(Last update: December 2009)

As Shenzhen situates next to Hong Kong, it is possible to visit the Fair in one day as the transportation is quick and convenient. The organizers also recommended hotels for buyers who want to spend more time at the Fair to fully explore the potential of manufacturers and suppliers in China. Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center situates in Futian District in Shenzhen.

Transportation to Shenzhen major hotels / Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center

A) HONG KONG (via)

1) Free Shuttle
A Free Shuttle Bus Service to Shenzhen major hotels or Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center is available during the 4-day Fair. Three routes are:  

a) Hong Kong International Airport    -->  major hotels in Shenzhen;
b) City Hall, Central, Hong Kong     <->  exhibition center;
c) Hankow Road, Tsim Sha Tsui (Peninsula Hotel)  <-> exhibition center.

Seats are limited. Buyers must reserve a seat in advance as this service is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please CLICK HERE for a reservation form. After read, completed and signed the form, please fax it to (852) 3749 7344. The deadline is on 9 February 2010. For enquiries, please contact Visitor Promotion at tel: (852) 2516 2115 or 2585 6178, fax: (852) 3749 7344, email: vp@jewellerynetasia.com.

2) Train
The MTR Corporation operates trains between Hong Kong and the Mainland China. To Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center, take train at East Tsim Sha Tsui (尖沙咀東) terminus in Kowloon to Lok Ma Chau (落馬洲) station which operates from 05:33 – 21:33, while from Lok Ma Chau back to East Tsim Sha Tsui operates from 06:38 – 22:55. Both with frequent departure in around 10 minutes and the journey takes approximately 48 minutes; HKD$36.50 for a single journey, single first class fare is HKD$69.50.

From Lok Ma Chau station, which situates in Futian Port, cross an indoor pedestrian bridge to China immigration control point after passing through a Hong Kong immigration control point. Then go to adjacent Fu Tian Kou An (福田口岸) metro station in Shenzhen Futian District. The Shenzhen Convention & Exhbition Center also situates in Futian District. After finishing all immigrations, take metro at Fu Tian Kou An and go directly to and get off at Hui Zhan Zhong Xin (會展中心) station. Only 2 stops, RMB 2, around 5 minutes.

Details of train service at: www.mtr.com.hk, --> ‘Train Services ’.

3) Cross-border coach to major hotels
Regular airport cross-border coach service to Shenzhen major hotels is available at the Hong Kong International Airport between 7:00 am and 11:00 pm, in 30 minutes or an hour departure, average fare is HKD$180, journey time is around 60 minutes. For details of routes and destinations, please contact cross-border coach operators at ticket counters in Terminal 1 & 2 at the airport. The Airport Mainland Coach Station is just minutes from the passenger terminal.

Details at: www.hongkongairport.com, ‘Transport ’ --> ‘Transport connection with Mainland China ’ --> ‘Mainland Coaches ’.

4) Cross boundary Ferry Transfer Service: Hong Kong International Airport to Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center
Take ferry at SkyPier of Hong Kong International Airport to Shenzhen Shekou Passenger Port. Service hours: 09:00 – 21:20, hourly departure; fare: HKD$220; duration: 30-40 minutes. For ferry schedule, please visit: www.cksp.com.hk. For transiting information at: www.hongkongairport.com, ‘Transport ’ --> ‘Transport connection with Mainland China ’ --> ‘Ferry Transfer ’.

Outside Shenzhen Shekou Port building, take bus no. K113 to the exhibition center. Alternatively, take bus no. 113 or 204 to Zhu Zi Lin (竹子林) station of Shenzhen Metro. Travel the same Line 1 to and get off at Hui Zhan Zhong Xin (會展中心) station. To get a taxi directly from Shekou Port to the exhibition center costs 25 – 30 minutes and RMB 40 – 50. For bus details: www.sz84.net (Chinese website only).

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B) SHENZHEN (via)

1) From Shenzhen International Airport (35 km west of the city) to Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center
Take airport bus no. 9 which operates from 08:00 – 22:00 from Shenzhen International Airport to Huanggang Border, calling at Exhibition Center. It takes around 50-60 minutes, RMB 20.

Alternatively, take airport bus no 330 and get off at Zhu Zi Lin (竹子林) metro station. Travel the same Line 1 to and get off at Hui Zhan Zhong Xin (會展中心) station. Bus operates from 06:20 to 21:00, with RMB 20, around 35 minutes of the journey, and about 15 mins per bus.

For details, visit: http://www.szairport.com

2) From Shenzhen Railway station (next to Lo Wu) to Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center
Take Shenzhen metro at Lo Wu (羅湖) station to Hui Zhan Zhong Xin (會展中心) station in Line 1, RMB 3, 16 minutes. Or take taxi directly to there, 20 – 30 minutes, RMB 45 – 60.

Or, take bus no. 38 or 337 to exhibitor center.

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C) Free shuttle between Guangzhou, Panyu & Shenzhen Convention & Exhibitor Center

The organizers also provide free shuttle for buyers from mainland China. Two routes are:

1) Liwan Plaza, Guangzhou  <->  exhibition center
2) Fan Hua Road, Panyu   <->  exhibition center

Seats are limited. Please reserve your seat by completing this FORM (Chinese form only) and return it before 26 January 2010 by fax to (86) 020-8667 7120. For enquiries: please call (86) 020-8666 0158.

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D) General Transportation in Shenzhen

1) Getting around using Shenzhen Metro (SZM)
Line 1 of Shenzhen Metro (SZM) running between east and west, train comes in every 5 – 15 minutes. While Line 4 running between north and south, train comes in every 10 –17 minutes. SZM operates from 06:30 – 23:00 (24:00 on holidays). It costs RMB 2 – 5 according to stops travelled.

Lo Wu (Luo Hu in Mandarin - 羅湖) station in Line 1 situates outside an Immigration Control Point at Lo Wu. Passengers can take the metro right away after finishing the immigration and get off at Hui Zhan Zhong Xin (會展中心) station, an interchange station for Line 1 & Line 4, walk through an underground passage to the exhibition center. It costs RMB 3 and around 15 minutes.

Fu Tian Kou An (福田口岸) metro station in Line 4 (Futian District in Shenzhen) situates close to China immigration control point, which connecting Hong Kong immigration control point in Lok Ma Chau (落馬洲) and next to Lok Ma Chau train station. Passengers can take metro from there, go directly to & get off at Hui Zhan Zhong Xin (會展中心) station. Only 2 stops, RMB 2, around 5 minutes.

For more information, visit: www.szmc.net.

2) Taxi (first class)
Basic fare of taxi in Shenzhen is RMB12.5 for first 3 km, RMB 0.60 is for each additional 0.25km, waiting time is RMB 0.80 per minute. From 11:00pm – 6:00am, the fare has an additional charge of 30%.

* Fare may vary in different taxi classes. Only take taxi with meters.

3) Public Bus (reference)
There are many public bus stopping close to Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center (深圳會展中心), some are: 15, 35, 38, 50, 56, 71, 80, 109, 214, 221, 337, 375, 391, 416, 434, 448, 474. For details: www.sz84.net (Chinese website).

# Please note that the above information is subject to change based on the actual transportation situation and transportation service providers in Shenzhen.

* Please be reminded that overseas visitors are required to have a valid visa / documents to China. The best way is to apply it from your nearest Chinese embassy before leaving for China.

Enquiry:
Visitor Promotion, Jewellery Fairs
Tel: (852) 2516 2115 / 251 6 2157 / 2585 6178
Fax: (852) 3749 7344
Email: visiting@jewellerynetasia.com