Image © Vipshop Public Welfare Langtou Rural Revitalization Project
CPD Type: Short Course
Date:
·29 August 10:00 – 12:00 (online)
·5-6 September full day (on-site at Langtou, Guangzhou, China)
·12 September 14:00 – 17:00 (online)
CPD Points: Participants will receive CPD points equivalent to the course hours.
·10 CPD credit hours in total
Language: English
Fee: HK$ 3,900 per person (Limited scholarships available for students)
Registration: APPLY NOW
Reminders:
·Participants are responsible to check the validity of their travel documents and application of travel permit and visa (if necessary)
·Organizing institutions reserve the rights to cancel the course at its discretion. If the event is cancelled, registration fee minus bank transfer fee of 5% per transaction or HKD260 per overseas transaction, will be refunded. Registration will only be confirmed upon receipt of completed registration form and full payment. No refunds or cancellation will be accepted after payment. However, a substitute delegate will be allowed. In such case, please inform limiao66@hku.hk by writing at least 5 days before the date of the event.
For enquiries, please contact limiao66@hku.hk
ABOUT THE COURSE:
Introduction
Learn about global trends and best practices in revitalizing historic urban and rural landscapes through heritage, art and culture. Gain fresh perspectives to bring new life to these often marginalized areas. Go beyond conventional planning and development approaches to leverage the character and socio-ecological systems of these unique places, in the spirit of the UNESCO Recommendation on the Historic Urban Landscape (HUL), MONDIACULT and the post-SDGs.
The workshop will feature the case study of Langtou, a 700-year-old ancient Lingnan village in Guangzhou. In 2025, Langtou was recognized as the first rural revitalization project from China at the Venice Architecture Biennale, resulting from the partnership of Atelier FCJZ and Guangdong Vipshop Philanthropic Foundation.
Overview
Eligibility: University and graduate students, working professionals
Note: Outstanding performers will receive a special commendation which will be considered in applications to the HKU MSc Conservation programme, provided all necessary admissions requirements are met
Registration fee details
Includes: Teaching materials, refreshments, site visit, tour of ChunYangTai Arts and Cultural Centre
Excludes: Accommodations, meals, RT transport to Langtou, insurance, visa fees
Important dates
·5 August 2026: Application deadline
·10 August 2026: Notification of acceptance
·14 August 2026: Application fee deadline
For further information and the application form, please contact: limiao66@hku.hk
Organizing institutions
The University of Hong Kong / Division of Landscape Architecture / MSc in Conservation Programme
Tongji University / World Heritage Institute of Training and Research for the Asia and the Pacific Region (WHITR-AP)
Hong Kong Institute of Architectural Conservationists (HKICON)
Partners
Guangdong Vipshop Philanthropic Foundation
Langtou Village
Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects (HKILA)
COURSE PROGRAMME
Day 1: Saturday, 29 August 2026 (online)
Programme changes
The programme above is subject to change.
If the Hong Kong Observatory issues an Amber Rainstorm Warning, or Typhoon Signal No. 3 or above, we will notify registered participants via email regarding cancellation of the event and arrangement for rescheduling or a refund at least 2 hours before the scheduled event time. If the weather deteriorates after the trip has started, the event organizer reserves the right to amend the itinerary.
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Contributed by Hong Kong Institute of Architectural Conservationists (HKICON)
Designed by Zhang Yidan (Intern)
Edited by Liu Zhen
Reviewed by Shao Yong
