within 3 working days after deadline.
- Submit valid travel document copy to CEDARS by the said deadline.
- Students are responsible for their own travel documents
- Chinese Visa Application Centre (non-HK citizens)
- CTS Entry Permit Service (HK citizens)

Watch the tour highlights from our Guangzhou Cultural Trip to discover the enriching experience of your peers.

Enquiries: nonlocal@hku.hk

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Home and Youth Affairs Bureau (HYAB)

The HYAB is dedicated to promoting youth development by:

• Nurturing a new generation of Hong Kong young people equipped with an affection for the country and for Hong Kong, global perspectives, professional skills, a mindset of lifelong learning and positive thinking;

• Creating opportunities for young people's upward mobility and comprehensively raise their all-roundedness and competitiveness through providing a wider array of development opportunities and support measures; and

• Establishing more effective channels to listen to young people with different backgrounds and provide a platform for young people to participate in public affairs.

The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau released the Youth Development Blueprint, outlining the overall vision, concrete actions, measures, and guiding principles for the Government's long-term youth development work in the future, and take the lead to co-ordinate with the relevant policy bureaux/departments for the implementation of the Blueprint. For more information about the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau and Youth Development Commission, please visit www.hyab.gov.hk.

(The English version of this information shall be for reference purposes only. In case of any inconsistencies, the Chinese version shall prevail.)

民政及青年事務局

民政及青年事務局致力推動青年發展工作－

• 培育香港青年成為愛國愛港、具備世界視野和專業技能、積極終身學習，並具有正向思維的新一代；

• 為青年創造上流機遇，透過提供更多不同類型的發展機會和支援，全方位提升青年人的綜合能力和競爭力；以及

• 建立更有效的渠道，聆聽不同背景青年人的心聲，並為青年參與社會事務提供平台。

民政及青年事務局負責統籌制訂《青年發展藍圖》，勾劃了 香港整體青年發展工作的目標和具體行動、措施和成效指標 等，並推動和協調相關政策局共同落實。有關民政及青年事務局的詳細資料，載於www.hyab.gov.hk。

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