33 Tips on Hall Life Arrival Tips for Exchange Students and Non-local Students • Applying for Hong Kong Identity Card (HKID) If you are staying in Hong Kong for more than 180 days, you are abide by the law to apply for a HKID within 30 days upon arrival. Please visit http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/idcard/hkic/ bookregidcard.htm for more details. • Acquiring an Student Octopus Card (MTR Student Travel Scheme) The Octopus Card is a convenient and widely applied electronic stored value card which can be used on the majority of public transport, supermarkets and fast food restaurants. To find out more about the student Octopus Card, please visit https://sao.ust.hk/eng/detail.php?catid=36&sid=194 . • Opening a Bank Account There are two banks on campus – Bank of China and Hang Seng Bank. Please approach the staff members of the above banks for more information. To Po Lam MTR, Metro City • Bus No. 91M, Green mini-bus No. 12 (Station: HKUST North Gate) • Green mini-bus No. 11S (overnight service) (Station: HKUST South Gate) To Tseung Kwan O / Tiu Keng Leng MTR (Station: HKUST North Gate) • Bus No. 792M To Hong Kong International Airport Transportation Options • Red Taxi (HKUST Hong Kong International Airport) Estimated Travel Time: 40 minutes • Bus Number 91M (HKUST Po Lam) + Bus Number A29 (Po Lam Hong Kong International Airport) Estimated Travel Time: 15 + 100 minutes Transportation To Choi Hung MTR (Station: HKUST South Gate) • Bus No. 91, 91P, 91M • Green mini-bus No. 11, 11S (overnight service) To Diamond Hill MTR, Hollywood Plaza (Station: HKUST South Gate) • Bus No. 91, 91M To Ngau Tau Kok MTR (Station: HKUST South Gate) • Green mini-bus No. 104 To Sai Kung (Station: HKUST North Gate) • Bus No. 792M • Green mini-bus No. 12, 1S (overnight service) To Hang Hau MTR, East Point City (Station: HKUST North Gate) • Bus No. 91M • Green mini-bus No. 11, 11M, 11S (overnight service) 32 Tips on Hall Life
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