Travel & Explore Hong Kong

Getting to Hong Kong

From Overseas

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is the main international gateway.

• Airport Express: Reaches Kowloon in about 20 minutes and Hong Kong Island in about 24 minutes.
• Taxis, Buses, and Transfers: Available directly from the airport to your hotel or the convention venues.
• Note: Check the Hong Kong Immigration Department visa information for entry requirements specific to your nationality.

From Mainland China

Traveling from Mainland China to Hong Kong is fast and convenient via high-speed rail, cross-border coach, or flight:

• High-Speed Rail (MTR Intercity): Trains connect major Mainland cities directly to Hong Kong West Kowloon Station.
  • From Shenzhen: Only about 15–20 minutes from Shenzhen North or Futian Station.
  • From Guangzhou: Around 45–50 minutes from Guangzhou South or Guangzhou East.
  • From Further Cities: Direct high-speed trains also operate from Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Xiamen, and other major hubs.
  • On Arrival: From West Kowloon Station, you can easily transfer to the MTR via Austin or Kowloon Station, or take a taxi to your destination.
• Cross-Border Coaches: Frequent long-distance and short-distance buses run from various cities and towns across Guangdong Province directly into urban Hong Kong (such as Tsim Sha Tsui, Mong Kok, and Causeway Bay).
• Land Boundary Control Points: If traveling by car, bus, or local transit across the border, you can clear immigration via major ports such as Luohu (Lo Wu), Lok Ma Chau (Futian), Shenzhen Bay, or the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge.
• Travel Documentation: Mainland residents require a valid Exit-Entry Permit for Traveling to Hong Kong and Macau (往来港澳通行证) with an appropriate, valid endorsement (签注).

E-guidebooks about Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Tourism Board offers free downloadable e-guidebooks to help you plan your visit. Titles include a Hong Kong map, neighbourhood guides (e.g., Central, Tsim Sha Tsui, The Peak), and themed guides.

Browse and download from Discover Hong Kong — E-guidebooks.