HKA: return to the Walled City - a journey into the civil engineering marvel of Kowloon Walled City

Overview

Please note the visit will be held on 7 June 2025 from 14:00 – 16:00 HK time.

Trace Historical Remnants: Join a guided tour of the Kowloon Walled City site to explore the unique community, its civil structures, and architectural wonders, and understand how it thrived as a “city within a city” under extreme conditions. Uncover Engineering Stories: Learn about the construction and infrastructure of the Walled City, decoding the maze-like city's engineering principles from a civil engineering perspective. Recreate Daily Life: Immerse yourself in the daily life of the Walled City’s residents through interactive experiences, gaining insights into its cultural atmosphere and societal impact. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to delve into the history and significance of the vanished Kowloon Walled City through the lens of civil engineering and history.

Notes

• The event shall be conducted in Cantonese.
• Registration will be confirmed on a first-come-first-served basis, with priority given to ICE HKA / HKA G&S members.
• Only successful applicants will receive a confirmation e-mail.
• Attendance certificates will be provided after 2 weeks of the event only if attendees attend the whole event.
• The above is subject to change without prior notice

To book your place, simply click the “Book now” button and follow the onscreen instructions.

Adverse weather arrangement

The event will be cancelled or rescheduled to another date in case of Thunderstorm; Amber or Red or Black Rainstorm Alert; or Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above being in force by the Hong Kong Observatory at or after 7:00am. It may also be cancelled because of safety or other reasons.

Disclaimer

The Institution of Civil Engineers (Hong Kong Association) shall not under any circumstances be liable or otherwise for death or any injury or for any damage to or loss or destruction of property or otherwise, in any such case arising from any accident or mishap, and whether during or after this event, in preparation for it, traveling to or from it or otherwise.