City Media Centre - Location Map |
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Address: |
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Exhibition Hall, 1/F Low Block, Hong Kong City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, Hong Kong |
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City Media Centre – Facilities |
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The following facilities are available in the City Media Centre:
- Live broadcast signal of 2008 Olympic Equestrian events
- Workstations and printers
- Wireless/wired internet connection
- Photocopiers
- Fax machines
- Newswire services
- Help Desk
City Media Centre
- Opening hours |
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(based on event schedule and will be extended until after late evening competitions if required.)
| Date |
Opening hours |
| August 6 (Wed) |
10 am to 10 pm |
| August 7 (Thur) |
10 am to 10 pm |
| August 8 (Fri) |
10 am to 10 pm |
| August 9 (Sat) |
6 am to 10 pm |
| August 10 (Sun) |
6 am to 10 pm |
| August 11 (Mon) |
6 am to 10 pm |
| August 12 (Tue) |
10 am to 12 midnight |
| August 13 (Wed) |
10 am to 12 midnight |
| August 14 (Thur) |
10 am to 12 midnight |
| August 15 (Fri) |
10 am to 12 midnight |
| August 16 (Sat) |
10 am to 12 midnight |
| August 17 (Sun) |
10 am to 12 midnight |
| August 18 (Mon) |
10 am to 12 midnight |
| August 19 (Tue) |
10 am to 12 midnight |
| August 20 (Wed) |
10 am to 10 pm |
| August 21 (Thur) |
10 am to 12 midnight |
| August 22 (Fri) |
10 am to 10 pm |
City Media Centre – Nearby facilities |
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Hong Kong City Hall is located in the Central District of Hong Kong and is easily accessible by public transport. It is close to the MTR Central Station, the bus terminus at Exchange Square and the ferry terminals. Hong Kong has about 27,000 taxis which can be hailed from the street (in non-restricted area) or boarded from taxi stands.(http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/transport/publictransport/index.htm)
Banking facilities are also within easy reach. Most of the major banks are located along Des Voeux Road Central. Automated teller machines (ATMs) can be found almost everywhere.
The nearby General Post Office offers a wide range of postal services. It is open from 8 am to 6 pm from Monday to Saturday, and from 9 am to 5 pm on Sunday and Public Holiday. (www.hongkongpost.com)
Many restaurants can be found within walking distance of Hong Kong City Hall. Inside City Hall itself, there are four restaurants catering to different tastes.
Contact Us |
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Leisure and Cultural Programmes for Visiting Media |
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Welcome to Hong Kong – Co-host City for the 2008 Olympic Games.
Hong Kong is a sophisticated fusion of East and West, a unique city where the new and the old meet at every turn. There is no better way to experience the living culture and diversity of this fantastic city than by joining the leisure and cultural programmes we designed especially for you.
Enrolment is open to visiting media from Mainland China, overseas countries and regions, as well as foreign correspondents of overseas media organisations based in Hong Kong.
Enrolment forms can be obtained from:
(A) For Accredited Media
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Reception Counter, 2/F Media Centre, Regal Riverside Hotel, Sha Tin; |
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Reception Counter, Venue Media Centre, Sha Tin; |
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Concierge of Regal Riverside Hotel; |
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Reception Desks or Hong Kong Tourism Board's booth, City Media Centre, Exhibition Hall, 1/F Hong Kong City Hall, Central, Hong Kong (from August 6 onwards). |
(B) For Non-accredited Media (from August 6 onwards)
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Reception Desks or Hong Kong Tourism Board's booth, City Media Centre, Exhibition Hall, 1/F Hong Kong City Hall, Central, Hong Kong |
Enrolment Methods:
Complete enrolment forms and submit to:
(A) For Accredited Media
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Reception Counter, 2/F Media Centre, Regal Riverside Hotel, Sha Tin; |
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Reception Desks, City Media Centre, Exhibition Hall, 1/F Hong Kong City Hall, Central, Hong Kong (from August 6 onwards); or |
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By Fax to (852) 2845 2129. |
(B) For Non-accredited Media (from August 6 onwards)
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Reception Desks, City Media Centre, Exhibition Hall, 1/F Hong Kong City Hall, Central, Hong Kong; or |
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By Fax to (852) 2845 2129. |
Enquiry:
(852) 2842 8603 (operating from 9 am–6 pm, Monday to Friday)
Architecture Tour by Tram
Take a leisurely ride on this century-old icon of local transportation with your architect-host who will explain the city's evolution through the street layouts and the architectural characteristics of the buildings along the tram route on the north side of Hong Kong Island.
Organiser: Hong Kong Tourism Board |
Dates: August 9 and 17
Tour Hours: 3 pm–5 pm
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Victoria Harbour Cruise
Board the handcrafted traditional Chinese junk and set sail for a magnificent 360-view of the world famous Victoria Harbour and then watch A Symphony of Lights, a stunning multi-media show that Guinness World Records calls the "World's Largest Permanent Light and Sound Show."
Organiser: Hong Kong Tourism Board |
Date: August 10
Tour Hours: 5.30 pm–8.30 pm
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Feng Shui Class
Feng shui is the ancient Chinese practice of positioning objects and buildings in harmony with nature. Our master will explain the traditional concepts of feng shui and how it continues to play a significant role in the modern-day life of Hong Kong.
Organiser: Hong Kong Tourism Board |
Dates: August 11 and 19
Class Hours: 3 pm–4 pm
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Tai Chi on The Peak
Held on the Sky Terrace atop the famous Peak Tower, you will join well-known local tai chi masters for a one-hour practice session, learning the basic forms and movements of this traditional Chinese martial art.
Organiser: Hong Kong Tourism Board |
Dates: August 12, 14, 18 and 21
Class Hours: 3 pm–4 pm
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Tea Appreciation Class
Take a sip of the distillation of thousands of years of Chinese culture. Our tea master will introduce you to the many varieties of Chinese tea, its proper preparation and tea-drinking etiquette.
Organiser: Hong Kong Tourism Board |
Date: August 13, 16 and 20
Class Hours: 3 pm–4 pm
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Wine Fair and Cellars Tour
Take a tour to the inaugural Hong Kong International Wine Fair at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, followed by a visit to one of the very rare underground cellars in Asia, the Crown Wine Cellars at Shouson Hill.
Organiser: Hong Kong Trade Development Council |
Date: August 15
Tour Hours: 2 pm–5 pm
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Useful Telephone Numbers |
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| HKSAR Government Hotlines |
Integrated Call Centre (24 hours)
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1823
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Hong Kong Immigration Department (24 hours) |
2824 6111 |
Department of Health |
2961 8989 |
Transport Department |
2804 2600 |
| Equestrian Company |
| General Enquiries |
2107 9955 |
| Others |
Telephone Directory Enquiries |
1081 (in English)
1083 (in Cantonese)
1088 (in Putonghua) |
Time |
18501 (in English)
18503 (in Cantonese)
18508 (in Putonghua) |
Weather |
187 8066 (in English)
187 8200 (in Cantonese)
187 8202 (in Putonghua) |
Emergency Service (Police, Fire, Ambulance) |
999 |
General Police Enquiries |
2527 7177 |
Hong Kong Tourism Board Visitor Hotline |
2508 1234 |
Hong Kong International Airport (24 hours) |
2181 0000 (in English)
2181 8888 (in Cantonese) |
24-hour Free Hotline for Property Lost in Taxis |
187 2920 |
Collect Calls |
10010 |
Overseas IDD and Cardphone Enquiries |
10013 |
* If you are dialling from outside Hong Kong please add the area code (852). |
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