The UREC will provide an ipad which can guide you through the center with lots of different interactions including games or so to introduce what we do. Apply for an appointment.
Collaboration with Education Bureau on Docent Tours for Teachers
On 17 February 2017, URA collaborates with EDB to organise docent tours for teachers teaching liberal studies. The routes are specially designed to suit the needs of the teachers so that they can make use of our first-hand information to design their teaching materials. Sharing sessions from our professionals have been arranged to deepen teachers' understanding on urban renewal issues.
In addition to the tour to the pre-war buildings and Bird Garden on Prince Edward Road West, it will also visit the Tai Hang Tung Storage Tank of the Drainage Services Department to understand the prevent flooding in Mongkok area.
Objectives: (1) By joining this on-site guided tour, teachers can participate in designing field trips so as to enrich their students' learning experience. (2) To enhance Liberal Studies teachers' understanding of the balance between conservation and district development.
Guided Tour of Urban Renewal Exploration Centre (Individual) – Terms and ConditionsGuided Tour of Urban Renewal Exploration Centre (School / Organisation) – Terms and Conditions
Address:
G/F, The Center, 99 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong
UREC Tour Visiting Time:
Mondays to Fridays (except public holidays). 3 sessions per day.
10:00 am – 12:00 noon
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
By appointment only.
Visitors per session:
Minimum 11 persons; maximum 25 persons
Enquiry:
2588 2333
Free of charge
The Urban Renewal Exploration Centre (UREC) will arrange the Service on a first–come, first-served basis. Application should be made from 2 weeks to 2 months prior to the date of visit.
Applications will be confirmed by email within 3 working days. Applicants should present the confirmation email upon admission or the UREC reserves the right to refuse admission.
Applicants should arrive on time. The UREC reserves the right to finish the guided tour according to the scheduled time, make alternations on the route, or cancel the tour if the group is late more than 15 minutes. If there are any changes after confirmation (date, time, number of visitors etc.) or cancellation of booking, please notify the UREC at least one working day before the date of visit. No other arrangements will be made up for the cancelled bookings.
Applicants shall comply with the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, including but not limited to the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and any other laws of Hong Kong in relation to the safeguarding of national security, and shall not engage in any act or activity which is not in compliance with the said laws.
The UREC has the full discretion on the assessment of applications. The decision made by the UREC shall be final.
Inclement Weather Arrangements
Guided Tour will be cancelled when the following warning is issued by the Hong Kong Observatory and is still in force 3 hours before the scheduled time:
Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above; or Black Rainstorm Warning (for secondary schools, tertiary institutions and other organisations)
Remarks
Visiting school/organisation should consider the weather and traffic conditions when determining whether or not to attend the Guided Tour.
Applicants are required to submit a new application for any bookings cancelled due to bad weather.
G/F, The Center, 99 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong
UREC Tour Visiting Time:
Mondays to Fridays (except public holidays). 3 sessions per day.
10:00 am – 12:00 noon
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
By appointment only.
Visitors per session:
Minimum 11 persons; maximum 25 persons
Enquiry:
2588 2333
Free of charge
Local registered schools (kindergartens, primary / secondary / special schools, post-secondary institutions, universities), charitable organisations and non-profit-making organisations may apply for the Guided Tour Service (the Service) on a group basis. Visiting group size should be between 11 to 25. The UREC reserves the right to request for the pertinent proof in order to process the application.
The Urban Renewal Exploration Centre (UREC) will arrange the Service on a first–come, first-served basis. Application should be made from 3 days to 2 months prior to the date of visit.
Applications will be confirmed by email within 3 working days. Applicants should present the confirmation email upon admission or the UREC reserves the right to refuse admission.
Applicants should arrive on time. The UREC reserves the right to finish the guided tour according to the scheduled time, make alternations on the route, or cancel the tour if the group is late more than 15 minutes. If there are any changes after confirmation (date, time, number of visitors etc.) or cancellation of booking, please notify the UREC at least one working day before the date of visit. No other arrangements will be made up for the cancelled bookings.
The teacher/escort is responsible for taking care of the participants with a recommended ratio at 1:10 (schools and organisations) and 1:5 (elderly centres and visitors requiring special assistance)
Applicants / organisations shall comply with the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, including but not limited to the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and any other laws of Hong Kong in relation to the safeguarding of national security, and shall not engage in any act or activity which is not in compliance with the said laws.
The UREC has the full discretion on the assessment of applications. The decision made by the UREC shall be final.
Inclement Weather Arrangements
Guided Tour will be cancelled when the following warning is issued by the Hong Kong Observatory and is still in force 3 hours before the scheduled time:
Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 3 or above; or Red/Black Rainstorm Warning (for kindergartens, primary schools, special schools, child centres, elderly centres and similar organisations)
Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above; or Black Rainstorm Warning (for secondary schools, tertiary institutions and other organisations)
Education Bureau has announced class suspension.
Remarks
Visiting school/organisation should consider the weather and traffic conditions when determining whether or not to attend the Guided Tour.
Applicants are required to submit a new application for any bookings cancelled due to bad weather.
