Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Name: Chinese University of Hong Kong
Address: University Avenue, Sha Tin, Hong Kong, China
Telephone: +852 3943 7000

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The Chinese University of Hong Kong is a public research university in Shatin, Hong Kong, formally established in 1963 by a charter granted by the Legislative Council of Hong Kong. It is the territory's second-oldest university and was founded as a federation of three existing colleges – Chung Chi College, New Asia College and United College – the oldest of which was founded in 1949. ()

Local name: 香港中文大學 Established: 1963 (61 years ago)Coordinates: 22°25'14"N, 114°12'25"E

Address

University Avenue, Sha Tin沙田区 (中文大学)Hong Kong China

Contact

+852 3943 7000

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Day trips

Chinese University of Hong Kong – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Goddess of Democracy, Ma On Shan Promenade, Elisabeth Luce Moore Library, Kau To Shan.

0.5 miSE
Monuments and statues
Goddess of Democracy, Hong Kong
13 min walk • Hong Kong's Goddess of Democracy is a 6.4-metre faux bronze statue sculpted by Chen Weiming, inspired by the original 10-metre tall Goddess of Democracy.
1.1 miE
Park
Ma On Shan Promenade
29 min walk • Nestled along the shores of Tolo Harbour, Ma On Shan Promenade is a serene escape from the bustling city life of Hong Kong. This beautifully landscaped park stretches over 3.2 kilometers, offering a tranquil environment for leisurely walks, jogs, and family outings.
~1560 ftSE
Library
Elisabeth Luce Moore Library
8 min walk • The Elisabeth Luce Moore Library, donated by the Henry Luce Foundation, was named after Mrs. Elisabeth Luce Moore. It is located in the Chung Chi College of the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
1 miW
Hill
Kau To Shan
26 min walk • Kau To Shan, also known as Cove Hill, is a 399 metres tall mountain located in Sha Tin District, in Hong Kong's New Territories.
~1760 ftS
Universities and schools
Chung Chi College
9 min walk • The Chung Chi College is one of the constituent colleges of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and one of the three original colleges that joined to form the CUHK in 1963. Founded in 1951 by representatives of Protestant churches in Hong Kong, it was formally incorporated under the Chung Chi College Incorporation Ordinance in 1955.
~730 ftNW
Universities and schools
United College
4 min walk • The United College of Hong Kong is one of the constituent colleges of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and one of the three original colleges when the university was founded in 1963.
1.5 miNW
Neighbourhood
Tai Po Kau
38 min walk • Tai Po Kau is an area south of the town of Tai Po in Hong Kong, which was the site of the former Tai Po Kau station on the Kowloon–Canton Railway. It is located at a river estuary that empties into Tolo Harbour.
0.4 miNW
Universities and schools
Shaw College
11 min walk • Shaw College is the fourth constituent college to be established at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. It is located in the northwest area of the CUHK campus, facing Tolo Harbour.
~730 ftE
Universities and schools
New Asia College
4 min walk • New Asia College is a constituent college of the Chinese University of Hong Kong located in Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong.
~1630 ftSE
Neighbourhood
Ma Liu Shui, Hong Kong
8 min walk • Ma Liu Shui is an area in Sha Tin District, in the New Territories, Hong Kong. The area faces Tide Cove and Tolo Harbour. The Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Science Park are located in Ma Liu Shui.
1.4 miSE
Neighbourhood
Tai Shui Hang
35 min walk • Tai Shui Hang is an area in Ma On Shan, Sha Tin District, New Territories, Hong Kong. Tai Shui Hang Village is a historic village within the area.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chinese University of Hong Kong?

Nearby attractions include Ma Liu Shui, Hong Kong (8 min walk), Goddess of Democracy, Hong Kong (13 min walk).

How to get to Chinese University of Hong Kong by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chinese University of Hong Kong:

Bus

Sir Run Run Shaw Hall • Lines: 1A, 1B (2 min walk)
Science Centre • Lines: 3, 8 (2 min walk)

Metro

University • Lines: Eal (14 min walk)
Tai Shui Hang • Lines: Tml (34 min walk)

Ferry

Ma Liu Shui Pier • Lines: 塔門→馬料水 Tap Mun→Ma Liu Shu, 東平洲→馬料水 Tung Ping Chau→Ma Liu Sh, 馬料水→塔門 Ma Liu Shu→Tap Mun, 馬料水→東平洲 Ma Liu Shui→Tung Ping Ch, 馬料水→黃石 Ma Liu Shu→Wong Shek, 黃石→馬料水 Wong Shek→Ma Liu Shu (14 min walk)
Ma Liu Shui Landing Steps No. 3 • Lines: 吉澳→馬料水 Kat O→Ma Liu Shui, 荔枝窩→馬料水 Lai Chi Wo→Ma Liu Shui, 馬料水→吉澳 Ma Liu Shui→Kat O, 馬料水→荔枝窩 Ma Liu Shui→Lai Chi Wo (16 min walk)