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Global Flood Partnership Conference 2019
11-13 June 2019
Guangzhou, China
Meeting Program
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Day 1: Tuesday, 11 June 2019
Chair: Peter Salamon, European Commission JRC
Time Topic
8:30 - 9:00 Registration
9:00 – 9:30 Welcome & Introduction
Peter Salamon (JRC) & Huan Wu (SYSU)
Welcome by the Dean of the Atmospheric Sciences School, SYSU
9:30 - 10:30 Ignite talks
5 minute-presentations
Find the detailed program below
10:30 - 11:00 Coffee break
11:00– 12:20 Presentations – Session 1
11:00 – 11:20 Google's Flood Forecasting Initiative Guy Shalev,
Google
Research
11:20 – 11:40 E-SHAPE: Generating a satellite earth observation-derived European Patrick Matgen,
wide water bodies and floodwater record (2002 - 2019) Luxembourg
Institute of
Science and
Technology
11:40 – 12:00 Disruptive Technologies Making Global Streamflow Forecast at Local Jim Nelson,
Scales Available for Decision Making Brigham Young
University
12:00 – 12:20 Global Flood Analysis and Forecasts Using Satellite Rainfall Coupled Robert Adler,
with Land Surface and Routing Models—Recent Results University of
Maryland
12:20– 12:40 Poster Ignite Session
12:40– 14:00: Lunch break and Poster session
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14:00– 15:40 Presentations – Session 2
14:00 – 14:20 Introduction of flood response and risk management in China Siquan Yang,
Ministry of
Emergency
Management,
China
14:20 - 14:40 Assess flood risk under a changing climate using integrated Qiuhong Tang,
hydrologic-hydrodynamic modeling with human activities Chinese
Academy of
Sciences
14:40 - 15:00 The use and evaluation of GloFAS for operational flood forecasting Shaun Harrigan,
ECMWF
15:00 - 15:20 Hydrological Ensemble Prediction – A New Paradigm in Hydrological Qingyun Duan,
Forecasting Beijing Normal
University
15:20 - 15:40 Flood-induced mortality across the globe: spatiotemporal pattern and Qiang Zhang,
influencing factors Beijing Normal
University
15:40 – 16:00 Coffee break
16:00 – 18:00 Coffee break & GFP Marketplace
Find out about new software, tools & ideas and discuss them at the
marketplace! Check the list of market booths further down in the
program
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Day 2: Wednesday, 12 June 2019
Chair: Huan Wu (Sun Yat-sen University)
Time Topic
9:00 - 10:20 Presentations – Session 2
9:00 – 9:20 Recent advances in topography data and hydrodynamic model Dai Yamazaki,
for precise global flood simulation University of
Tokyo
9:20 - 9:40 Some thoughts on the evolution of global flood forecasting Dennis
Lettenmaier,
UCLA
9:40 - 10:00 Projection of precipitation changes over global monsoon Tianjun Zhou,
regions Chinese Academy
of Sciences
10:00 - 10:20 A Near-Real-Time Flood Mapping Chain using Synthetic Xinyi Shen,
Aperture Radar Imagery University of
Connecticut
10:20 – 10:50 Poster session & Coffee break
10:50 –12:30 Presentations – Session 3
10:50 - 11:10 Bridging Science with Governance: through UN-SPIDER for Shirish Ravan, UN
flood risk management and preparing for flood emergency Office for Outer
response Space Affairs
11:10 - 11:30 Evaluation of routed-runoff from land surface models and Aihui Wang,
reanalysis using observed streamflow in Chinese river basins Chinese Academy
of Sciences
11:30 - 11:50 Urban pluvial flood modelling: application study on Beijing Min Li, China
Institute of Water
Resources and
Hydropower
Research
11:50 - 12:10 River size representation in global flood models: a geospatial Mark Bernhofen,
investigation University of
Leeds
12:10 - 12:30 Towards completing the next version of the Global Flood Map Yasir Kaheil, FM
Global
12:30 – 14:00: Lunch break & Poster session
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14:00 – 15:30 Interactive session: GFP User Panel
Composed out of regional/national/local decision makers (e.g. humanitarian aid
organizations, NGOs, civil protection authorities, local decision makers) the user
panel will describe their current needs and information gaps and, together with all
participants, possible solutions or ways forward will be discussed.
