What can Hong Kong travellers expect from the revamped Huanggang border crossing?
The upgraded Huanggang border crossing between Hong Kong and Shenzhen is due to begin service following about six years of redevelopment. Sources previously said the Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area could open as early as September, becoming the city’s second round-the-clock checkpoint. Following the overhaul, the Huanggang checkpoint will no longer serve goods vehicles. The South China Morning…
Hong Kong travelers can expect the revamped Huanggang border crossing to begin service within the next few months, marking the city's second round-the-clock checkpoint. Unlike its predecessor, the new Huanggang Port will focus solely on passenger traffic and will not accommodate goods vehicles.
There are several ways for Hong Kong residents to reach the port. Franchised buses such as B10, B11, B12, B13, B14, and B15, along with minibus routes 44B, 44B1, 78, 79S, N44B, and 616S, will serve the area. Overnight bus routes, including NB73 and 79S, are also available for those who prefer a more flexible schedule.
Parking facilities will not be available at the port, so drivers will need to utilize a park-and-ride system. The closest options include the San Tin Public Transport Interchange or nearby public transport hubs. Immigration clearance at the Huanggang Port will be a novel experience, as the checkpoint will employ a "joint inspection" model.
This means that both mainland Chinese and Hong Kong immigration gates will be side by side, employing an electronic clearance machine with three gates. Travelers will need to present their valid travel documents, undergo biometric data collection, and provide identity verification within a single transaction. The process has been designed to significantly reduce clearance time, potentially cutting it down from approximately 30 minutes to just five minutes.
After crossing the border, visitors will have the opportunity to shop at duty-free stores on the Shenzhen side of the checkpoint. Apart from Huanggang Port, other border checkpoints in Hong Kong that offer co-location immigration clearance include Shenzhen Bay and West Kowloon Terminus of the high-speed rail service.
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