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) Train to exhibition center
The MTR Corporation operates trains between Hong Kong and the Mainland China.
To ShenzhenConvention & Exhibition Center, take train at East Tsim Sha Tsui(尖沙咀东) - East Rail line (東鐵線) terminus - in Kowloon to Lok Ma Chau (落马洲) station which operates from 06:04 – 21:25, while from Lok Ma Chau back to East Tsim Sha Tsui operates from 06:38 – 22:55. Both with frequent departure in around 10-14 minutes and the journey takes approximately 48 minutes; HKD$36.50 for a normal single journey, for first class fare is HKD$70.00.
(Details of train service at: www.mtr.com.hk, select ‘Journey Planner’ on right hand column.)
Lok Ma Chau station, which situates in Futian Port,
After complete immigration procedures in Hong Kong in Lok Ma Chau, go cross an indoor pedestrian bridge to a China immigration control point. Then go to adjacent Fu Tian Kou An (福田口岸) metro station in Shenzhen Futian District and go directly to and get off at Hui Zhan Zhong Xin (会展中心) station. Only 2 stops, RMB 2, around 10 minutes.
(Details for Metro, please visit www.szmc.net or http://www.mtrsz.com.cn/chi/)
2) 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 09:00 pm, in 30 minutes or an hour departure, average fare is HKD$200, journey time is around 90 minutes. For details of routes and destinations, please contact cross-border coach operators at ticket counters in either Terminal 1 & 2 at the airport. The Airport Mainland Coach Station is just minutes from the passenger terminal.
(Details at: www.hongkongairport.com, select 'Transport' >'Transport connection with Mainland China' > 'Mainland Coaches'.)
3) Cross boundary Ferry Transfer Service: Hong Kong International Airport to exhibition center
Take ferry at SkyPier of the Hong Kong International Airport to Shenzhen Shekou Passenger Port. Service hours: 09:00 – 21:20, approximate hourly departure; fare: HKD$220, first class fare: HKD$240; travelling time: 30-40 minutes.
(For ferry schedule, please visit: www.cksp.com.hk. 'HK Airport – China Routes' > 'Routes & Fares’.)
(For transiting information at: www.hongkongairport.com, select 'Transport' >'Transport connection with Mainland China' > 'Ferry Transfer'.)
Outside Shenzhen Shekou Port building, take bus no. K113 directly to the exhibition center. Alternatively, take bus no. 113 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 (会展中心) station, RMB 3, around 9 minutes.
(For bus details: http://www.sz84.net/bus/ (Chinese website only))
To get a taxi directly from Shekou Port to the exhibition center costs 30– 35 minutes and RMB 40 – 50.
B) SHENZHEN (via)
1) Shenzhen International Airport (35 km west of the city) to Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center
Take airport bus no. 9, operates from 08:00 – 22:00, at 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 (会展中心) station. Bus operates from 07:30 to last flight, with RMB 20, around 35 minutes of the journey, and about 15 mins per bus.
2) Shenzhen Railway station (next to Lo Wu) to Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center
Take Shenzhen metro at Lo Wu (罗湖) station to Hui Zhan Zhong Xin (会展中心) station in Line 1, RMB 3, 20 minutes. Or take taxi directly to there, 20 – 30 minutes, RMB 45 – 60.
Or, take bus no. 337 to exhibitor center, south area.
C) 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 – 6 according to stops travelled.
Lo Wu (Luo Hu in Mandarin - 罗湖) 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 (会展中心) 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 (落马洲) and next to Lok Ma Chau train station. Passengers can take metro from there, go directly to & get off at Hui Zhan Zhong Xin (会展中心) station. Only 2 stops, RMB 2, around 5 minutes.
Basic fare of taxi in Shenzhen is RMB10 for first 2 km, RMB 2.40 is for each additional km, waiting time is RMB 0.80 per minute.
From 6:00am – 11:00pm, an additional charge of 30% is applied for each additional km after 25 km is travelled.
From 11:00pm – 6:00am, both basic fare and additional fare are increased by of 30% before the journey start.
Fuel surcharge in RMB 3 is applied.
* Fare may vary in different taxi classes. Please only take taxi with meters.
3) Public Bus (reference)
Public bus stopping close to Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center (深圳会展中心),
1.at Exhibition Center: 15、50、64、71、80、109、235、371、374、375、379、K578
2.East of the Exhibition Center: 34、K113;
3.South of the Exhibition Center: 229、337、338、353、369、382、E13、J1、K538;
4) Shenzhen Tong (reference)
Shenzhen Tong is a form of rechargeable cash card or stored-value card. It is convenient for using transportations (Metro / Buses) and for purchase small amount of goods at either convenient stores or supermarkets within Shenzhen city.
Sales channels and card top-ups: It can be purchased and top-up in all metro ‘s sale kiosks, Shenzhen Development Bank, Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank, post offices, and most of the convenience shops within Shenzhen.
Notes:
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.
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