Organizers: M. Trigg (Univ. of Leeds) & B. Tellmann (CloudtoStreet)
15:30 – 19:00 Guided tour of the Guangdong Emergency Management Agency
(GEMA)
19:00 Social Dinner - location to be confirmed
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Day 3: Thursday, 13 June 2019
Chair: Albert Kettner (University of Colorado)
Time Topic
9:00 –10:20 Presentations – Session 4
9:00 - 9:20 What flood event map accuracy is required to enable Beth Tellmann,
governments, aid agencies, and insurance companies to Cloud2Street
protect vulnerable lives and livelihoods?
9:20 - 9:40 Error Propagation of Global Precipitation Estimation through Nergui Nanding, Sun
Distributed Hydrological Modelling Yet-sen University
9:40 - 10:00 Progress of flood disaster monitoring and assessment by Jiren Li, China
remote sensing in China Institute of Water
Resources and
Hydropower
Research
10:00 - 10:20 Integrating Global Remote Sensing and Modeling Systems to Albert Kettner, DFO
Support Disaster Relief Agencies
10:20 – 10:50 Poster session & Coffee break
10:50 –12:30 Presentations – Session 5
10:50 - 11:10 Challenges and opportunities enhancing connection of flood Andrew
data to anticipatory flood action and flood response Kruczkiewicz, Red
Cross Red Crescent
Climate Centre -
IRI-Columbia
University
11:10 - 11:30 A few points on facing the flooding risk analysis and flood Qian-ming Lu, DHI
management China
11:30 - 11:50 Mitigating the Increasing Risks of Urban Flooding in Central Zhan Tian, Southern
Shanghai: Options and Analysis University of Science
and Technology
Iuliia Shustikova,
11:50 - 12:10 Potential of a new levee breaching feature of LISFLOOD-FP
University of
model for large-scale studies
Bologna
12:10 - 12:30 A dam failure in the Mekong basin, Laos, 2018: Possible Edward Park, Earth
cause of the failure and impacts of flash flood Observatory of
Singapore
12:30 – 14:00: Lunch break & Posters
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14:00 - 15:00 Discussion: GFP support service and recent GFP Peter Salamon,
activations JRC
15:00 – 15:30 Summary, conclusions, way forward, AOB for the Peter Salamon &
partnership Huan Wu
15:30 Closure of the meeting
Ignite Talks (11 June 2019, 9:30 – 10:30)
Speakers program
# Time Title Speaker
Elke Verbeeten,
1 9:30 ARC River Flood Model African Risk
Capacity
The suitability of the TanDEM-X 90 DEM for
Laurence Hawker,
2 9:35 flood models
University of Bristol
Viktor Lagutov,
Capacity-building activities in promoting use of
3 9:40 Central European
geospatial technologies in flood management
University
Lorenzo Alfieri,
The road towards GloFAS 3.0 – recent
European
4 9:45 developments in the Global Flood Awareness
Commission, Joint
System
Research Centre
Quantifying the effect of morphological features Duncan Livesey,
5 9:50
of river channels on discharge relations University of Leeds
Changes and Attribution of Atmospheric Tianbao Zhao,
6 9:55 Precipitable Water Changes since the 1970s Chinese Academy of
over China Sciences
Marcio Moraes,
7 10:00 GLOFAS in Madeira River Crisis Room
Cemaden
Coastal water resources vulnerability to storm Xuan Yu, Sun
8 10:05
surge inundation Yat-sen University
Khuong Tran, Capital
Flood Mapping Using Time Series Sentinel-1
9 10:10 Normal University,
Data with A Bayesian Probability Analysis
Vietnam
Real-time monitoring and flood outlook for
Mandira Singh
10 10:15 reduced flood risks in the Ganges Brahmaputra
Shrestha, ICIMOD
basin
A Multi-Sourced Flood Inventory in Contiguous Zhijun Huang, Sun
11 10:20
United States During TRMM Era Yat-sen University
Global Flood Studies from Weather to Climate Huan Wu, Sun
12 10:25
Scales: Advancements and Challenges Yat-sen University
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GFP marketplace (11 June 2019, 16:00 – 18:00)
Title Moderators
The Copernicus EMS - Global Flood Awareness System Peter Salamon and Lorenzo Alfieri,
