Huanggang Port Opening Hours: Open 24 Hours (2026)

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Short answer: The rebuilt Huanggang Port opened at 06:30 on 12 October 2026 and is now the main 24-hour land crossing between Hong Kong and Shenzhen. Hong Kong and mainland checks are in one building, so you queue once instead of crossing a bridge between them. The old Lok Ma Chau Control Point and the old Huanggang building have closed. Clearing usually takes 15–45 minutes, depending on queues.

What changed

• Open 24 hours. It handles up to 200,000 passengers a day, compared with 40,000 at the old port.
• Joint clearance: both sides’ checks sit side by side in one building. At a staffed counter you still show your passport to each side.
• Old crossings closed: the old Lok Ma Chau Control Point (San Tin) and the Lok Ma Chau–Huanggang shuttle bus (“Yellow Bus”) have stopped.
• Officials expect clearance to drop from about 30 minutes to about 5. That’s a forecast, so leave extra time.

Don’t mix it up: the MTR’s Lok Ma Chau station goes to Futian Port, not Huanggang. There is no MTR station at Huanggang.

The crossing in 6 steps

1. Before you leave Hong Kong: check you can enter China. Use the visa-free checker and fill in the arrival card.
2. Get online and set up payment. Have your travel eSIM ready and Alipay or TenPayGo set up, so you’re not fixing apps in the queue.
3. Pick your transport. Bus, minibus, coach or taxi from the table below. At night, use NB73 or a 24-hour coach.
4. Get off at Huanggang Port and follow the signs into the building.
5. Go to a staffed counter with your passport open at the photo page. Show it to each side. E-channels are mainly for permit holders.
6. Walk out on the Shenzhen side and choose Line 7, a taxi (B1) or Didi (B3). See the next section.

At the manual counters, Hong Kong and mainland officers sit side by side. You queue once, then show your travel document to the departing side and the arriving side separately.

Escalators inside the new Huanggang Port building.

More escalators between levels in the port building.

Another view of the interior, October 2026.

Getting there from Hong Kong

Option	Details
Franchised bus	B10, B11, B12, B13, B15 (weekends and public holidays); B14 at peak times; NB73 overnight. About HK$10–28
Green minibus	44B, 44B1, 78 (daytime)
Cross-boundary coach (24h)	From Mong Kok, Jordan/Austin Road, Lam Tin, Wan Chai and Tsuen Wan
Taxi	Red (urban) and green (New Territories) taxis drop off at the port

Routes and fares were still changing in October 2026. Check the Hong Kong government notice on transport to the new Huanggang Port before you go.

Arriving on the Shenzhen side

• Metro: Line 7, Huanggang Checkpoint station, via an indoor walkway.
• Taxi: basement level B1.
• Didi: basement level B3. Install the official app from Didi’s website, and see how to use Didi in China.

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• Other crossings: Futian Port (Lines 4 and 10, 06:30–22:30), Luohu (Line 1, 06:30–midnight), Shenzhen Bay (Line 13, 06:30–midnight).
• Going further by train? Book your ticket with your passport in the 12306 guide. Check which station suits your route before you go. Book on the official website, 12306.cn, or in the official app, “铁路12306” (App Store).

Railway 12306App StoreGoogle PlayOn the App Store it is listed as “铁路12306” (seller: Academy of Railway Sciences). Both listings are the official China Railway app.

For foreign passport holders

• Use the staffed counters. The automated e-channels are mainly for Hong Kong and mainland permit holders.
• Visa: check whether you can enter visa-free with the visa-free checker. If you’re using the 240-hour visa-free transit, Hong Kong counts as your “third region”, but your exit must be to another country or region. Confirm the port is on the current transit port list with the immigration hotline 12367 before you rely on it, since this is a rebuilt port.
• Arrival card: fill it in online before you cross, or at the port. Use the National Immigration Administration’s official form: desktop or mobile (site home: s.nia.gov.cn). You can also use the official NIA 12367 app or mini program below. The service is free. Fake lookalike sites exist, so don’t pay anyone to fill it in. More in the arrival guide.

移民局12367App StoreGoogle PlayOn the App Store it is listed as “移民局12367” (National Immigration Administration). There is no Google Play version: on Android use the WeChat or Alipay mini program.

• Payment: set up Alipay or TenPayGo before you cross, so you can pay for the metro and food straight away. Official sites: Alipay and TenPayGo.

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FAQ

Is Huanggang Port open 24 hours?

Yes, since 12 October 2026. Futian and Luohu still close at night.

Can I take the MTR to Huanggang?

No. The East Rail Line’s Lok Ma Chau station connects to Futian Port. Take a bus, a cross-boundary coach or a taxi to Huanggang.

Is Lok Ma Chau Control Point still open?

No. It closed when the new Huanggang Port opened, and the shuttle bus between the two stopped running.

Which crossing should I use at night?

Huanggang. It’s the only 24-hour land passenger crossing, served by overnight bus NB73 and 24-hour coaches.

How long does the crossing take?

Usually 15–45 minutes, depending on queues. Officials forecast about 5 minutes once the port settles in, but that’s not guaranteed. Leave extra time for a train or flight.

Do I still show my passport twice?

Yes. Both checks are in one building, so you don’t cross a bridge between them. Hong Kong and mainland officers sit side by side at the manual counters. You queue once, then show your passport to the departing side and the arriving side separately.

Can foreigners use the e-channels?

They are mainly for Hong Kong and mainland permit holders. Use the staffed counters.

Do I need an arrival card to enter Shenzhen?

Yes, foreign visitors fill it in online. See the arrival guide. It’s free, so ignore sites that charge a fee.

Can I use the 240-hour transit through Huanggang?

Possibly. Hong Kong counts as your “third region”, but your exit must be to another country or region. Call 12367 to confirm the port is on the current transit list.

Still stuck?

Crossing with kids, luggage or a tight connection? Ask a real person.

Sources: Hong Kong government notice on transport to the new Huanggang Port; The Standard on the 12 October opening; Xinhua (12 October 2026); Shenzhen Decoded on routes and metro; Dimsum Daily on the shuttle’s final run. Bus routes and timetables are still being adjusted, so check before you travel.