Wong How Man Centre for Exploration, HKU

Wong How Man Centre for Exploration, HKU Wong How Man Centre of Exploration (WHMCE), HKU.

A department from The University of Hong Kong (HKU), aimed to provide experiential learning opportunities to students and promote the spirit of exploration.

Interview with Buddhist in Hong Kong (2026 Sept)Taking Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva as Teacher — By Dr. Hayson LIU《香港佛教》九月號以地...
07/09/2026

Interview with Buddhist in Hong Kong (2026 Sept)
Taking Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva as Teacher — By Dr. Hayson LIU

《香港佛教》九月號
以地藏菩薩為師——廖舜禧博士

https://whmce.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/%E5%BB%96SIR.pdf

[Trip]蒼茫天地間——絲路南疆行 Discovering Silk Road, Exploration to Southern Xinjiang Date: 10 October 2026 (Sat) to 19 October 202...
20/08/2026

[Trip]
蒼茫天地間——絲路南疆行
Discovering Silk Road, Exploration to Southern Xinjiang

Date: 10 October 2026 (Sat) to 19 October 2026 (Mon) (10 days) (Round trip in group)
Open for: HKU Full-time students (UG preferred)
Fee: $8500 (Including Accommodations/ meals/ transportation/ teaching materials/ tickets/ insurance)
Subsidies: Flights
Application deadline: 10 Sept, 2026
Result Announcement: Late September
Enquiry: Ms. Lau ([email protected] / 39173452)
Content:
Trace the ancient Silk Road through Kashgar, Kuqa, and Tashkurgan; Follow in the footsteps of Xuanzang’s journey to the West.
Immerse in the living traditions of the Western Regions, where Uyghur and Hui cultures intertwine, and where Buddhism and Islam once arrived from afar.
Journey to China’s westernmost edge; Explore the unique landscapes of Southern Xinjiang, including the Kizil Gorge, the Poplar Forest Scenic Area, White Sand Lake, Muji Volcano, Karakul Lake, and Muztagh Glacier Park
Application link: https://hku.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dj1yRgfCgwF8LeS

日期:2026年10月10日(六)至19日(一)(10天)須隨團往返
對象:港大全日制學生 (本科優先)
自費:$8500 (酒店/用餐/交通/教材/門票/保險)
津貼:學校津貼機票
截止報名日期:2026年9月10日
結果公佈日期: 9月下旬
查詢:劉小姐([email protected] / 39173452)
內容:
探訪喀什、庫車、塔什庫爾幹等絲綢之路古城,踏足玄奘西行之路。
體會西域老城習俗,了解中西文化交流歷史,習維吾爾族、回族等不同族群間的文化交流,佛教和伊斯蘭教傳入該地區的歷史。
遠行西極,抵達中國最西端地段;前往克孜利亞大峽谷、沙雅原始胡楊林、白沙湖、木吉火山、喀拉庫勒湖、慕士塔格冰川公園,探索南疆獨特地貌。
報名:https://hku.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dj1yRgfCgwF8LeS

雪域天路珠峰行2026過去兩星期,港大師生再闖海拔5200米以上雪域天路,遠赴珠峰藏北探險。此行除禮訪前藏、後藏諸寺,潛心體悟藏傳佛教文化,更駐足於珠峰大本營,於高原蒼穹下跋涉徒步。中心亦首次帶領港大同學深入藏北高原,沿羌塘草原,追尋藏羚羊...
17/06/2026

雪域天路珠峰行2026

過去兩星期,港大師生再闖海拔5200米以上雪域天路,遠赴珠峰藏北探險。

此行除禮訪前藏、後藏諸寺,潛心體悟藏傳佛教文化,更駐足於珠峰大本營,於高原蒼穹下跋涉徒步。

中心亦首次帶領港大同學深入藏北高原,沿羌塘草原,追尋藏羚羊、藏原羚、藏狼、野耗牛、黑頸鶴等藏區獨有野生動物蹤跡。

更到訪天葬場及骷顱牆,在生死之間,啟迪心靈,破我執之框。

《藏北探行》

六度珠峰志未埋,
藏北經幡接雲開。
古寺深鎖龍天護,
聖湖涵虛月影來。
天葬臺前千鷹嘯,
轉山人已兩鬢催。
海天有情容我老,
山河無恙任人回。

港大舜禧劣作於藏北回程機上
2026夏 與學生同行

Heaven and Himalayas: Exploring Tibet 2026

In the past two weeks, an HKU team once again ventured above 5,200 metres, embarking on an expedition to Mount Everest and the northern Tibetan Plateau.

In addition to visiting monasteries to deepen their understanding of Tibetan Buddhist culture, the team stayed at Everest Base Camp and undertook hikes beneath the vast highland sky.

