A banquet and an excursion have been specially
arranged for all CIKM 2009 registered participants. Don’t miss this
amazing chance!
Excursion The
conference excursion will be held on Wednesday afternoon of November 4,
2009. Shuttle buses will be arranged from the conference venue directly to Tung Chung.
Ngong Ping 360 is destined to be one of the Hong Kong’s must go attractions. The journey will start with a fascinating
cable car ride from Tung Chung to a culturally themed village high atop a mountain plateau on Lantau Island.

Just five minutes stroll from
Ngong Ping Village, you will find the world’s tallest, outdoor, seated bronze
Tian Tan Buddha Statue
where you can enjoy the panoramic view of Lantau and the South China
Sea from the podium. Right after the excursion, there will be shuttle
buses to pick up guests from Tung Chung to the conference banquet
venue.

(Remarks: The excursion is subject to change or cancellation depending on the weather condition.)
BanquetHong Kong has long been known as a "Gourmet's Paradise" and the
Jumbo Kingdom
is best known for fresh seafood specialties prepared by its renowned
chefs, as well as a one the scenic landmarks of Hong Kong. Moored in
Aberdeen Harbour, the Jumbo Kingdom is ornamented in the style of a
gorgeous and exquisite ancient Chinese imperial palace.

The conference banquet will be held in this special restaurant on November 4 evening.