Social Events
Schedule
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Victoria Bay Cruise | July 9th 7:10pm to 10:10pm |
| Banquet | July 10th 6:20pm to 9:40pm |
| Tour to The Peak | Due to highly erratic weather during the conference, ISVLSI will not organize the Peak tour. But we can provide free tickets if you would like to take a self-guided tour. Fill in the form to get free tickets to the Peak! The submission deadline is July 5, 11:59pm EDT (UTC-4). |
Star Ferry
The charming Star Ferry boats have been faithfully carrying passengers from Hong Kong Island to Kowloon and back since 1888. While the two sides of Victoria Harbour are now connected by a world-class infrastructure system of road and rail tunnels, tens of millions of people still climb aboard the humble Star Ferry vessels each year. Many visitors take the ride for an up-close look at one of the world’s most photographed harbours, while locals have kept their affection for it because, even after a century, it’s still a highly reliable and efficient form of transport. National Geographic rates the Star Ferry crossing as one of 50 ‘places of a lifetime.
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The Peak
The highest point on Hong Kong Island, this has been the city’s most exclusive neighbourhood since colonial times — back then it was the cooler air that attracted the rich and famous; in the post air-conditioning era, the views of one of the world’s most spectacular cityscapes keep them coming.
That view is also what makes The Peak one of the most popular attractions in Hong Kong. By day your eyes stretch across sparkling skyscrapers and Victoria Harbour all the way to the green hills of the New Territories. In early evening this panorama melts into pink and orange before reincarnating as a dazzling galaxy of light, shimmering beneath you. And if you listen carefully enough, you can hear Asia’s world city humming below.
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