For the first time, the Centre led HKU students deep into the northern Tibetan Plateau. Travelling along the Qiangtang Grassland, the team tracked rare Tibetan wildlife, including Tibetan antelopes, Tibetan gazelles, Tibetan wolves, wild yaks, and black-necked cranes. The expedition also included visits to sky burial sites and skull walls, offering profound reflections on life and death.

Northern Tibet Expedition

Six times I have faced Everest, yet my aspiration remains unburied, Prayer flags of northern Tibet flutter, parting the clouds.

Ancient monasteries lie deep, guarded by dragons and deities. Sacred lakes reflect the moon in silent void.

Thousand eagles cry out before the sky burial platform, The mountain pilgrim’s hair has turned grey.

Heaven and earth allow me to age with grace, While the mountains and rivers remain forever welcoming.

By Hayson Liu
Written on the return flight from Northern Tibet, Summer 2026, with students

Ethnographic Exploration in Shangrila: Interdisciplinary Encounters on the Tibetan PlateauTogether with the China Explor...
24/03/2026

Ethnographic Exploration in Shangrila: Interdisciplinary Encounters on the Tibetan Plateau

Together with the China Exploration and Research Society (CERS), WHMCE co‑organised an ethnographic exploration field trip for professors, researchers, and students of the Centre of Buddhist Studies between 9 and 16 March 2026.

From the CERS headquarters on the highland of the mythical town of Shangrila — immortalised in James Hilton’s The Lost Horizon — the group embarked on a journey that blended scholarship with adventure. Participants learned about CERS conservation projects in culturally and socially vulnerable ethnic minority regions and engaged directly with cultural artefacts collected by CERS over four decades of fieldwork across the Qinghai‑Tibetan plateau and the Himalayas, gaining insights into exploration in China’s cultural borderlands. They visited both grand and modest Tibetan religious and sacred sites and observed the social and cultural transformations that have reshaped the region in recent years.

The experience was unique and unforgettable, offering a rare chance to connect ethnographic study with lived exploration. It highlighted the value of interdisciplinary collaboration across cultural studies, anthropology, art, and geography, all animated by the enduring spirit of exploration.

From Exploration to Healthcare: A Pioneering Dental Outreach in PalawanWHMCE is delighted to co‑organise a pioneering de...
22/03/2026

From Exploration to Healthcare: A Pioneering Dental Outreach in Palawan

WHMCE is delighted to co‑organise a pioneering dental research and community outreach initiative with the Faculty of Dentistry in Palawan, the Philippines, running from 28 February to 8 March 2026.

Building on the long‑term engagement of the China Exploration and Research Society (CERS) with jungle tribes and island communities, the team reached nearly 250 children and adults across three indigenous settlements. For many, this was their very first dental examination. Alongside providing basic oral care tips, the project offered a rare opportunity to observe local oral health conditions, dietary habits, living environments, and common diseases — laying the groundwork for future research.

The team’s journey was as remarkable as the research itself. Staying in villages under austere conditions, they transformed makeshift settings into functional clinics. Supplies were carried to remote destinations by unconventional means — hiking through dense jungle, floating on bamboo rafts, riding caribou sledges, and navigating fishing boats. These efforts underscored the resilience and dedication required to bring healthcare to communities far beyond the reach of conventional infrastructure.

This is the first project of its kind, blending exploration with academic inquiry and direct service. The team is excited to see how fieldwork in remote communities can evolve into meaningful research outcomes while delivering tangible benefits to those most in need.

We are thrilled to have Mr. Kelvin Yuen as our speaker for the Young Explorers Series, delivering the talk “From Urban E...
21/03/2026

We are thrilled to have Mr. Kelvin Yuen as our speaker for the Young Explorers Series, delivering the talk “From Urban Exploration to Global Frontiers.” He shared his photography journey, starting from Lion Rock and gradually venturing out to explore different corners of the world, capturing truly unique and breathtaking landscapes. He mentioned that good photography requires thorough preparation beforehand: planning routes, checking wind directions, reviewing rain and thunderstorm forecasts, and closely monitoring weather conditions. With a bit of luck and patience, one can capture truly satisfying and stunning shots.

非常高興能邀請到袁斯樂先生 Kelvin 作為 Young Explorers 系列講者,與我們分享「從探索香港城市到世界未知領域」。他分享了自己逐步成為攝影師的經歷,從獅子山開始,到逐漸探索世界不同風貌,拍攝到獨特、令人驚艷的風景照。Kelvin 提到每次拍攝都需要大量的前期準備:規劃路線與拍攝角度、查看風向、雷雨圖等,加上幾分運氣和耐心等候,才可捕捉到滿意的一瞬。

It was a great honour to welcome Mr. Nathanaël Maury and Miss Somchit Sudavanh to deliver the talk, “Visions of a Vanish...
09/03/2026

It was a great honour to welcome Mr. Nathanaël Maury and Miss Somchit Sudavanh to deliver the talk, “Visions of a Vanishing World: A Photographic Odyssey Through Nature’s Hidden Treasures.”

