How to Get to Shenzhen
Connecting servces from Hong Kong International Airport
To get to Shenzhen from an international location, you can fly to Hong Kong International Airport and then take a connecting ferry, bus.
Skypier: Skypier provides a direct ferry service between Hong Kong International Airport and six ports in the Pearl River Delta including Shekou port in the Nanshan District of Shenzhen. Bus or taxi transport is available from Shekou port to your final destination.
Skypier airline check-in at Shekou port: Passengers of participating airlines may also be able to use the Shekou port one-stop check-in service, where they can obtain their boarding passes and check in their luggage which will be directly transferred to their final destination.
Mainland Coach Services: Airport mainland coach services depart from Hong Kong International Airport for mainland China destinations including the 24-hour Huanggang boarder entry point in Shenzhen.
Travelling to Shenzhen from Hongkong City
If you are combining your visit to Shenzhen with a visit to Hong Kong, then you could use the Hong Kong MTR train services to Lok Ma Chau or Lo Wu boarder crossings in Shenzhen.
Flying direct to Shenzhen International Airport
There are international flights to Shenzhen International Airport, located in Bao’an District west of the central Shenzhen area.
Travelling to Shenzhen from other parts of China
To get to Shenzhen from other parts of China, you can take a domestic flight or travel by bus or train. A range of domestic airlines offer flights to the Shenzhen International Airport from locations across China. For experienced travellers, express bus services travel between shenzhen and locations across China, and Shenzhen is also accessible by high-speed rail from Guagnzhou, which is the capital of Guangdong province, where there are connecting services with other parts of China including Beijing, Wuhan, Shanghai.
Where to stay?
Shenzhen offers a range of quality star-rated accommodation, including hotels and restorts, which can be booked directly, online or through travel agents.
How to get around?
To get around in Shenzhen you can use the Shenzhen Metro or Shenzhen’s bus and taxi services, and you can purchase a map to help you find your way.
Shenzhen Metro
Then Shenzhen Metro is a modern underground rail system with five lines. The Shenzhen Metro can be used to access many attractions as well as shopping areas and transport hubs. Announcements and displays on the Shenzhen Metro are in both Chinese and English.
Buses and Taxis
Shenzhen has efficient taxi and bus services. Ask the staff of your hotel to help you with indentifying bus routes.
Maps
To help find your way around in Shenzhen, consider purchasing a map of Shenzhen that has place names in both Enghlish and Chinese. You will be able to poin to locations on the map when using taxis or asking directions. The imformative and easy to use Shenzhen Insight Flexi Map is available through bookstore chains and map retailers in many countries, or can be purchased online. Alternatively, if you don’t purchase a map before you travel, other maps can be purchased from Shenzhen Book City or may be available for purchase at your hotel. If you travel to Shenzhen Book City ask the staff of your hotel to assist with directions.
