Traveling from Shenzhen to Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Macao Special Administrative Region is very convenient. Many Shenzheners choose Hong Kong and Macao to spend their weekends.
Here is all the information you need to go to Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR, which describes checkpoints covering land and sea travel, provides relevant details on their use, and lists opening hours.
Futian Checkpoint
Operating hours: 6:30 a.m.－10:30 p.m.
Located on Yuheng Road in Futian District, adjacent to the eastern side of the Futian Free Trade Zone, Futian Checkpoint serves as a land port for passenger entry and exit. Covering a total area of 62,962 square meters, the checkpoint includes one exit and one entry hall, with a total of 146 channels for passenger movement. The exit hall features 78 border inspection channels (20 self-service and 58 manual inspection channels), while the entry hall has 68 channels (20 self-service and 48 manual inspection channels). The checkpoint was designed to accommodate a daily passenger throughput of 250,000 individuals.
A pedestrian bridge connects the Futian Checkpoint Joint Inspection Building to the Lok Ma Chau Control Point of the Kowloon-Canton Railway in Hong Kong. This bridge serves as a vital hub linking Shenzhen Metro Line 4 with the East Rail Line of the Hong Kong Light Rail. The bridge is 240 meters long, with 116 meters on the Shenzhen side and 124 meters on the Hong Kong side. It is 16.5 meters wide and has two levels for one-way traffic. Each level on the Shenzhen side includes an automatic walkway, measuring 80.5 meters in length, facilitating efficient movement of passengers between Shenzhen and Hong Kong (the upper level is designated for departures and the lower level for arrivals).
Checkpoint inspection agencies include Customs, border inspection authorities, and the Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau. Additionally, service agencies such as Visa Office of the Provincial Public Security Department in Shenzhen are present, along with commercial entities like banks and duty-free shops. The designed daily passenger throughput capacity of Futian Checkpoint is 250,000 people, with most travelers using Shenzhen Metro Line 4 and the East Rail Line of the Hong Kong Light Rail.
Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link West Kowloon Station Checkpoint
Operating hours: 6:30 a.m.－11:30 p.m.
Located in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link West Kowloon Station Checkpoint is an international railway passenger checkpoint open year-round and officially opened to the public on September 23, 2018. Operating under the "Two Inspections at One Place" model, the checkpoint is divided into the Hong Kong Checkpoint area and the Mainland Checkpoint area, with each side conducting separate exit and entry jnspections according to respective laws.
West Kowloon Station has a total of four underground floors, with a total building area of 380,000 square meters. The mainland port area covers approximately 109,000 square meters, with the entry and exit halls each featuring 30 self-service and 18 manual inspection channels. The Hong Kong port area has a total area of about 24,100 square meters, with the arrival hall having 66 manual counters and 22 self-service channels, while the departure hall has 32 manual counters and 29 self-service channels.
The establishment and opening of West Kowloon Station Checkpoint not only enhances the convenience of the entry and exit process but also enriches the practice of "One Country, Two Systems." It promotes deeper cooperation between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, allowing the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to better integrate into the national development framework, and provide valuable insight for the innovative practices in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
Huanggang Checkpoint
Operating hours: 24 hours
Huanggang Checkpoint is currently the largest passenger and cargo road port in China. It is located at the southern end of Futian District in Shenzhen, facing Lok Ma Chau in Hong Kong. The Huanggang-Lok Ma Chau Bridge spans the Shenzhen River, linking the two areas.
The Construction of Huanggang Checkpoint began in May 1985, with the cargo section opening on December 29, 1989 and the passenger section on August 8, 1991. On November 3, 1994, two cargo inspection channels were opened, allowing for 24-hour customs clearance. On March 20, 1997, shuttle bus services between Huanggang and Lok Ma Chau (the Hong Kong port) were launched. Since October 1999, cargo trucks designated to use Wenjindu and Shatoujiao Checkpoints have been allowed to use Huanggang Checkpoint for 24-hour customs clearance after the designated checkpoints close at night, except for certain goods and vehicles as regulated.
