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 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. Applying for 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 the application procedure of the 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. There are also other banks in the Tseung Kwan O Community. Please approach the staff members of the mentioned banks for more information. Hall/Room Swapping Application In each residential term (Fall and Spring), there will be an official swapping period which is usually 2 weeks after the official check-in period. TSEUNG KWAN O (TKO) COMMUNITY Transportation Hong Kong’s public transportation system is considered to be worldclass in terms of its management and efficiency. Once you are oriented, getting around by public transportation is relatively easy. As a general rule, the Mass Transit Railway (MTR) is always a safe bet for traveling efficiently. The nearest MTR station is the Tseung Kwan O Station. Other public transport options, such as bus and taxi, are available in the TKO community. The nearest bus stops and taxi stand locates on Tong Ming Street or in TKO Spot. The 792M Citybus route connects the TKO community and the HKUST Campus. Information on route and fares can be found at: https://mobile.citybus.com.hk/nwp3/?f=1&ds=792M--Sai_Kung&l=0 Shopping and Food There are shopping malls in the TKO community, for example, TKO Spot, PopCorn 1&2 and Park Central, offering wide range of goods and products. Recreation There are also recreational facilities managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Government of the HKSAR, such as Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground and Hong Kong Velodrome, which are open to the public. For details, please visit http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/index.html. Details: 28 27
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