New Huanggang Port Guide | 24-hour customs clearance, co-location and public transport in one article

The new Huanggang Port retains 24-hour service, allowing those who need it to travel between Hong Kong and Shenzhen around the clock. In addition, the new port has 134 self-service channels and 68 manual counters. This helps shorten queuing time.

In addition to adding channels, the new port also implements a brand-new "one zone, two parks” under the new "self-service" model. Hong Kong residents will not need to queue in sections when clearing customs. They will only need to queue once when using the self-service channel, scan their Home Return Permit or undergo facial recognition, and then have their fingerprints verified before they can pass through customs. After eliminating the queuing and inspection between the two places, it is expected that the customs clearance time can be significantly reduced from 30 minutes to about 5 minutes.

The new Huanggang Port has implemented a pedestrian-vehicle separation arrangement, allowing cross-border buses and private cars to cross the border at the dedicated immigration and customs clearance hall. Passengers will no longer need to disembark at the port and proceed to the general passenger hall to complete immigration procedures. The simplified procedure is expected to effectively shorten waiting time.

Currently, after arriving in Shenzhen via Huanggang Port, passengers can take Metro Line 7 to popular areas such as Futian and Nanshan districts. However, after the new Huanggang Port is completed, there are also plans to connect with five other lines, including the MTR Northern Link branch. This will make it convenient for residents to travel north and south.

The plan is to connect the main line of the Northern Link to Kam Sheung Road Station on the Tuen Ma Line, pass through Au Tau Station, Ngau Tam Mei Station, and San Tin Station, before establishing a spur line to Kwu Tung Station. Kwu Tung Station will then connect to the Lok Ma Chau branch line of the East Rail Line, going directly to the main line from San Tin Station to the newly established Chau Tau Station and The Loop Station, and finally arriving at the terminus, Huanggang Port Station.

Under the current "two-place, two-inspection" framework, passengers traveling to Huanggang Port must transfer to the "Yellow Bus" as a connecting mode of transport. However, the new Huanggang Port will implement a "one-place, two-inspection" policy, allowing Hong Kong public transport to directly reach the public transport interchange within the joint inspection building. Therefore, the Transport Department recommends cancelling the "Yellow Bus" service. Four franchised bus routes will be used to meet the cross-border passenger demand after the opening of the new Huanggang Port.

1. Huanggang Port — Kwai Tsui Estate Public Transport Interchange

It offers 24-hour service daily; the route passes through Kwai Fong, Tsing Yi and the Tai Lam Tunnel interchange area.

2. Huanggang Port — Kai Tak (Olympic Avenue) via Central Kowloon Trunk Line

Initially, the service will only be available during peak morning and afternoon hours (service may be extended to the early morning when events are held in Kai Tak, or services may be provided in accordance with the end time of the relevant events); the route passes through Kai Tak (including Kai Tak Sports Park) and the Tai Lam Tunnel interchange area.

3. Huanggang Port — Wu Kai Sha Station Public Transport Interchange

Daily service available all day; the route passes through Ma On Shan, Science Park, Kwong Fuk Estate interchange, Kwu Tung North New Development Area, and San Tin Public Transport Interchange.

4. Huanggang Port — Castle Peak Bay Bus Terminal

It offers 24-hour service on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays; the route passes through Tuen Mun town centre and Hung Shui Kiu area.

In addition to franchised bus routes, the Transport Department also proposed relocating three existing bus routes with stops at the San Tin Public Transport Interchange. Franchised bus routes will be extended to the new Huanggang Port or special services will be provided.

1. Citybus Route 976A (San Tin Public Transport Interchange) — Siu Sai Wan (Island Resort)

• Extend the main station to the new Huanggang Port
• Upgraded from peak-hour service to 24-hour service

2. KMB Route 276B (Tin Fu) — (Sheung Shui (Choi Yuen))

• Special service will be added (Huanggang Port — Tin Fu Bus Terminus), providing full-day service between the new Huanggang Port and Tin Shui Wai/Yuen Long.
• Detour via Long Ping Road and Castle Peak Road — Yuen Long Section

3. KMB Route N73 (San Tin Public Transport Interchange — Sha Tin Town Centre)

• The terminal will be extended to the new Huanggang Port to facilitate late-night travel.

Regarding minibus routes, the Transport Department plans to extend all six existing routes terminating at San Tin and Lok Ma Chau to the new Huanggang Port in order to make good use of existing public transportation service resources.

1. Minibus route terminating at San Tin Public Transport Interchange (24-hour service)

• Route 44B (Yuen Long (San Tin) — Tuen Mun Station Public Transport Interchange)
• Route 44B1 (Yuen Long (San Tin) — Tuen Mun Ferry Pier)
• Route 78 (Yuen Long (San Tin) — Pat Heung Road (near Tai Lam Tunnel Interchange Station))

2. Minibus routes terminating at Lok Ma Chau Control Point (overnight service)

• Route N44B (Lok Ma Chau Control Point — Tuen Mun Ferry Pier)
• Route 79S (Lok Ma Chau Control Point — Tin Shui Wai)
• Route 616S (Lok Ma Chau Control Point — Mong Kok)