How to get from Shenzhen to Hong Kong airport. How to get from Shenzhen to Hong Kong. How to get to Shenzhen from the airport by taxi
The border between Shenzhen and Hong Kong can be crossed in 15 minutes if there are no crowds of Chinese there. There are several border crossings between the special economic zone in southern China and its special administrative region, and on one side or the other, the city center can be reached by different routes.
Shenzhen metro map. You can get there by car, by ferry, or by bus, but we will only tell you about our short experience of crossing the border at the land border crossing, and most importantly, we got to the border by metro. You can walk, for example, along the Luohu - Lo Wu crossing; there is also a train station on the mainland side, but according to our host, this crossing is very busy.
Therefore, we decided to go to the Futian Checkpoint station, where there is a bridge across the small Shenzhen River with checkpoints on both sides. This crossing is less crowded, the terminal is modern and quite spacious. When we rise from the metro, counters are waiting for us on the third floor passport control.
There you need to fill out a departure card; the Chinese looked at our photos and work residence permit stickers for a long time and stamped our departure next to them. With these residence permits, we can freely cross the border, but unlike residents of Shenzhen living in the border area, we do not need to obtain a visa to Hong Kong, which is quite difficult for them.
Next we walked across the bridge (cover photo). Convenient passenger conveyors speed up the journey, we fill out the arrival card and the special region stamp is already in our passport, and we arrived at the Lok Ma Chau metro station, the eastern line of the Hong Kong metro. The exchange office is on the ground floor, where we changed a small amount so that it would be enough for travel to our hostel.
How to get from the Chinese border to central Hong Kong
For those who do not want to waste time, we advise you to immediately go up to the second floor and jump on the MTR metro, which will take you directly to the Kowloon area, the fare is 38 Hong Kong dollars and in an hour you can already get to the surface in the hostel area. And for those who have time and want to save a couple of tens of dollars, we advise you to go to the center by bus.
We had time and we chose this path, it will take more time, about two hours. The first thing that had to be done was to find a way out of the border zone. Everything is done so that passengers would move without hesitation to the entrance of the metro line, which is on the second floor. The exit from the terminal to the street is inconspicuously hidden on the left, immediately after the exit beyond the border control line.
Bus terminal. Bus stop B1 At the bus stop, we first jump on the double-decker bus B1 for HKD 12$, which will take us to Yuen Long (it’s better to immediately change the money into coins so that you have something to throw on the bus).
We are immediately surprised, we see that we are in a special place - left-hand traffic, crowds of expats, and many Chinese who know English language, free access to all sites blocked in mainland China.
In the Yuen Long area, you need to change to the next bus - 268B, it goes directly to Kowloon, for example, Tsim Sha Tsui East metro station.
The main secret is that it goes to the center not from the same stop where the B1 bus brings us, but from the opposite side (approximately from McDonald's).
Bus stop 268B The fare costs HKD 17$. In the evening we arrived at the metro station, exchanged yuan for local dollars (if you change amounts from 1000 yuan, the rate will be close to the official bank rate) and checked into the New China Guesthouse, which is located in the Chungking Mansion building. We can only hope that crossing the border from Hong Kong to Shenzhen on the way back will be just as easy.
A trip to the "jewel of the world economy" - Hong Kong - is a must if you want to see Asia at its best.
We live in Shanghai, so we will tell you in detail about the optimal route to Hong Kong through China.
There are 2 optimal ways for real travelers:
1. Direct flight from any large city world, or China, to Hong Kong.
2. Flight from any major city in China to Shenzhen, and then cross the border on foot.
Let's consider the first option.
It is suitable for those who:
1. Located outside of China and who does not have a Chinese visa
2. Limited in time
3. Has no desire or opportunity to load up your trip with additional activities
4. It’s better to overpay for comfort than for adventure.
5. Doesn’t want to “fight the Chinese system” without knowing Chinese
Direct flights to Hong Kong are naturally more expensive. The difference in ticket price, on average, can range from 50 to 150$.
This option is the simplest, does not require any effort, just money, as they say.
We have a lot of free time, a desire to see China far and wide, a desire to save money and a lot of living energy, so we chose the second option, which is full of adventures and new discoveries.
How to plan a trip through Shenzhen?
1. Book a hotel in Shenzhen, near the metro station bordering Hong Kong, in advance through booking.com.
2. Prepare a list of top places that you definitely want to visit in Shenzhen on the day of your arrival.
3. Plan your visit to Hong Kong in terms of time and order of visiting attractions (since unnecessary travel around the city will cost you VERY EXPENSIVE, and spending time choosing an attraction already in Hong Kong is somehow stupid)
After landing at Shenzhen airport at 11:00 on Friday, we immediately went to our hotel, which we had pre-booked through booking.com. When leaving the airport, you need to follow the signs; here you have to make a choice: use a taxi, or take the metro, which can be reached by bus, which runs every 10-15 minutes. The bus fare is 2 yuan. The trip takes about 10 minutes.
