AsiaWorld-Expo
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
along with Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre is one of the two major convention and exhibition venues in Hong Kong, along with AsiaWorld-Expo. It is located in Wan Chai North, Hong Kong Island. Built along the Victoria Harbour, it is linked by covered walkways to nearby hotels and commercial...
. It was opened on 21 December 2005 by Donald Tsang
Donald Tsang
Sir Donald Tsang Yam-kuen, GBM, KBE is the current Chief Executive and President of the Executive Council of the Government of Hong Kong....
, Chief Executive of Hong Kong, and it is operated by AsiaWorld-Expo Management Limited. It is located on Chek Lap Kok
Chek Lap Kok
Chek Lap Kok was an island in the western waters of Hong Kong. Together with the smaller Lam Chau, it was leveled and merged via land reclamation into the platform for the current Hong Kong International Airport, which opened for commercial operations in 1998...
island, next to Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport is the main airport in Hong Kong. It is colloquially known as Chek Lap Kok Airport , being built on the island of Chek Lap Kok by land reclamation, and also to distinguish it from its predecessor, the closed Kai Tak Airport.The airport opened for commercial...
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Features
At a construction cost of HK$Hong Kong dollar
The Hong Kong dollar is the currency of the jurisdiction. It is the eighth most traded currency in the world. In English, it is normally abbreviated with the dollar sign $, or alternatively HK$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies...
2.35 billion, AsiaWorld-Expo offers over 70,000 square metres of rentable space with 10 ground-level and column-free halls, including the AsiaWorld-Arena – the biggest purpose-built indoor seated entertainment arena in Hong Kong with a maximum capacity of 14,000; the AsiaWorld-Summit – Hong Kong's largest indoor conference and banquet venue that seats 700 to 5,000 persons; the Runway 11 – the venue's latest conference and function hall for 500 to 3,800 guests. AsiaWorld-Expo is Asia's only column-free, ground-level exhibition, convention and events venue which is fully integrated with one of the world's best airports, Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport is the main airport in Hong Kong. It is colloquially known as Chek Lap Kok Airport , being built on the island of Chek Lap Kok by land reclamation, and also to distinguish it from its predecessor, the closed Kai Tak Airport.The airport opened for commercial...
. The complex is located at the centre of an extensive and efficient air, land, and marine transport network which connects Hong Kong to China's Pearl River Delta and the world's business capitals. It is suited to hosting world-class exhibitions, conventions, concerts, sports, and entertainment events.
Exhibitions and events
The centre has staged concerts by acts such as OasisOasis (band)
Oasis were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. Originally known as The Rain, the group was formed by Liam Gallagher , Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs , Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan and Tony McCarroll , who were soon joined by Liam's older brother Noel Gallagher...
, Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton
Eric Patrick Clapton, CBE, is an English guitarist and singer-songwriter. Clapton is the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: once as a solo artist, and separately as a member of The Yardbirds and Cream. Clapton has been referred to as one of the most important and...
, Il Divo
Il Divo
Il Divo is a multinational operatic pop vocal group created by music manager, executive, and reality TV star Simon Cowell. Formed in the United Kingdom, they are also signed to Cowell's record label, Syco Music...
, Coldplay
Coldplay
Coldplay are a British alternative rock band formed in 1996 by lead vocalist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland at University College London. After they formed Pectoralz, Guy Berryman joined the group as a bassist and they changed their name to Starfish. Will Champion joined as a...
, Westlife
Westlife
Westlife are an Irish boy band established on 3 July 1998. They are to disband in 2012. The group's line-up was Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily, Shane Filan, and Brian McFadden . The group are the only act in British and Irish history to have their first seven singles peak at number one...
, Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera
Christina María Aguilera is an American recording artist and actress. Aguilera first appeared on national television in 1990 as a contestant on the Star Search program, and went on to star in Disney Channel's television series The Mickey Mouse Club from 1993–1994...
, Placido Domingo
Plácido Domingo
Plácido Domingo KBE , born José Plácido Domingo Embil, is a Spanish tenor and conductor known for his versatile and strong voice, possessing a ringing and dramatic tone throughout its range...
, Ayumi Hamasaki
Ayumi Hamasaki
is a Japanese singer-songwriter, record producer, model, lyricist, and actress. Also called "Ayu" by her fans, Hamasaki has been dubbed the "Empress of Pop" because of her popularity and widespread influence in Japan and throughout Asia. Born and raised in Fukuoka, she moved to Tokyo at fourteen to...
, Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue
Kylie Ann Minogue, OBE - often known simply as Kylie - is an Australian singer, recording artist, songwriter, and actress. After beginning her career as a child actress on Australian television, she achieved recognition through her role in the television soap opera Neighbours, before commencing...
, Deep Purple
Deep Purple
Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. Along with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, they are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although some band members believe that their music cannot be categorised as belonging to any one genre...
., Girls' Generation
Girls' Generation
Girls' Generation is a nine-member South Korean electropop girl group formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2007. The nine members are: Taeyeon , Jessica, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona and Seohyun...
. Green Day
Green Day
Green Day is an American punk rock band formed in 1987. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tre Cool...
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It has also hosted exhibition such as ITU Telecom World 2006
ITU Telecom World 2006
ITU Telecom World 2006 was a large-scale convention and exhibition hosted by Hong Kong, on 4 December-8 December 2006 at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong...
and Asian Aerospace
Asian Aerospace
Asian Aerospace is an international trade fair for the aerospace business. Currently based in Hong Kong, it was held in Singapore since 1981 until disagreements between co-organisers Reed Exhibitions and Singapore Technologies in 2006 forced its relocation from 2007.-History:Asian Aerospace was...
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MTR
MTR Airport Express - AsiaWorld-Expo Station- Airport Express Special Fare HK$52 for a same-day return trip to/from Hong Kong Station and AsiaWorld-Expo Station; only on event days
| Airport Express | Adult Fare (HK$) | Indicative Journey Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tsing Yi Station | Same-day return at just $42 (average = $21 x 2) with free MTR connection | Approx 17 mins |
| Hong Kong Station | Same-day return at just $52 (average = $26 x 2) | Approx 28 mins |
For specific large-scale public exhibitions or special events, event attendees can enjoy special same-day return fare for travelling from Kowloon Station at $52 (average = $26 x 2). Please refer to AsiaWorld-Expo Event Calendar for individual Event Details.
- Normal Fare for Octopus Card users who take same-day round-trip to AsiaWorld-Expo Station and stay over 1 hours at AsiaWorld-Expo, with direct connections with the territory-wide MTR network; valid on everyday
| From | Approx. Travelling Time to AsiaWorld-Expo Station |
Adult Fare (same day return) | Child Fare (same day return) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Station | 28 mins | HK $72 (two-way) | HK $36 (two-way) |
| Kowloon Station | 25 mins | HK $64 (two-way) | HK $32 (two-way) |
| Tsing Yi Station | 17 mins | HK $42 (two-way) | HK $21 (two-way) |
| Airport Station | 1 min | HK $5 (one-way) | HK $2.5 (one-way) |
X1 - Tung Chung Express Bus
- Route X1 Point-to-point Express Bus - Express transit at MTR Tung Chung station
On event days, visitors can take MTR to/from Tung Chung Station (Exit B) and interchange for the point-to-point express bus route no. X1 at Tung Chung Bus Terminus nearby to AsiaWorld-Expo.
| Bus Route | From | Adult Fare (HK$) | Indicative Journey Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| X1 | Tung Chung Bus Terminus | $3.5 | Approx. 9 (mins) |
Local franchised bus
A number of franchised bus routes are available for visitors to travel directly to AsiaWorld-Expo bus terminus (located at the west entrance of AsiaWorld-Expo), enabling convenient access to and from major districts in Hong Kong.- 1) During specific hours of event days
a) A-route Buses - Direct to AsiaWorld-Expo
| District | Bus Route | From / District(s) Covered | Adult Fare (HK$) | Bus Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Territories | A31 | Tsuen Wan (Discovery Park) Tsuen Wan & Kwai Tsing |
$17.8 | Long Win Bus |
| A41 | Sha Tin (Yu Chui Court) Sha Tin |
$21 | ||
| A41P | Ma On Shan (Yiu On) Sha Tin |
$26.1 | ||
| A43 | Fanling (Luen Wo Hui) Sheung Shui & Fanling |
$29.2 | ||
| Kowloon | A21 | MTR Hung Hom Station Yau Tsim Mong |
$33 (save $16.5 on half-price return trip) Average = $24.8 x 2 |
Citybus |
| A22 | MTR Lam Tin Station Kwun Tong, Kowloon City & Jordan |
$39 (save $19.5 on half-price return trip) Average = $29.3 x 2 |
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| Hong Kong Island |
A10 | Ap Lei Chau Estate Southern & Western |
$48 (save $24 on half-price return trip) Average = $36 x 2 |
|
| A11 | North Point Ferry Pier Fortress Hill, Causeway Bay, Wan Chai & Central |
$40 (save $20 on half-price return trip) Average = $30 x 2 |
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| A12 | Siu Sai Wan (Island Resort) Eastern, Central & Western |
$45 (save $22.5 on half-price return trip) Average = $33.8 x 2 |
For return journey, passengers taking "A-route" buses are required to take a connecting bus(any bus from above)from AsiaWorld-Expo and interchange at the Airport Ground Transportation Centre for the desired A-route. The fare of the connecting bus would be waived if the final journey is of the same bus company as the connecting journey and same Octopus Card is used. Passengers taking A-route buses of Citybus could enjoy same-day half-fare for the final return journey if Citybus is taken for the inbound trip to AsiaWorld-Expo and same Octopus Card is used.
