Docent Service in Old Districts

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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)

6. 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.

7. 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.

Privacy Policy Statement

Personal data provided in this form will be used for arranging guided tour service.  For the Privacy Policy Statement, please visit http://www.ura.org.hk/en/privacy-policy-statement.aspx.

For enquiries, please call 2588 2333.