It took us about 1.5 hours to get from the airport to the hotel (located near the border crossing with Hong Kong) (bus + metro + walk from the metro to the hotel). But, living close to the border with Hong Kong, you will not need to waste precious energy on exhausting trips on the Shenzhen metro. You will really need them in Hong Kong!)
Most cheap option how to get from Shenzhen to Hong Kong- Metro.
The most optimal border crossing point, in terms of congestion, is Luo Hu (Chinese: 罗湖). Luo Hu is one of the Shenzhen MRT stations, so getting there is easy. The border checkpoint is open from 06:40 to 24:00.
You can find out more about the main border points in China.
There are dozens of currency exchange points at the subway exit that will help you exchange Chinese Yuan for Hong Kong Dollar. I don’t recommend changing money at the first exchange office, which has the longest queue of Chinese people - you should go further and exchange money without a queue and at a more favorable rate.
Always follow the direction of the signs located literally at every step. The next point of your transition is a huge queue of Chinese - checking documents before leaving Chinese territory. Here I would like to say a special thank you to the Chinese government; to the left of the Chinese queue there is a special queue for foreigners, which is several times smaller than the Chinese one. So, having passed this point, you just have to go through the second passport control in order to enter the territory of Hong Kong.
Most often, foreigners living in China travel to Hong Kong for the purpose of affixing a customs stamp, since the maximum period of residence for business and tourist visas in China is about 1-3 months. This is the so-called “visa wound”, that is, a departure to update the visa corridor. Usually, to renew a visa, people travel to the following destinations: Macau, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam. But the most popular and convenient route is still traveling to Hong Kong via Shenzhen.
Shenzhen is a city bordering Hong Kong with several checkpoints, both land and sea. The bulk of all tourists enter Hong Kong through this city.
Let's consider the main checkpoints and transitions from China to Hong Kong, their pros and cons.
Border crossings Shenzhen - Hong Kong
There are 6 border control points between Shenzhen and Hong Kong:ShenzhenWan / 深圳湾口岸
At the port of Shenzhen, you can purchase a bus ticket and go directly to Hong Kong via the road bridge. Bus services connect the port to all areas of Hong Kong, including the Airport and Disneyland.Nearest metro: Dengliang
Opening hours are from 6:30 to 0:00.
Huanggang port /皇岗口岸
The only 24-hour checkpoint from Shenzhen to Hong Kong.The disadvantage of this port is that the port does not have a metro station, and you will have to get to the city by bus or taxi. Bus service to the port is also 24 hours (including Hong Kong Airport.)
Opening hours: 24 hours.
Luohu / 罗湖口岸
The most popular crossing through which the main passenger flow to and from Hong Kong passes. Is in close proximity to Shenzhen Railway Station. During peak hours and holidays Long queues are possible.Subway station: Luohu station, In Hong Kong, transfer from – LoWu station.
Opening hours: 6:30 to 0:00
Shatou jiao port/ 沙头角口岸
Located in the eastern part of Shenzhen, 25 km from the city center.In Hong Kong, the crossing is in the Sha Tau Kok area.
The crossing's opening hours are from 7:00 to 22:00.
Wenjindu Port / 文锦渡口岸
The quietest of all the crossings, even on holidays it is not quite crowded. There are practically no queues as such. Located in the Luohu area.The subway station in ShZh is Wenjin station, in Hong Kong the transition in the area is Man Kam To.
Opening hours from 7:00 to 22:00.
Futian port / 福田口岸
The second most popular passenger crossing. It is located relatively close to the city center.Subway station in Shenzhen: Futian port. In Hong Kong, exit to the station is Lok Ma Chau.
Opening hours: from 7:00 to 22:00.
Other checkpoints
- Shenzhen BaoAn airport - flights and buses
- Fuyong port - ferry.
- Shekou port is a luxury speed boat.
- Shenzhen North station and Futian railway station - high-speed train.
We will tell you how to easily get from Shenzhen to Hong Kong.
We will highlight for you the most important things you should know when traveling to Hong Kong.
- During the border crossing, you do not need to go anywhere or move to other terminals, the entire process takes place along the exit route and the last station.
- If you plan to travel from China to Hong Kong and then re-enter China, you should ensure that your visa allows re-entry. If you have a tourist visa for one entry and exit, then you will not be able to get back to China, since you will be marked “exit” at customs.
- You can exchange money for Hong Kong dollars before and after the border without leaving the metro.