On January 27, 2003, Huanggang Checkpoint implemented 24-hour customs clearance for passenger inspection. Starting from October 8, 2003, private cars, government vehicles, and commercial vehicles with special license plates for Wenjindu and Shatoujiao Checkpoints are allowed to enter and exit Huanggang Checkpoint from midnight to 6:30 a.m.. In June 2019, Huanggang Checkpoint redevelopment project was officially launched. Currently, a temporary inspection building has been constructed, covering an area of 51,483 square meters. The first floor serves as the passenger inspection hall, while the mezzanine and second floor are designated for service facilities. There are a total of 58 inspection channels, consisting of 40 passenger inspection channels and 16 bus inspection channels.
Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint
Operating hours: (Passenger inspection) 6:30 a.m.－midnight (Cargo inspection) 24 hours
Located in Dongjiaotou, Shekou, Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint is currently the largest comprehensive road port for passenger and cargo transport in Asia. The checkpoint covers an area of 117.9 hectares, with the Hong Kong port area occupying 41.6 hectares and the Shenzhen port area covering 76.3 hectares. Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint was officially opened on July 1, 2007, and serves as the first land port in China to operate in the "two inspections in one place" model. Within the passenger inspection building, there are a total of 62 exit inspection channels (15 manual and 47 self-service) and 55 entry inspection channels (17 manual and 38 self-service).
Liantang Checkpoint
Operating hours: 7 a.m.－10 p.m.
Located in the Liantang Subdistrict, Luohu District, Liantang Checkpoint is bordered by Luosha Road to the north and the Shenzhen River to the south. Known as Heung Yuen Wai Control Point in Hong Kong, it serves as an important eastern port for cross-border traffic between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. With the approval of the State Council, Liantang Checkpoint was officially opened for cargo in August 2020 and passenger inspection was introduced in February 2023. Liantang Checkpoint adopts a "two places, two inspections" system and offers a one-stop clearance model for cargo vehicles. Its designed traffic capacity is for 30,000 passengers and 17,850 vehicles per day. Currently, the peak passenger flow has exceeded 100,000 people, with an average daily flow of 65,000.
Luohu Checkpoint
Operating hours: 6:30 a.m.－midnight
Luohu Checkpoint is situated south of the Luohu Commercial Center, Luohu District. It is one of the only two land border crossings in Shenzhen that existed before the reform and opening-up period and serves as an important window for international exchanges. It is also one of the busiest land ports for cross-border passenger traffic in Shenzhen.
The Joint Inspection Building started construction in January 1984 and was completed and put into use on June 14, 1986. It covers a total land area of 18,107 square meters. Luohu Checkpoint adopted fingerprint identification technology on June 16, 2006, and opened the first passenger self-service inspection channels on January 1, 2007. Currently, there are a total of 190 inspection channels, including 115 self-service (57 for entry and 58 for exit) and 75 manual (36 for entry and 39 for exit).
Wenjindu Checkpoint
Operating hours: 7 a.m.－10 p.m.
Wenjindu Checkpoint is located in Huangbei Subdistrict, Luohu District. It is adjacent to Liantang Checkpoint to the east and Luohu Checkpoint to the west. It borders Yanhe South Road to the north, and the Shenzhen River to the south, serving as the terminus of G107 National Road. Approved by the State Council, Wenjindu Checkpoint was opened to the public and is one of the only two land ports in Shenzhen that existed before the reform and opening-up period. It is a comprehensive road port for passenger and cargo transport, particularly known for handling the transit of fresh products to Hong Kong. The passenger inspection area started renovation in May 2011, and the inspection services resumed operations on August 26, 2013.
The checkpoint has a total of 30 vehicle inspection channels for entry and exit, comprising 18 truck inspection channels (8 for entry and 10 for exit) and 12 channels for cars and buses (6 for entry and 6 for exit). For passenger inspections, there are 18 exit channels (8 manual and 10 self-service) and 18 entry channels (8 manual and 10 self-service).
