Complete Hong Kong & Macau Travel Guide"

1. Overall Travel Route

Shenzhen → Hong Kong → Macau → Zhuhai

Classic cross-bay tour with convenient transportation, delicious local food and classic scenic spots.

2. City Travel Introduction

Shenzhen

• Transportation: High-speed rail from Shenzhen North to Hong Kong West Kowloon takes only 14 minutes.
• Accommodation: Recommended to stay in Futian and Nanshan near border ports.
• Local Food: Cantonese morning tea, Guangming squab, coconut chicken hot pot.
• Free Attractions: Shenzhen Bay Park, Sea World, Happy Harbour, MixC World, Shekou Old Street.

Hong Kong

• Accommodation: Tsim Sha Tsui and Central are the most convenient areas.
• Local Food: Roast goose, pineapple bun, cart noodles, Hong Kong-style egg tarts.
• Attractions
• Free: Mong Kok, Victoria Harbour, Central
• Paid: Victoria Peak Cable Car, Hong Kong Disneyland

Macau

• Accommodation: Near Ruins of St. Paul’s, New Road and Taipa Village.
• Local Food: Portuguese egg tarts, pork chop bun, oyster noodles.
• Free Attractions: Ruins of St. Paul’s, Taipa Village, The Venetian Macao, Wynn Palace, MGM Macau.

Zhuhai

• Accommodation: Near Gongbei Port, Lovers Road and Hengqin District.
• Local Food: Seafood stalls, oyster chicken hot pot.
• Attractions
• Free: Lovers Road, Zhuhai Fisher Girl, Sun Moon Bay, Jingshan Park
• Paid: Chimelong Ocean Kingdom

3. All Border Crossing Ports (Including Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge)

Shenzhen to Hong Kong Ports

1. West Kowloon High-speed Rail Port
   Fastest route, one-stop immigration, directly reach Tsim Sha Tsui, ideal for tourists with luggage.
2. Futian Port
   Connected by metro, easy transfer to Hong Kong MTR, cost-effective.
3. Luohu Port
   Oldest large port, long opening hours, complete supporting facilities, crowded during holidays.
4. Shenzhen Bay Port
   Best choice for Hong Kong Airport and Disneyland, direct bus access with fewer crowds.
5. Liantang Port
   New port with fast customs clearance, few visitors, perfect for traveling to eastern New Territories.

Zhuhai to Hong Kong

Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Zhuhai Port

• Transport: Bridge Shuttle Bus
• Opening Time: 24 hours
• Travel Time: 40-60 minutes
• Advantages: Day and night access, frequent departures, great sea view
• Payment: WeChat, Alipay, RMB and HKD accepted

Alternative Route: Ferry from Jiuzhou Port to Hong Kong, around 70 minutes voyage, affected by bad weather.

Shenzhen to Macau

1. Direct ferry from Shekou Cruise Center to Macau
2. Most cost-effective way: Take high-speed rail from Shenzhen to Zhuhai, then enter Macau via Zhuhai ports.

Zhuhai to Macau All Ports

1. Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Port
   24-hour service, shuttle bus to Taipa Macau, close to The Venetian and Cotai Strip, less queuing.
2. Gongbei Port
   Main pedestrian port leading to Macau Peninsula, near Ruins of St. Paul’s, crowded in rush hours.
3. Qingmao Port
   Fast one-stop customs clearance, nearest to Zhuhai Railway Station.
4. Hengqin Port
   24-hour open, adjacent to Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, convenient to reach Macau resort hotels.
5. Wanzai Port
   Small ferry crossing port, almost no crowds, close to A-Ma Temple.
6. Essential Travel Tips
7. Documents
   Mainland residents need Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macau, with valid Hong Kong and Macau entry endorsements separately.
8. Currency
   Hong Kong uses HKD; Macau accepts MOP and HKD. Most shops support mobile payment, carry small cash for daily use.
9. Port Selection Advice

• – Downtown Hong Kong tour: Luohu, Futian, West Kowloon
• – Hong Kong Airport & Disneyland: Shenzhen Bay Port, HZMB
• – Macau Peninsula scenic spots: Gongbei, Qingmao Port
• – Macau Taipa resorts: Hengqin Port, HZMB

– Round-the-clock travel: Choose 24-hour open ports