(GloFAS) Joint Research Centre
Flood Risk Management Farhan Aziz, AECOM
Md. Tawhidur Rahaman, Bangladesh
Coastal Flooding around Bay of Bengal University of Engineering and
Technology ( BUET )
Global Flood Monitoring System (GFMS) Robert Adler, University of Maryland
O.CREEDS Mohammad Shahadat Hossain,
Johan Vermeulen, Africa Risk
The ARC River Flood Model (AFM-R)
Capacity
Urban flooding Victor Olajubu, University of Leeds
Map your flood! Beth Tellmann, CloudtoStreet
Zhiqiang Deng, Louisiana State
Low Impact Development (LID)-based Flood Mitigation
University
Roberto Rudari, CIMA Research
Impact and risk computations based on global models
Foundation
Asheesh Sharma, CSIR National
Urban Flood Modelling Environmental Engineering Research
Institute
Jim Nelson, Brigham Young
Global Streamflow Forecasting
University
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Poster program
Title Presenter
A multidisciplinary approach to develop adaptation
strategies to rising coastal flood risk: A case study in
Shanghai Shiqiang Du, Shanghai University
Effect Of Nearshore Structures On Reduction Of Wave Md. Tawhidur Rahaman, Bangladesh
Energy Along Different Locations Of Coastline Of University of Engineering and
Bangladesh Technology ( BUET )
Hydrological Modeling Of Goranchatbari Storm Water
Drainage System Using Storm Water Management Model Mohammad Shahadat Hossain
Likelihood of concurrent climate extremes and variations
over China Zhiyong Liu, Sun Yat-sen University
Effective and Efficient Calibration of Hydrological Models
in Ungauged Basins: Utility of Satellite-based
Evapotranspiration Products Lulu, Jiang, Peking University
Implementing reservoir operation rules in real-time flood
forecasting system Risa Hanazaki, University of Tokyo
Validation and reproducibility of the surface water
hydrodynamics by CaMa-Flood ver.4 Megumi Watanabe, University of Tokyo
Global levee height data estimated by model-based
approach Yoshiaki Tanaka, University of Tokyo
Use of global DEMs for pluvial flood modelling. Victor Olajubu, University of Leeds
A flood inundation hindcast for Europe based on 26-year
simulated streamflow Jeison Sosa, University of Bristol
A Near-Real-Time Flood Mapping Chain using Synthetic Qing Yang and Xinyi Shen, University
Aperture Radar Imagery of Connecticut
Green Infrastructure-Based Drainage Network for
Mitigating Flood Risk in Lakes at Woodland Grove Zhiqioang Deng, Louisiana State
Neighborhood University
Naveen Ragu Ramalingam, Aon Impact
Developing flood risk maps for India Forecasting
Asheesh Sharma, CSIR National
Environmental Engineering Research
Urban Flood Modelling Institute
Moving towards a Global Flood Model Validation
Framework Mark Trigg, University of Leeds
Error Propagation of Global Precipitation Estimation Nergui Nanding, Sun Yet-sen
through Distributed Hydrological Modelling University
Exposure Analysis of the Flood Risk in Hexi Corridor with
SSPs scenarios Guangxi Zhu, Beijing Normal University
A long-term land surface hydrological fluxes and states Yue Miao, Institute of Atmospheric
dataset for China Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
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Climatology and Interannual Variability of Floods During
the TRMM Era Yan Yan, Sun Yet-sen University
Uncertainty estimation and improvement of land surface
hydrological simulations in China Using land surface
model Jianguo Liu, Huaihua University
Impact of Human Activities on Flood Process in Chabagou Shuhong Mo, Xi’an University of
Basin of the Loess Plateau Technology
Jiayi Fang, East China Normal
China Coastal flood risk in China - Application of DIVA University
Xinshun Pan, Guangdong
Extreme precipitation Meteorological Service
Investigation and Numerical Simulation of Storm Surge of Fumiya Inoue, MS&AD InterRisk
Typhoon 1821 Resarch & Consulting, Inc.
