UREC

All tours are by appointment only.

Opens on Mon - Fri (except public holidays)

Guided Tours:

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Guided Tours:

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

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H6 CONET, G/F, The Center, 99 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong

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UREC

Welcome to the Urban Renewal Exploration Centre

Since 2009, the Urban Renewal Exploration Centre (‘UREC’) has been providing students, community organisations and visitors with information about the urban renewal in Hong Kong, including the problem of urban decay and the mission and work of the Urban Renewal Authority (‘URA’). The UREC, located in H6 CONET, a community space on the ground floor of The Center, presents a real-life experience of dilapidated housing, interesting exhibits, interactive multimedia facilities and sharing corner. It aims to inspire visitors to understand and approach urban renewal issues from various perspectives.

All tours are by appointment only.

Guided tour:

Mon – Fri (except public holidays)

10:00 am to 12:00 pm, 12:30pm to 2:00pm, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

UREC FEATURES

Audio guide

Visitors can scan the QR code in the Centre or click this link to access the UREC audio guide. Simply press the corresponding number of each session to listen to the audio guide and understand more about the work of urban renewal.

Real-Life Experience on Dilapidated Housing

This presents a real-life experience of dilapidated housing with small cubicles, caged homes and cockloft, which provides the visitors with better understanding of the poor living conditions in old districts. Some exhibits are collected from the authentic premises in the old districts.

Augmented Reality (AR) (only applicable to guided tour with tablet provided on site)

Through the AR technology, the visitors are given a more intense visual impact of urban decay problem. With the AR effects mapping on the building models, the visitors can explore and identify various conditions of buildings in different age groups.

Kinect Game

Through the Kinect Game, the visitors can go through various rehabilitation work such as fixing concrete spalling, rooftop, fire services installations and preventive maintenance.

UR Info Hub

Project and scheme details are available at the 32-point touch screen UR Info Hub. With a mobile device pre-installed with UREC’s app, visitors can take away project information just swiping them into their mobile device.

UR Info Hub

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.

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.

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

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.