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What is Futian?

What is Futian?

Futian District (simplified Chinese: 福田区; traditional Chinese: 福田區; pinyin: Fútián Qū; Jyutping: fuk1tin4 keoi1) is one of the nine districts comprising the city of Shenzhen, China. The district is home to the government and Municipal Committee of Shenzhen, as well as the city’s central business district (CBD).

Can you enter Shenzhen from Hong Kong?

The fastest way to travel from Hong Kong to Shenzhen is high speed train, which only takes around 20min with frequent departures daily. In addition, tourists can take MTR/subway or city bus to arrive at Luohu Port, Huanggang Port and Futian Port first, then pass the border and enter Shenzhen.

What is Shenzhen known for?

Shenzhen, which connects Hong Kong to China’s mainland, is one of the most popular cities in southeast China. It is best known for shopping and entertainment, thanks to its large malls and many family-friendly amusement parks.

How to cross from Shenzhen to Hong Kong?

Option 1: Metro + MTR

  1. Take Shenzhen Metro Line 7 to Huanggang Checkpoint Station;
  2. Enter the customs building to go through all the clearance procedures;
  3. Take the Huanggang Lok Ma Chau Shuttle Bus from Huanggang on Shenzhen side to Lok Ma Chau on Hong Kong side;

Is Shenzhen A port?

The Port of Shenzhen is a collective name of a number of ports along parts of the coastline of Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China. These ports as a whole forms one of the busiest and fastest growing container ports in the world.

Does Shenzhen have an airport?

Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport (formerly Shenzhen Huangtian Airport) (IATA: SZX, ICAO: ZGSZ) is the airport serving Shenzhen, Guangdong Province. It is located on the east bank of the Pearl River near Huangtian and Fuyong villages in Bao’an District, and is 32 km (20 mi) northwest of the city centre.

Is it OK to wear jeans in China?

It is important to keep in mind that shorts or jeans are not at all acceptable for business meetings or in formal situations. Clothes that are revealing are considered as an offence to Chinese businessmen. Due to the formal culture in China, women are expected to wear either flat shoes or shoes with very low heels.

Is there quarantine in Shenzhen?

All of the travelers who enter Shenzhen are required to undergo a 14-day collective quarantine.

How to get to Futian Port from Shenzhen?

As Shenzhen Metro Line 4 stops there at the Futian Port Station and Hong Kong MTR East Rail reaches there at Lok Ma Chau Station, with a passenger bridge linked, people can directly take Shenzhen Metro and Hong Kong MTR there very quick and convenient after the inspection in the Entry and Exit Hall.

Is there a subway to Futian Port Hong Kong?

The Shenzhen subway at Futian Port is connected to the East Railway Station in Lok Ma Chau, Hong Kong by Futian-Lok Ma Chau Pedestrian Bridge. This is a double-deck bridge with a cable-stayed on the top, which is novel and unique worldwide.

How long is the clearance time at Luohu Port?

Clearance time: usually 10 to 15 minutes; about 30 minutes at busy times. Luohu Port is crowded during festivals and holidays.

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Ruth Doyle