A potential bare-earth DEM in urban areas from Global
Digital Elevation Models for flood inundation Yinxue Liu, University of Bristol
Historical and Potential Future Changes of Terrestrial
Water Storage from GRACE and Ensemble Model Binghao Jia, Institute of Atmospheric
Simulations Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Hydrologic Modeling as a Service (HMaaS): A new
approach to hydrologic modeling Michael Souffront, Aquaveo, LLC
Evaluation of real-time global flood modeling with satellite
Naijun Zhou, University of Maryland
surface inundation observations from SMAP
Jose Ines Loria Palma, Male, Mexico
San Crisanto, a sustainable development project
Global Rapid Flood Mapping with Spaceborne SAR
Sang-Ho Yun, NASA - JPL
Observations
Joost Beckers, Deltares
Open Data for Resilience Index
Marcio Moraes, Cemaden
GLOFAS in Madeira River Crisis Room
Potential of a new levee breaching feature of
Iuliia Shustikova, University of Bologna
LISFLOOD-FP model for large-scale studies
Lorenzo Alfieri, European
A global partnership for flood risk reduction Commission, Joint Research Centre
Md Sahidul Islam, China Three Gorges
TBD University
Zhijun Huang, Sun Yat-sen University
A Multi-Sourced Flood Inventory in Contiguous United State
Flood Modeling for The Lancang-Mekong River Basin Jie Wang, CAS
A New Global Hydrography Database at Multiple Spatial Zequn Huang, Sun Yet-sen University
Resolutions Based on MERIT DEM and DRT Algorithm
Fuzzy risk assessment of flash flooding using a cloud-basedJiao Wang, Sun Yet-sen University
information diffusion approach
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Study on theory feasibility of decision-making operational Wendong Hu, Chengdu University of
intelligent support system for flood forecast in seamless gridInformation Technology
service
Flood Forecasting in Ungauged Basin Using Water-Heat Guangyuan Kan, China Institute of Water
Balance Theory and Remote Sensing-Based Distributed Resources and Hydropower Research
Hydrological-Hydrodynamic-Thermodynamic model
Qian Zhang, Sun Yet-sen University
Study on community resilience to mountain flood
Discussion on a new method for estimating after floods the Li Xu, Beijing Normal University
spatial distribution of rainfall
A Study on Flood Risk Mapping of a Typical Region in Zhi Dong, Guangdong Research Institute
Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area of Water Resources & Hydropower
Research and Application of Coupled Yan Peng, Guangdong Research
Atmospheric-Hydrological Modeling System on Flood Institute of Water Resources and
Forecasting Hydropower
The Probabilistic Flood Prediction Based on Reconstructing Linna Zhao, Chinese Academy of
Space–Time Variability in Ensemble over the Huaihe Basin Meteorological Sciences
Analysis on the Characteristics of Extreme Precipitation in Shaobo Zhang, Chengdu University of
Southwest China Information Technology
Integrating Remote Sensing Data with WRF model for Wen Xiaohang, Chengdu University of
Improve precipitation simulations in China Information Technology
Shihu Zhao, China Land Remote
Sensing Satellite Development and Land
Land Satellite Remote Sensing Application Center, MNR Surface/Cover Application
Study on the formation mechanism of urban waterlogging Shanfeng He, Henan Polytechnic
disaster under changing environment University
Study on real-time and dynamic rainstorm flooding analysis Jing Wang, China institute of water
system in urban area resources and hydropower research
Towards high resolution flood monitoring: An integrated Ziyue Zeng, Tsinghua University
methodology using passive microwave brightness
temperatures and Sentinel synthetic aperture radar imagery
Study and Practice on Flood Forecast of Three Gorges Peng Li, Three Gorges Cascade
Reservoir Dispatch & Communication Center
Kai Liu, Beijing Normal University
TBD
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Logistics
Meeting venue and Accommodation
The meeting venue is Ramada Pearl Guangzhou, located at 9 Guangzhou Dadao
zhongmingyue yilu, Guangzhou，Guangdong 510600 China. （会议地址：广州凯旋华美达大酒
店，广州大道中明月一路九号 邮政编码：510600）
A number of rooms was pre-booked in the same hotel as the meeting venue，Ramada Pearl
Guangzhou. The pre-booked room options include:
Option 1: Luxurious business king size bed, river and tower view, tax and breakfast included,
GFP discounted rate at 675 RMB.
Option 2: Business king size bed, river and tower view, tax and breakfast included, GFP
discounted rate at 625 RMB.
Option 3: Normal king size bed or double queen size beds, tax and breakfast included, GFP
discounted rate at 575 RMB.
Participants should book their accommodation by sending an email to GFP2019@hotmail.com
to get discounted rates and their preferred room by April 1, 2019, with information of full name,
passport ID number, and room option. The number of rooms with river and tower view is limited,
and they will be booked on a first come and first served basis.
Parking
Free visitor parking is available at the meeting venue Ramada Pearl Guangzhou.