Their stories of venturing deep into the jungles of Laos to photograph undiscovered species are exciting and heartfelt. It was a real privilege to see their stunning high-resolution images of newly discovered creatures and to hear how cutting-edge technology is opening up new possibilities for wildlife photography. There are still so many undescribed species out there waiting to be found and documented.

Young Explorers系列:從探索香港城市到世界未知領域 講者:袁斯樂先生——風景攝影師、2020 ILPOTY 年度國際風景攝影師大賽及2024 EPSON 國際全景攝影大賽總冠軍袁斯樂Kelvin是一位香港風景攝影師,他是首位亦...
24/02/2026

Young Explorers系列:從探索香港城市到世界未知領域

講者:袁斯樂先生——風景攝影師、2020 ILPOTY 年度國際風景攝影師大賽及2024 EPSON 國際全景攝影大賽總冠軍

袁斯樂Kelvin是一位香港風景攝影師,他是首位亦是目前唯一一位同時在「年度國際風景攝影師大賽」(ILPOTY)與「EPSON國際全景攝影大賽」中榮獲雙項「年度攝影師」殊榮的華人攝影師。

過去十年間,Kelvin持續探索大自然中的隱秘景觀,並融入獨特的攝影視野。從香港山野出發,他的足跡遍及世界偏遠地域——南美巴塔哥尼亞、珠穆朗瑪峰大本營、青海藏區高原,以及美國西部廣袤荒野,用鏡頭記錄地球上最為壯麗且原始的風光。其作品曾在香港及世界多地展出,部分更選用於香港郵票。

在本場講座中,Kelvin 將分享從香港郊野走向世界荒野的心路歷程攝影旅程、遠征旅程的前期準備及香港地質公園/外地遠征拍攝的經驗與心得。

日期:2026年3月20日(星期五)
時間:下午6:30至8:00
地點:香港大學主部大樓237室

語言:廣東話
免費入場
需網上登記,名額有限,先到先得
登記:掃描海報上的二維碼或點擊下方鏈接
https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=105204

查詢:
(電話)3917 3452
(電郵)lauoi@hku.

Young Explorers Series: From Urban Exploration to Global Frontiers
Speaker: Mr. Kelvin Yuen — Landscape Photographer, Grand Winner of 2020 ILPOTY & 2024 Pano Awards.

Kelvin Yuen is a Hong Kong based landscape photographer, celebrated as the first and only Chinese photographer to have won ‘Photographer of the Year’ awards at both the International Landscape Photographer of the Year and the EPSON International Pano Awards.

Over the past decade, Kelvin has sought out hidden scenery to imbue his photographic perspective. From Hong Kong to far-flung locations such as Patagonia, Everest Base Camp, the Tibetan Plateau in Qinghai, and the vast American West, he captures the planet’s most extraordinary and untouched scenery. His work has been exhibited worldwide and featured on official Hong Kong postage stamps.

In this talk, Kelvin will share his journey through landscapes from Hong Kong’s countryside to the world’s wilderness, the essential preparations for international expeditions, and insights and experiences from photographing in both the Hong Kong Geopark and remote destinations abroad.

Date: 20 March 2026 (Fri)
Time: 18:30-20:00
Venue: MB237, Main Building, HKU

Language: Cantonese
Free admission
Registration is required (Limited spaces, First-come, First-served)
Registration: Scan QR code on poster OR click link below
https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=105204

Enquiries:
(Tel) 3917 3452
(Mail) [email protected]

[Conference] Visions of a Vanishing World: A Photographic Odyssey Through Nature’s Hidden TreasuresSpeaker: Mr Nathanaël...
09/02/2026

[Conference] Visions of a Vanishing World: A Photographic Odyssey Through Nature’s Hidden Treasures

Speaker: Mr Nathanaël Maury & Miss Somchit Sudavanh —— Herpetology photographers

Through photographs of unprecedented resolution, this conference and exhibition reveal, for the first time in Hong Kong, the breathtaking beauty of life.

Come discover the extraordinary details of our natural world and the vital importance of documenting and protecting this living legacy.

Date: 8 March 2026 (Sun)
Time: 18:00-20:30
Venue: Rayson Huang Lecture Theatre, Main Campus, HKU

Language: English
Free admission
Registration is required (Limited spaces, First-come, First-served)
Registration: Scan QR code on poster OR click link below
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGzaHMSZSxqygKrPjpHl5vOlPhm_diE6Eys26gQXv3OaYovQ/viewform

Enquiries:
(Tel) 3917 3452
(Mail) [email protected]

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Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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