Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Train
MTR's Lo Wu-bound or Lok Ma Chau-bound trains (1st/2nd class HK$72/36 if
you start from Hung Hom) are the most convenient transport to Shēnzhèn from Hong
Kong. The first train to Lo Wu/Lok Ma Chau leaves Hung Hom station at 5.30/5.35am,
the last at 11.07/9.35pm, and the trip takes about 44/49 minutes. Both connect with the
metro in Shēnzhèn once across the border.
Bus
Frequent buses run by China Travel Tours Transportation Services (CTS; 2764
9803;
http://ctsbus.hkcts.com
)
head to the Huánggăng border crossing (near Lok Ma
Chau) and Shēnzhèn Bay () at Shékǒu from multiple departure points including Metro-
park Hotel in Causeway Bay, CTS branches in Wan Chai, Sheung Wan, Mong Kok and
Prince Edward. Fares range from HK$40 to HK$50 (one way). Shēnzhèn has a cheap and
efficient network of buses and minibuses (tickets ¥2 to 7).
Boat
The Chu Kong Passenger Transportation Company (2858 3876;
www.cksp.com.hk
)
has six jet-cat departures (economy/1st class HK$140/180, one hour) daily from the Hong
Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal to Shékǒu port from 10am to 8.30pm. Fourteen ferries de-
part from Hong Kong airport (HK$220, 30 minutes one way) between 9am and 9.45pm.
Getting Around
Metro
At present, Shēnzhèn has five metro lines (
www.szmc.net
)
. Fares start from ¥2 for
the first 4km. Line 1 stretches from the Luóhú border crossing to the airport, passing
through the Window of the World theme park. Line 4 starts at Fútián Check Point station,
where passengers can interchange from Lok Ma Chau station across the border in Hong
Kong. You can buy a ¥20 pass at any metro station and make unlimited trips within a
24-hour period.
Tax
i In Shēnzhèn, taxis cost ¥10 for the first 2km, with each additional kilometre ¥2.40.
Need to Know
Area code 86 (0)755
* Location
35km from Hung Hom station
Shēnzhèn train station, east exit; 9am-6pm)
Free and reasonably detailed maps available on
request. There's another branch at Fútián Port that keeps the same hours.
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