Emergency
● Call 120 from any phone
● GFP local host numbers: 86-181-3868-5990 (Huan Wu); 86-150-0756-1279 (Nanding);
86-137-1944-7348 (Yangyang Ning)
Social Dinner
The social dinner will take place on Day 2 (June 12，2019) evening，in Guangzhou.
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Transportation
● How to get to Guangzhou
For international participants, the most convenient way to travel to Guangzhou is by airplane to
the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), which is about 50 minutes to the meeting
venue by car. We recommend to arrive Guangzhou through CAN airport.
Some participants may choose to fly to Hong Kong or Macao airport. From there you can reach
Guangzhou by ground transportations, which is also very convenient and allows more flight
options.
● Local Ground Transportation to the meeting venue
If you arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), the local organizer will provide
free shuttle assistance from the airport to the meeting venue on fixed schedules (more details
will be given after participant registration for best working-out). Free shuttle service may be
flexible depending on the flight arrival information that we collect. If you schedule does not fit
with the shuttle service, the best alternative to reach the meeting venue is probably by taxi,
which is also very easy to get at the airport, just following the airport road sign. The cost of taxi
from the airport to the meeting venue is about 120 RMB.
If you arrive at Hong-Kong International Airport (HKG), you can reach Guangzhou by airport
bus, ferry or train. Ferry and airport shuttle are the recommended options because they can be
reached from inside the airport by following the signs.
(1) By airport shuttle, it takes about three and half hours, at a price of ~200RMB， to
Guangzhou, where one can get off at any of the following four stations, i.e., “China Hotel, A
Marriott Hotel, (中国大酒店)”，“The Garden Hotel Guangzhou (花园酒店 )”，“Guangzhou
Hotel(广州宾馆)”， “Rosedale Hotel & Suite(珀丽酒店)”, and then take taxi to the meeting
venue within about 15 minutes. The airport shuttles are available approximately every 25
minutes from 7:30 to 22:15. Note that after 22:15, there may be fewer or no shuttles. To
take a shuttle, you need to go through Hong-Kong border control first. The local host will
provide free shuttle or taxi assistance for participants to get back to the shuttle stations for
their return flight through HKG. By taking the airport shuttle, you will have an
opportunity to ride on the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge (HZMB), both the
longest sea crossing and the longest fixed link on earth, a 55-kilometre (34 mi)
bridge–tunnel system consisting of a series of three cable-stayed bridges, an undersea
tunnel, and four artificial islands, which are a very enjoyable travelling experience.
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(2) By ferry, it takes about 110 minutes from the Port of Hong Kong Airport to Panyu Lotus
Mountain Port, Guangzhou (“广州番禺莲花山港”). Once you land on Guangzhou, catch a
taxi to the meeting venue, which takes about one hour to the venue (see direction map
below). The advantage of the ferry ride is that you don’t need to go through Hong Kong
border control. You can just buy a ferry ticket, at the price of about 250 RMB, in the airport
following the sign. Note that the ferry departs only three times per day, i.e., 10:30, 15:20,
18:40.
Directions
Location of the Conference Venue, Ramada Pearl Guangzhou, and the taxi route from
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to the Conference Venue.
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From conference venue to Guangdong Emergency Management Agency
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From conference venue to Sun Yat-sen University South Campus
From Port of Hong Kong Airport to Panyu Lotus Mountain Port, Guangzhou (“广州番禺莲花山
港”) by ferry
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From Panyu Lotus Mountain Port, Guangzhou (“广州番禺莲花山港”) to the meeting venue by
taxi
Simple steps to apply for a Visa to China
To apply for a China (mainland) visa, you need to complete an application form
attached with your recently-taken color photo, prepare a valid passport, and submit
them along with other supporting documents to the nearest Chinese embassy or
consulate which is in charge of your residence area. Check the step-by-step guide on
how to apply for a China visa below for details.
1. Check whether you need a visa
An essential thing to do is to check whether you need a visa before starting the
following process. As long as you are eligible for China's visa-free policies, you don't
need the visa, but some documents like your passport, in and out transportation tickets
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and sometimes sufficient funds still need to be prepared for immigration check.
Please note that ordinary passport holders from Singapore, Brunei and Japan are
allowed to enter China without visas for up to 15 days for tourism, visiting family or
friends, or minor business purposes provided they enter through international ports
open to foreigners. According to Mutual Visa Exemption, Qatar citizens with ordinary
passports may stay in China for less than 30 days without visa.
