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Want to stretch yourselves after the intensive 3-day Conference? Enjoy WSBE17 Hong Kong to your fullest with specially designed Green Building Technical Visit and Eco Tour on 8 and 9 June 2017! Come join the tours and explore the latest green building development in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, and discover the unique natural environment which covers over 70% of Hong Kong.

8 June 2017 (Thu)

Green Building Technical Visit – Hong Kong

Join the specially designed local green building technical visit to understand how green buildings could integrate and perform well in the unique high-rise high-density built environment of Hong Kong. 17 signature green buildings projects are selected for your visit. You could obtain first-hand experience on the latest eco-friendly technologies and features implemented, as well as hear about their behind-the-scene stories.
 
Tour Highlights:
 

a.	Core Technical Location - CIC Zero Carbon Building
	-	The first zero carbon building in Hong Kong
b.	Hong Kong Island Tour (2 routes)
	-	Award-winning green building projects
	-	Rare surviving example of the Chinese Renaissance style that reflects both Chinese
		and Western architecture
	-	Revitalisation of residential building into creative industries uses
c.	Kowloon Tour (2 routes)
	-	Award-winning residential project focused on building community
	-	The first low carbon temporary office
	-	Exemplar of aged building renovation
	-	Forward-looking sustainable designs, green building technologies, renewable energy
		technologies in residential and commercial projects
d.	New Territories Tour (2 routes)
	-	Heritage restoration project that is recognised by UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award for
		Cultural Heritage Conservation in 2016
	-	University and “Living Laboratory” with innovative environmental design and
		sustainable principles
	-	Cutting edge waste-to-energy facility
	-	Latest generation of public housing

Pick one of the routes (Hong Kong Island / Kowloon / New Territories) for your exploration! Click here to find out more.





9 June 2017 (Fri)

The coexistence of urban area and natural environment is one of the uniqueness and challenges of the development of Southern China area. Join our tours on 9 June 2017 to experience either 3 of the magnificent exemplars of green building projects in Shenzhen, the city conveniently located right next to Hong Kong, or, enjoy the beauty of Hong Kong’s natural environment.

Shenzhen Tour

Tour Highlights:

-	A national 3-Star green building incorporating more than 40 sustainable technologies
-	A pioneer in forming a climate-friendly city
-	An industry community focusing on cloud computing, networking, smart grid and other
	new generation information technologies

 
Hong Kong Eco Tour

Tour Highlights:

-	Get on a chartered boat for a cruise tour around Sai Kung and the islands around, and
	discover the spectacular landforms and historical village
-	A traditional Hakka village established as early as 1670s and being revitalised since 2013

 

Tour Schedule and Fee
8 June 2017	Green Building Technical Visit Hong Kong Island Tour (Route 1 or 2) Kowloon Tour (Route 1 or 2) New Territories Tour (Route 1 or 2)	HK$ 650 HK$ 650 HK$ 650	9:00-18:00 9:00-18:00 9:00-18:00
9 Jun 2017	Green Building Technical Visit Shenzhen Tour Eco Tour Hong Kong Geopark Boat Tour Lai Chi Wo Eco and Cultural Tour	HK$ 980 HK$ 980 HK$ 980	8:00-18:00     8:00-18:00 8:00-18:00

Register NOW to start exploring the outstanding sustainable building projects in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, and appreciate the greenery of Hong Kong countryside! For more details of Tours and routes, please visit our Conference website.

Travelling with your family? WSBE17 Hong Kong also offers Spouse / Accompanying Person Tour during the WSBE17 Hong Kong Main Conference (5-7 June). Day tours are offered for your family to enjoy the extraordinary Hong Kong. Please click here for more details.
 
Remark: The organisers reserve the right to cancel or modify the itinerary if minimum participation is not attained or due to factors beyond its control.