When it comes to heading to Shenzhen, many people's first thought is Futian or Luohu, but since the Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai Port began passenger clearance on 6 February 2023, it has become a "secret passage" for residents of the New Territories East: newer facilities, relatively fewer crowds, and an official car park on the Hong Kong side, connecting directly to Shenzhen Metro Line 2 after crossing the border. But it has one fatal flaw — it is not 24-hour, closing its gates at 10pm. Below, we set out clearly the opening hours, fares for 5 bus routes, car park booking methods, and connections on the Shenzhen side.
What is Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai Port? When does it open?
This port connects Hong Kong's New Territories North (Heung Yuen Wai, Ta Kwu Ling) with Liantang in Shenzhen's Luohu District, and is the seventh cross-border land port between Hong Kong and Shenzhen. The cargo clearance channel opened as early as 26 August 2020, while passenger clearance (immigration) only fully opened on 6 February 2023. The port is designed for "direct pedestrian and vehicle access": there is a public car park on the Hong Kong side, and on the Shenzhen side, a pedestrian footbridge leads straight to Liantang Port and the metro station.
Opening hours: 07:00–22:00 (not 24-hour)
The opening hours of both the Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point and Shenzhen Liantang Port are daily from 7am to 10pm. This is important: for crossings in the early hours or late at night, you must choose Huanggang Port (the only 24-hour land port). Also note that crossing traffic and transport arrangements may be adjusted during holidays, so refer to the latest announcements from the Hong Kong Immigration Department.
Hong Kong side transport: 5 bus routes + 1 minibus
There is no direct MTR to Heung Yuen Wai Port, so you must rely on buses or minibuses. Below are the main current routes and current fares (effective 5 January 2026; checked 29 September 2026 against Transport Department open fare data and KMB/Citybus announcements):
| Route | Origin–Destination | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citybus B7 | Sheung Shui (Po Wan Road) ↔ Heung Yuen Wai Port | HK$11.3 (≈¥9.7) | Via Fanling Station Exit A2, about 37 minutes end to end; same-day return HK$10.5 (≈¥9) |
| Citybus B8 | Tai Wai Station ↔ Heung Yuen Wai Port | HK$18.1 (≈¥15.5) | Via Tai Po, about 60 minutes end to end; same-day return HK$16.9 (≈¥14.5) |
| KMB B9 | Tuen Mun Station ↔ Heung Yuen Wai Port | HK$21.3 (≈¥18.3) | Via the YOHO area |
| KMB 79K | Sheung Shui ↔ Ta Kwu Ling (Tsung Yuen Ha) | HK$6.9 (≈¥5.9) | Cheapest option, but you need to get to Ta Kwu Ling and then walk/transfer |
| Green minibus 59S | Sheung Shui Station ↔ Heung Yuen Wai Port | HK$9.9 (≈¥8.5) | 06:30–21:00, frequency 3–8 minutes, very frequent |
Which is the best value? Living in Sheung Shui or Fanling: minibus 59S (HK$9.9) is the most direct; living in Sha Tin or Tai Wai: B8 is a direct one-ride journey; living in Yuen Long or Tuen Mun: the B9 route. If you live on Hong Kong Island or in Kowloon, you can take the East Rail to Sheung Shui/Fanling and then transfer to B7 or 59S.
Driving there? The official car park requires online booking (new charges from 4 August 2026)
The public car park at Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point provides about 400 spaces (of which about 120 are medium-speed EV charging spaces). Prices increased from 4 August 2026, and the latest official charges are as follows (subject to the operator's announcements):
| Vehicle type | Hourly | Daily (any 24 hours) | Night (18:00–08:00 next day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private car | HK$18 | HK$180 | HK$96 |
| Motorcycle | HK$6 | HK$48 | HK$30 |
| Van | HK$18 | — | — |
There are several official rules you must know: ① The car park only accepts online bookings, which can be made from 30 minutes before entry up to 7 days in advance; without a booking you cannot enter; ② However, Car Park No. 1 may accept on-the-spot bookings depending on space availability; ③ Overtime parking is HK$72 per hour for the first two hours, then HK$90 per hour thereafter (for motorcycles, HK$24/HK$30 respectively); ④ EV charging requires an additional service fee of HK$2.5 per kWh; ⑤ For vans (Car Park No. 2), the minimum booking period has changed from 2 hours to 1 hour. Operator's 24-hour enquiry hotline: 2588 1468.
Besides the official car park, there are also several private open-air car parks around the port (such as Ka Kei, Cheuk Tak, Yuen Wo, Shun Ling, etc.), usually cheaper but with limited spaces, so it is best to call ahead to confirm before setting off.