2. Check which visa you need to get
Based on your travel purpose, determine which visa you are going to get. Read China
Visa Types to select one which suits you most. For academic activities, F visa is
suitable.
3. Prepare all documents needed (China F Visa)
Documents required for China F Visa include passport and visa application form
attached with a recently-taken photo. Besides, other supporting documents are
required. For instance, if you apply for a F visa, the supporting documents will refer to
an invitation letter from relevant entity, individual or duly authorized Chinese institute.
Be sure that your documents meet the requirements of the Chinese embassy or
consulate in your country.
(1) Passport:
Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity and at least
one blank visa page, and a photocopy of the passport's data page and
the photo page if it is separate.
(2) Visa Application Form and Photo:
One accurately and truthfully completed Visa Application Form (V.2013) with
a recently-taken color passport photo (bare-head, full face) against a white
background (size: 48mm x 33mm) attached. For details please click here.
There are two ways to prepare your application form. You may complete an
Online Application Form (where a Visa Centre provides such service), print it
out and sign it; or, you can download the application form from our website
and fill it out manually and sign it. Please remember to bring the completed
form to the Visa Centre to submit your application.
(3) Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to those not applying
for the visa in their country of citizenship) If you are not applying for
the visa in the country of your citizenship, you must provide the
original and photocopy of your valid certificates of residence,
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employment or student status, or other valid certificates of legal stay
provided by the relevant authorities of the country where the Visa
Centre is located.
(4) For China F visa multiple entry, copies of previous Chinese visas (on one
A4 paper) are required.
(5) Photocopy of previous Chinese passports or previous Chinese visas
(applicable to those who were Chinese citizens and have obtained
foreign citizenship)
(6) Other supporting documents:
An official invitation letter issued by a relevant entity or individual in China.
The invitation letter should contain:
(i) Information of the applicant (incl. full name, gender,
date of birth, etc.);
(ii) Information regarding the planned visit (incl. purpose of
visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited,
relationship between the applicant and the inviting entity
or individual, and details of any financial support to be
provided during the stay in China);
(iii) Information of the inviting party (incl.name, contact
telephone number, address, stamp, signature of the legal
representative or individual).
An invitation letter and a visa information form will be provided to GFP
meeting participants, if requested, after they submit their meeting
registration. For visa application assistance, please contact local organizer,
Dr. Nanding Nergui, nanding@mail.sysu.edu.cn.
Note: Under some circumstances, the applicants may be required to submit a
copy of Chinese hotel reservation, return air ticket booking and financial
proof.
4. Submit the application
Visit the Chinese embassy, consulate or Chinese Visa Application Center (CVASC) which
serves your residence area. All visa applicants are required to attend their nearest
China Visa Application Service Centre in person to provide biometric fingerprints. In
some consular offices and CVASCs, mail service is also available (please check
individually). You can do your application in person, and collect your passport by post.
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5. Application Processing Time
The normal processing time is four working days including the day you submit the
application and the day you collect. Remember there might be additional non-working
days for Chinese public holidays. Express service and rush service are also provided in
most countries. By paying an additional fee you can usually have your application
processed faster. It is normally possible to have your application processed overnight,
for collection in the following afternoon, though some offices might offer a same-day
service if you arrive in the office soon after opening. In general, try to apply for it well
in advance to allow for any delay.
6. Best time to apply for a China visa
The best time to apply for China visa is one or two months before your
departure date. Usually, a China F visa is valid for only one months from the date of
issue.
More information on visiting/transiting to Hong Kong
Although Hong Kong is a part of China, as a Special Administrative Region (SAR), it has
its own entry regulations. This means the normal Chinese visa does not work for Hong
Kong and vice versa. Generally, Hong Kong is very open to foreigners and Hong Kong
visa is not required for tourists from more than 160 countries. A stay ranging from 7 to
180 days is granted according to nationality. People from those Hong Kong visa free
countries, however, need to get a HK visa if they intend to work, study, establish or
join in a business there or if their tour is beyond the granted visa-free stay length.
Please see the Part 2 for HK Visa Exemption for Foreign Countries/Areas. UK nationals,
provided they meet the basic criteria, may enter HK for 180 days without obtaining a
visa in advance. USA citizens, Canadians, Australians, New Zealanders and most
European nationals may enter for 90 days. Others are variously restricted to 30, 14, or
7 days, or in the case of a few countries will only be permitted to enter having
previously obtained a visa. There is usually no problem re-entering unless the
immigration authorities feel you are breaking some rules such as being engaged in
business.