Shatoujiao Checkpoint
Operating hours: N/A
Shatoujiao Checkpoint is a passenger and cargo port that serves Yantian and Longgang districts, as well as the eastern region of the Pearl River Delta. It was completed and opened for use in March 1985. A new cross-border bridge was put into operation on January 28, 2005. On January 28, 2020, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government announced that the passenger inspection services at Shatoujiao Checkpoint would be suspended starting from January 30, 2020. On March 13, 2022, the Office of Port of Entry and Exit of Shenzhen Municipal People's Government announced that cross-border truck drivers must follow designated routes and practice closed-loop management; unauthorized travel entering and exiting Shatoujiao Checkpoint is not allowed. Currently, there is almost no cross-border cargo inspection business at Shatoujiao Checkpoint.
Shekou Port
Operating hours: Shekou Port Area (Cargo): 24 hours; Shekou Ferry Terminal: 7 a.m.－10:30 p.m.
Shekou Port is bordered by Shenzhen Bay to the east, faces Hong Kong to the south. It is adjacent to Zhuhai and Macao, and is backed by the inland area of Nanshan to the north. Approved by the State Council, Shekou Port was opened to foreign ships in September 1981, making it the first first-class national port constructed, managed, and operated with self-raised funds by an enterprise during the early period of China's reform and opening up. Currently, Shekou Port has a total of 31 berths open for foreign trade, including 10 container berths, 9 multipurpose berths, 4 ship repair berths, and 8 passenger berths.
Daya Bay Port
Operation time: For the owner's private use.
The Daya Bay Nuclear Power Plant Port is located at Malingjiao, Dakeng Village, on the eastern shore of Daya Bay in Shenzhen. It is approximately 45 kilometers in a straight line from Shenzhen and about 50 kilometers from Hong Kong Island. The Daya Bay Nuclear Power Plant was constructed and is operated by Guangdong Nuclear Power Joint Venture Company, which is a partnership between Guangdong Nuclear Power Investment Co., Ltd. and Hong Kong Nuclear Power Investment Co., Ltd.
With the approval of the State Council, the Daya Bay Nuclear Power Plant Port was opened to foreign vessels on January 1, 1986. The port and its associated facilities were completed and put into use in March 1987 and June 1989, respectively. The port boasts four berths.
Chiwan Port
Operation time: 24 hours every day
Chiwan Port is situated at the southwestern extremity of the Nantou Peninsula in western Shenzhen, on the eastern side of the Pearl River Estuary. It is adjacent to the Shekou Port on the east; to the south, it faces the Lingding Sea, overlooking Hong Kong, Macao, and Zhuhai across the sea. It connects the Mawan port area and Mawan Power Plant to the west, while the Nanshan Peninsula borders it to the north. The port is 30 kilometers away from downtown Shenzhen, and can be connected with the Guangzhou-Shenzhen Expressway, Pingnan Railway, and other important highways. By water, it is within a range of just over 20 nautical miles from Hong Kong, Macao, and Zhuhai.
The construction of Chiwan Port began in August 1982 and was completed in October 1983 with a berth capable of handling 10,000 tons. In May 1984, it was approved by the State Council to be opened to foreign vessels. Currently, the port boasts 17 berths, including 6 for container ships, with a total quay length of 3,176 meters. Chiwan Port is one of China's main transshipment bases for bulk fertilizers, grain and oil imports and exports. It is also the second largest port in Shenzhen's western port cluster, following Shekou Port, and serves as a large comprehensive port integrating rail, road, and waterway transport.