Shenzhen side connections: Metro Line 2 direct to eastern Luohu
After exiting Shenzhen Liantang Port, cross the footbridge and you reach Shenzhen Metro Line 2's "Liantang Port Station" (Luosha Highway South, Yanfang Road West, Luohu District). Because of the large terrain difference, this station is quite deep, and Exits A1, A2, C and D all have lifts, with Exits C and D being pure lift exits, so you don't need to worry about stairs when carrying luggage or pushing a stroller.
Line 2 runs from Chiwan all the way to Liantang Station, and from Liantang Station it begins through-running with Line 8, so boarding at Liantang Port Station lets you go directly towards Yantian and Dameisha/Xiaomeisha.
Where to go after crossing? 5 great spots in eastern Luohu
- Xianhu Botanical Garden — a 4A-level botanical garden, at Metro Line 2's Xianhu Road Station (only 772 metres from Liantang Station). Hiking, lake views, flower photography — great for families too.
- Wutong Mountain — Shenzhen's highest peak, get off at Metro Line 2/8's Wutong Mountain South Station, a popular weekend hiking spot.
- Dongmen Old Street — Shenzhen's oldest commercial pedestrian street, at Metro Line 1/3's Laojie Station, where you can shop for snacks, clothes and sundries all at once.
- Luohu MixC — at Metro Line 1's Grand Theatre Station, a high-end mall with a supermarket and restaurants, comfortable to visit even when it rains.
- Chung Ying Street — in Shatoujiao, a famous historic street; you must apply in advance for a Frontier Special Administrative Area Permit to enter.
Compared with other ports: who is Liantang suitable for?
| Comparison | Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai | Futian/Lok Ma Chau | Luohu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening hours | 07:00–22:00 | 06:30–22:30 | 06:30–24:00 |
| Shenzhen connection | Metro Line 2 | Metro Line 4/10 | Metro Line 1 |
| From Hong Kong urban areas | Need to transfer to bus/minibus | Direct via East Rail | Direct via East Rail |
| Crowds | Relatively few | Many | Many |
| Parking | Official car park (booking required) | Available but tight | Very tight |
Who Liantang Port suits best: people living in the New Territories East (Sheung Shui, Fanling, Tai Po, Sha Tin, Tai Wai); people planning to park their car and then cross; people wanting to avoid the crowds at Futian and Luohu; people whose destination is eastern Luohu, Yantian or Dapeng.
Practical tips
- Allow time for the last bus: the port closes at 22:00, but the last B7/B8 buses leave a little earlier, so if crossing after 9pm it is best to check return services first.
- Avoid the morning peak of 8–10am and the evening peak of 17–19, the two cross-border schoolchildren/commuter peaks; although Liantang has fewer people, there will still be queues.
- Use the "Port Traffic" or Immigration Department app to check real-time crowds, so you don't have to turn up to find it packed.
- Parking must be booked: go to hywparking.com.hk, you can book as early as 7 days in advance, and even up to 30 minutes before entry.
- Bring your Octopus card and Shenzhen ride code: use Octopus on the Hong Kong section, and WeChat/Alipay ride codes or Shenzhen Tong on the Shenzhen section.
- If you have a lot of luggage, note that Exits C and D are pure lift exits, so you don't have to carry luggage down stairs when leaving the port.
⚠️ Port opening hours, bus fares and car park charges are all subject to adjustment, so before setting off please refer to the official announcements of the Hong Kong Immigration Department, Transport Department and car park operator.
FAQ
What time does Liantang Port open until? Is it 24-hour?
No. The daily opening hours of Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai Port are 07:00–22:00, closing at 10pm. For overnight crossings you can only choose Huanggang (the only 24-hour land port).
What buses can I take to Heung Yuen Wai Port?
Citybus B7 (Sheung Shui, HK$11.3), B8 (Tai Wai, HK$18.1), KMB B9 (Tuen Mun, HK$21.3), 79K (Sheung Shui ↔ Ta Kwu Ling, HK$6.9), plus green minibus 59S (Sheung Shui Station, HK$9.9).
How much is the car park at Heung Yuen Wai Port? Do I need to book?
For private cars from 4 August 2026: hourly HK$18, daily HK$180, night HK$96. Only online bookings are accepted (up to 7 days in advance), but Car Park No. 1 may accept on-the-spot bookings depending on space availability. Operator's phone: 2588 1468.
What metro can I take after crossing?
Shenzhen Metro Line 2's "Liantang Port Station"; Exits A1, A2, C and D all have lifts. Line 2 runs through to Line 8, giving direct access towards Yantian and Dameisha/Xiaomeisha.
Is it far to Dongmen and MixC?
For Dongmen Old Street you need to transfer to Line 1/3 to "Laojie Station", and for MixC you need Line 1 to "Grand Theatre Station"; the whole journey takes about 20–30 minutes.
Want to compare all nine ports in Hong Kong? See also our Shenzhen border crossing guide; if it's your first time taking the metro in Shenzhen, you can first read our Amap guide.
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