All visitors arriving at Immigration control points will be issued with landing slips in lieu
of stamping on their passports/travel documents. Conditions and limit of stay in HK, as
well as visitor’s personal information and arrival date will be included in the landing slip.
Upon departure, no slip will be issued and the travel documents will not be stamped.
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Basic Entry Requirements for All Foreign Visitors to HKSAR
· have a minimum validity on passport of 1 month beyond the
intended stay, or the duration of the visa may be restricted so that
there will be one month after the visa expiry
· properly complete the immigration card on arrival
· have a visa if your nationality is required to have one
· have onward or return travel arrangements
· have sufficient funds for your stay without working, based on
Immigration's definition, not yours
· no serious criminal records and unlikely to be involved in crime,
nor be considered a security risk
Most travelers, especially from western countries, are not checked for compliance with
the last three but all travelers should allow for the possibility that immigration might
choose to check you. You should also check with your airline's regulations as they may
not allow you to fly if you do not meet the stated entry requirement
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Tourism in Guangzhou
Below you’ll find a selection of activities and attractions suggested by the GFP meeting
host. We wish you a pleasant stay in China!
1. The Museum of the Nanyue King of Western Han Dynasty
西汉南越王博物馆 (http://www.gznywmuseum.org/ )
The second Nanyue King Zhao Mo’s tomb, discovered in 1983, is the earliest stone tomb with painting in the
area of South China. More than one thousand relics were unearthed from the intact tomb. They reflect the
development of the kingdom’s politics, economy and culture 2000 years ago. The Nanyue King’s tomb is the
most precious historical cultural heritage of Guangzhou and one of the major archaeological discoveries in
China.
Distance from venue: 30 minutes by taxi, 50 minutes taking public transportation
Address: No.867 Jiefang North Road., Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China
（广州市越秀区解放北路867号）
Suggested duration: 1-3 hours
Tickets: 12 RMB (Cash only)
Opening Hours: 9:00-17:30. Ticketing Stops at 16:45
2. Nanyue Kingdom Palace Museum
南越王宫博物馆 (http://english.gz.gov.cn/gzgoven/s9273/200611/800558.shtml )
Located in the center of Guangzhou, the Archaeological Site of the Nanyue Kingdom Palace, the site of both
palaces of Nanyue and Nanhan Kingdom, remained to be a locus of governmental offices ever since the
unification of Qin Dynasty. Remains of palaces and garden of Nanyue and palaces of Nanhan Kingdom have
been unearthed in this site. Besides, the layers of ruins, piling upwards from the Qin Dynasty to the republic of
China have also been found.
Distance from venue: 30 minutes by taxi, 40 minutes taking public transportation
Address: No.316 Zhongshan Si Road, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China
（广州市越秀区中山四路316号）
Suggested duration: 1-3 hours
Tickets: Free. 800 tickets will be distributed every day.
Opening Hours: 9:30-15:30, closed on Mondays (no tickets offered after 15:00)
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3. Guangdong Museum
广东省博物馆 新馆（http://www.gdmuseum.com/ ）
Guangdong Museum is a comprehensive museum with collection of over 160,000 pieces (sets). Permanent
exhibitions in terms of Guangdong History and Culture, Guangdong Natural Resource and arts (such as the
Duan inkstone, Chaozhou Woodcarving and Pottery and Porcelain) as well as temporary exhibitions are
exhibited in it.
Distance from venue: 22minutes on foot, 15 minutes by taxi, 35 minutes taking public transportation
Address: No. 2 Zhujiang East Road, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City
（广州市天河区珠江新城珠江东路2号）
Suggested duration: More than 3 hours
Tickets: Free. The museum offers a maximum of 5,000 complimentary tickets to visitors a day. These tickets
are available on a first-come, first served basis.
Opening Hours: 9:00 - 17:00, closed on Mondays (Last admission at 16:00)
4. Guangzhou Museum (Zhenhai Tower Exhibition Area)
广州博物馆 镇海楼展区（https://www.guangzhoumuseum.cn/ ）
In the embrace of the verdant and beautiful Yuexiu Mountain, Guangzhou Museum is located in Zhenhai
Tower. The tower was initially built along with the protective walls on top of the mountain in 1380, when
Guangzhou underwent significant reconstruction. It was nominated as one of the Eight Sights of the City of
Goats, and is still one of the Top Ten Tourist Attractions of Guangzhou today.