Mawan Port
Operation time: 24 hours every day
Mawan Port is situated on the eastern shore of the Pearl River estuary, on the western side of the Nantou Peninsula in Shenzhen. To the east, it connects to Chiwan Port, and to the south, it faces Lingding Sea. Adjacent to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to the west, the port connects with the main shipping route of the Pearl River estuary and is backed by the Nanshan Peninsula to the north. By land it is 24 kilometers from downtown Shenzhen and is linked to major highways, expressways and railways such as the Guangzhou-Shenzhen Expressway and Pingnan Railway. By water, it is within a range of just over 20 nautical miles from Hong Kong, Macao, and Zhuhai.
Construction of Mawan Port began in 1987, and the first 35,000-ton multi-purpose berth was completed in July 1990. In February 1990, the State Council approved the opening of the port to foreign vessels, and the port boasts a total quay length of 3,877 meters. Currently, the port has 14 berths, including 3 for container ships and 2 for coal.
Dachan Bay Port
Operation time: 24 hours every day
The Dachan Bay Port is located in Dachan Bay, southeast of the Fanshi Channel in the Lingding sea area at the mouth of the Pearl River, and north of the Mawan Port Area in western Shenzhen. Its advantageous geographical position offers convenient transportation by water and land. The port is situated just 20 nautical miles from Hong Kong to the south and 40 nautical miles from Guangzhou to the north by water. It connects to major highways and expressways including the Guangzhou-Shenzhen Expressway, Jihe Expressway, National Highway 107, and the under-construction Guangzhou-Shenzhen Riverside Expressway.
The coastline of the Dachan Bay Port area extends 11.6 kilometers, encompassing a land area of 10.28 square kilometers. Future developments include the construction of 17 large deep-water container berths, 7 medium-sized berths, and 19 barge berths, with a designed annual throughput capacity of 12.5 million TEUs and an estimated total investment of around 45 billion yuan.
The overall project consisted of four phases. The first phase of the Dachan Bay Port container project officially began construction in September 2005. This phase encompassed three 100,000-ton container berths and two 70,000-ton berths, covering an area of 1.12 million square meters, with a total berth coastline of 1,830 meters and a designed annual throughput capacity of 2.5 million TEUs. The project was successfully completed in November 2009. In May 2009, the State Council approved the opening of the port to foreign vessels. In November 2011, Dachan Bay Port officially passed the national acceptance inspection.
Yantian Port
Operation time: 24 hours every day
Yantian Port is located in the northwest of Dapeng Bay in Shenzhen. It faces the Kowloon Peninsula of Hong Kong across the sea to the south, and consists of three key areas, namely the Yantian Port Area, the Xiadong Port Area, and the Guangdong Dapeng Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Terminal. Approved by the State Council, the Yantian Port Area was opened to foreign vessels in June 1990, and officially commenced operations in July 1994. It is situated 13 kilometers from downtown Shenzhen and 12 nautical miles from the entrance of Dapeng Bay. Due to the natural protection from the Dapeng Peninsula and Kowloon Peninsula, the bay features deep waters with gentle waves and minimal silt accumulation, allowing large vessels to freely enter and exit the anchorage. This port is recognized as one of the four major international deep-water ports prioritized for development along China's coastline.
Within the Yantian Port Area, there are 15 large container berths and 3 multi-purpose berths, which can accommodate container ships exceeding 100,000 tons. The port currently operates nearly 100 international container shipping services each week. Adjacent to Dapeng Bay, the Xiadong Port Area is designated for the operational handling of hazardous materials, including oil and liquefied gas, in eastern Shenzhen. In December 2002, the State Council approved Xiadong as an operational area for hazardous materials at Yantian Port. This area features three independent trestle-style terminals with a total of 9 berths.
The Guangdong Dapeng Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Terminal is located at Chengtoujiao on the Dapeng Peninsula in eastern Shenzhen. This terminal represents a significant construction project outlined in the port development plan for Guangdong Province during the Eleventh Five-Year Plan period. The LNG terminal includes one berth with a capacity of 80,000 tons specifically designed for LNG vessels, as well as an additional berth for 5,000-ton working vessels.
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