The above transportation sercvices for each event may vary. For the detailed arrangement and schedule of each event, please refer to the Special Transportation Services section of individual Event Details page at AsiaWorld-Expo Event Calendar
b) Special bus routes depart from AsiaWorld-Expo after concerts or large-scale public events
| Bus No. | To / District Covered |
Bus Company |
|---|---|---|
| A11 | North Point Ferry Pier Fortress Hill, Causeway Bay, Wan Chai & Central |
Citybus |
| A21 | MTR Hung Hom Station Yau Tsim Mong |
Citybus |
| A22 | MTR Lam Tin Station Kwun Tong, Kowloon City & Jordan |
Citybus |
| X33 | Tuen Mun (Fu Tai) Tuen Mun |
Long Win Bus |
| X41 | Sha Tin (Yu Chui) Sha Tin |
Long Win Bus |
- 2) Bus routes to Airport
| Bus No. | From District Covered | Bus Company |
|---|---|---|
| A10 | Ap Lei Chau Estate Southern & Western |
Citybus |
| A11 | North Point Ferry Pier Fortress Hill, Causeway Bay, Wan Chai, Central & Western |
Citybus |
| A12 | Siu Sai Wan (Island Resort) Eastern, Central & Western |
Citybus |
| A21 | MTR Hung Hom Station Yau Tsim Mong |
Citybus |
| A22 | MTR Lam Tin Station Kwun Tong, Kowloon City, Jordan |
Citybus |
| A31 | Tsuen Wan (Discovery Park) Tsuen Wan, Kwai Tsing |
Long Win Bus |
| A33 | MTR Tuen Mun Station Tuen Mun |
Long Win Bus |
| A41 | Sha Tin (Yu Chui) Sha Tin |
Long Win Bus |
| A41P | Ma On Shan (Yiu On) Sha Tin |
Long Win Bus |
| A43 | Fanling (Luen Wo Hui) Sheung Shui & Fanling |
Long Win Bus |
- 4) From the Airport
Visitors can interchange for bus route S1 (HK$3.5 one way) at Cheong Tat Road (outside the ground level of the Passenger Terminal Building) to travel to AsiaWorld-Expo Bus Terminus, or alternatively interchange for the Airport Express at Airport Express Airport Station and alight at AsiaWorld-Expo Station.
- 5) Tung Chung MTR Bus Terminus
Visitors can take bus route S1 to AsiaWorld-Expo Bus Terminus.
Cross-border buses
- There are services to AsiaWorld-Expo from ShenzhenShenzhenShenzhen is a major city in the south of Southern China's Guangdong Province, situated immediately north of Hong Kong. The area became China's first—and one of the most successful—Special Economic Zones...
, DongguanDongguanDongguan is a prefecture-level city in central Guangdong province, People's Republic of China.An important industrial city located in the Pearl River Delta, Dongguan borders the provincial capital of Guangzhou to the north, Huizhou to the northeast, Shenzhen to the south, and the Pearl River to...
and GuangzhouGuangzhouGuangzhou , known historically as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of the Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in southern China on the Pearl River, about north-northwest of Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port...
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Taxi
- Passengers can take taxis to or from the Taxi Stand near the East Entrance. AsiaWorld-Expo is serviced by both Urban (red) and Lantau (blue) taxis.
Hong Kong Skycity Marriott Hotel
This five-star luxury hotel connects to AsiaWorld Expo, the SkyPier & Nine eagle golf course. 13,885 sq ft (1,290.0 m2) of total meeting space can accommodate up to 650 guests. The 658-room hotel opened in December 2008. The hotel provides FIVE international restaurant outlets and it has taken the lead and become the first hotel to have successfully obtained the halal food certification.There is a covered pedestrian bridge for visitors to walk from AsiaWorld-Arena and AsiaWorld-Expo to the hotel and vice versa.