Guangzhou Museum is a comprehensive historical museum. The permanent exhibition Guangzhou History
offers a kaleidoscopic array of the city history and culture for the visitors through nearly 1,000 exhibits.
Distance from venue: 40 minutes by taxi, 50 minutes taking public transportation
Address: Zhenhai Tower, Yuexiu Mountain, Jiefang Bei Lu, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City
（广州市越秀区解放北路越秀公园内镇海楼）
Suggested duration: 1-3 hours
Tickets: 10 RMB
Opening Hours: 9:00-17:30, closed on Mondays (no tickets offered after 17:00)
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5. Yu Yin Shan Fang 余荫山房（http://www.yuyinshanfang.com/index.aspx ）
Yu Yin Shan Fang was built in the Qing Tongzhi decade (1871). It has a one hundred and forty years history.
Yu Yin Shan Fang and Foshan Liangyuan Garden, Dongguan Keyuan Park, Shunde Qinghui Garden were
known as Guangdong Four Famous Gardens. The brick carvings, wood carvings, lime carvings and stone
carvings are rich and varied, and demonstrate Yu Yin Shan Fang exquisite style and serving to justify its
reputation as a famous garden.
Distance from venue: 60 minutes by taxi, 70 minutes taking public transportation
Address: North Street of Nancun Town, Panyu District, Guangzhou City
（广东省广州市番禺区南村镇北大街）
Suggested duration: 1-3 hours
Tickets: 18RMB
Opening Hours: 8:00-17:30
6. Shawan Ancient Town 沙湾古镇
Shawan Ancient Town was built in the Southern Song Dynasty (1127 - 1279), it has a history of over 800
years. Characterized by the architectural style of south China, the history and culture of the Ming and Qing
Dynasties (1368-1911) and the Republic of China (1912-1949), Shawan Ancient Town is a typical southern
town surrounded by water. Some intangible cultural heritages, such as Cantonese folk music, the lion dance,
and Piaose (a kind of folk-art integrating play, magic, acrobatics, music and dance), are well preserved.
Distance from venue: 90 minutes by taxi, 70 minutes taking public transportation
Address: No.10 Daxiangchong Lu, Shawan, Panyu District, Guangzhou
（广东省广州市番禺区沙湾大巷涌路10号沙湾古镇）
Suggested duration: One day
Tickets: 40 RMB
Opening Hours: 09:30 – 17:30
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Bar Streets
1. Pati Bar Street 琶醍酒吧街
Address: No.118, Modiesha Street, Yuejiang West Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou City
（广州市海珠区阅江西路磨碟沙大街118号）
Distance from venue: 15 minutes by taxi, 45 minutes taking public transportation
2. Yangjiang Road Bar Street 沿江路酒吧街
Address: Yanjiang West Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City
（广州市越秀区沿江西路）
Distance from venue: 20 minutes by taxi, 40 minutes taking public transportation
3. Huanshi Road 环市路酒吧街
Address: Huanshi East Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City
（广州市越秀区环市东路附近）
Distance from venue: 15 minutes by taxi, 30 minutes taking public transportation
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4. Bai’etan Bar Street 白鹅潭风情酒吧街
Address: Changdi Street, Fangcun, Liwan District, Guangzhou City
（广州市荔湾区芳村花地街长堤路）
Distance from venue: 30 minutes by taxi, 60 minutes taking public transportation
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GFP Steering Committee
Peter Salamon (European Commission, Italy)
Huan Wu (Sun Yat-sen University, China)
Albert Kettner (University of Colorado,USA)
Sagy Cohen (University of Alabama, USA)
Erin Coughlan de Perez (Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, Netherlands)
Ana Prados (University of Maryland,USA)
Roberto Rudari (CIMA Research Foundation, Italy)
Mark Trigg (University of Leeds, UK)
Albrecht Weerts (Deltares, Netherlands)
Organizing committee
Lorenzo Alfieri (European Commission, Italy)
Huan Wu (Sun Yat-sen University, China)
Nanding (Sun Yat-sen University, China)
Jingjing Zhao (Sun Yat-sen University, China)
Yangyang Ning (Sun Yat-sen University, China)
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