Instructions on how to get to the Hong Kong border by Shenzhen metro:
To get to Hong Kong Customs, you need to take the subway to the last station in Shenzhen. The name of the station in Shenzhen is Luohu, Hong Kong name: Lo Wu. Afterwards, you must go to the customs entrance, there will be signs that will prevent you from getting lost. 2nd floor for foreigners , 3rd floor for the Chinese. Before customs you need to fill out a migration card, only after that you can go through customs control. You then enter the area between Hong Kong and China. When you find yourself in this zone, you go through a second customs control, according to the same scheme, foreigners on the 2nd floor , the Chinese are in 3rd. You fill out the second migration form, after which you will be issued a visa.
Once you've crossed the border, you'll be on the Hong Kong MRT, which costs approximately HK$42 to get to the center. Tickets can be purchased through an electronic terminal or through the box office. You receive a ticket in the form of a card, which under no circumstances should you lose , since you will use the same card to exit the metro.
We told you the most important three aspects of a trip to Hong Kong, and also described instructions on how to get from point A to point B.
How to get from Hong Kong (airport) to Shenzhen.
Ferry
On a ferryboat: after getting off the plane, ( Not getting your luggage and not going through passport control!!) you need to follow the “Ferry” signs to zone E2 (see diagram), where you can buy a ferry ticket (Ferry to Shenzhen). Tickets cost between HK$150 and HK$220 (depending on the day of the week and time of day). When purchasing a ticket, you should give your baggage receipt to the cashier - the staff will use it to pick up your luggage and deliver it to the ferry. Passport control is passed upon arrival in Shenzhen, at which time you can collect your luggage. The swim lasts only half an hour. Before purchasing a ticket, you should decide whether you need to go to Shenzhen Fuyong or Shenzhen Shekou (different areas of Shenzhen).
Bus
By direct bus (coach, coach) from Coach Station in terminal 2. In the second terminal there are counters selling bus tickets. A ticket costs on average 190 – 250 Hong Kong dollars. The passenger is taken by bus to the Huanggang border crossing: the bus travels from the airport without stops (options are possible) to the Hong Kong border, then all passengers leave the bus with all their luggage, cross the border independently (on foot) (passport and customs control), after which they find themselves as between two borders - they have already left Hong Kong, but have not yet entered China. Next, passengers board their bus again (you need to remember the number and company, or do not let go of the ticket), drive for literally one minute, get off again with all their luggage, and again go through customs and passport control. After passing it, they leave in Shenzhen. They then board their bus again and travel to the destination indicated on the ticket. You can buy a ticket only to Huanggang (which is much cheaper - only 100 - 130 HK$), but then, after passing through Chinese customs, the passenger must decide for himself which transport to take next (metro, taxi or bus). The trip takes approximately 1.5 hours.
Regular bus
By regular bus A43 through the Luohu/Lo Wu border crossing. The bus runs from the Airport to the Fanling stop (that is, you need to go from beginning to end). At the final stop, you should get off and walk about 200 meters to the metro following the signs and ride it from Sheung Shui station to Lo Wu. At this station you need to follow the signs “to Shenzhen”, which will lead you to customs and passport control. Cost: HK$30.9 by bus + HK$21 by metro. The bus runs from 05:20 to 22:30. The trip takes approximately 1.5 – 2 hours.
Metro
Metro
you need to get there with transfers: from the Airport MRT station (Airport Express line) -> transfer at Tsing Yi station to the Tung Chung line -> transfer at Lai King station to the Tsuen Wan line -> transfer at Prince Edward station to the Kwun Tong line -> transfer at Kowloon Tong station, take the East Rail line -> go to Lo Wu. The whole route can be traced more clearly on the Hong Kong subway map. Click on the picture on the right to enlarge. The cost of the entire trip is 100.5 HK$.
At Lo Wu Station, there will be signs "To Shenzhen" or "To Mainland China" at the exit. You should follow them to the place of customs and passport control. After completing them, you will find yourself in Shenzhen.
Taxi
By taxi getting from the airport to the Lok Ma Chau / Huanggang border crossing (i.e. without leaving Hong Kong) costs approximately 310 - 350 HK$. However, a person who speaks good English can negotiate with a taxi driver to take him there for a fixed fee (200 - 250 HK$). This crossing operates around the clock, so the “taxi + this border crossing” option is best suited for people arriving on an Aeroflot night flight. There are taxi prices from the airport to different points.
About land border crossings
There is a total distance between Hong Kong and Shenzhen six border crossings
: Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang, Lok Ma Chau/Futian Kou'an, Lo Wu/Luohu, Sha Tau Kok/Shatoujiao, Man Kam To/Wenjindu and Shenzhen Wan. These crossings have dual names, as one is in Cantonese (from the Hong Kong side) and the other is in Mandarin (from the mainland China side).
The Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang and Lo Wu/Luohu crossings are the most popular, as they are accessible by subway lines from both Hong Kong and Shenzhen.