Shenzhen Bay Control Point

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Shenzhen Bay Control Point is an immigration control point in Shekou, west of Shenzhen in Mainland China, which links to Ngau Hom Shek, Yuen Long, New Territories, Hong Kong via Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Corridor. It was commissioned on 1 July 2007, when Hu Jintao, the President of the People’s Republic of China, attended the opening ceremony on that day.

Shenzhen Bay Control Point is the first boundary control point with immigration facilities of both Hong Kong and the Mainland sides co-located at the same passenger terminal building in Shenzhen, so as to allow passengers and vehicles for departure and arrival clearance of both the Hong Kong-side and Shenzhen-side.

Closed Area

Like other boundary control points in Hong Kong, Shenzhen Bay Port (Hong Kong Port Area) is administered as a Closed Area. Vehicles other than taxis require a Closed Road Permit to drive in.

Transportation

Hong Kong

Franchised buses

  • NLB B2: Shenzhen Bay Port – Yuen Long Station
  • NLB B2P: Shenzhen Bay Port – Tin Shui Wai Town Centre
  • CTB B3: Shenzhen Bay Port – Tuen Mun Ferry Pier
  • CTB B3A: Shenzhen Bay Port – Tuen Mun (Shan King Estate)
  • CTB B3X: Shenzhen Bay Port – Tuen Mun Town Centre

Cross-border buses

  • Jordan – Kowloon Station (Elements) – Shenzhen Bay Port – Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport
  • Overseas Chinese Town – Shenzhen Bay Port – Kwai Fong (Metroplaza) – Sham Shui Po (Dragon Centre) – Sai Wan Ho (Grand Promenade)
  • Window of the World – Shenzhen Bay Port – Kowloon Tong Station
  • Hong Kong International Airport – Shenzhen Bay Port
  • Aberdeen (Ocean Court) – Shenzhen Bay Port – Baoan Station – Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport

Minibuses

  • NT 618: Shenzhen Bay Port – Tin Shui Wai (Tin Yan Estate)

Taxis

  • City taxis and NT taxis can enter Shenzhen Bay Port (Hong Kong side).

Shenzhen

Buses

  • 31: Shenzhen Port Bay – Moon Bay Garden
  • 90: Shenzhen Port Bay – Window of the World
  • 98: Shenzhen Port Bay – Xincheng Inspection Station
  • 123: Shenzhen Port Bay – Dexin Garden
  • 217: Shenzhen Port Bay – Nantou Inspection Station
  • 245: Shenzhen Port Bay – Meilin Inspection Station
  • Airport 8: Shenzhen Port Bay – Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport

Operation Hours

The border is open from 6:30 am to midnight daily.

July 1 2007

Chinese President Hu Jintao Sunday attended the opening ceremony of the Shenzhen Bay Port (or Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Corridor), a border crossing between south China’s city Shenzhen and Hong Kong.

The president’s car drove past the Shenzhen Bay Bridge and through a ribbon at the boundary line dividing Hong Kong and Shenzhen at around 11:45 a.m., signifying the commissioning of the bridge.

Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Donald Tsang said at the opening ceremony that the port will promote personnel and cargo exchanges between Hong Kong and the mainland. The port is a successful result of the cooperation between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, and a result of central government’s support and another successful symbol of the policy of “one country, two systems.”

State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan said that the opening of the port will become a new starting point to strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation between Hong Kong and Shenzhen and other regions of the mainland.

After cutting the ribbon at the opening ceremony, President Hu passed through the port from Hong Kong to Shenzhen as the first tourist.

Hong Kong’s immigration and customs facilities are co-located with those of the Chinese mainland at the port under the co-location arrangement, the first of its kind implemented at control points.

The Shenzhen Bay Port will initially run for 17.5 hours a day, from 6:30 a.m. to midnight. The Hong Kong and Shenzhen sides will assess when to provide a 24-hour service after the port has been in operation for some time.

Passengers can cross the boundary through the new crossing by taking cross-boundary coaches, franchised buses, green minibuses or taxis.

It is expected that two-way daily traffic and passenger flows will be 29,800 vehicles and 30,800 passengers during the initial period of opening. The anticipated traffic and passenger flows will increase to some 60,300 vehicles and 61,300 passengers each day in 2016.

Shenzhen Bay Port and Bridge to commence operation on July 1

The Shenzhen Bay Port and the Shenzhen Bay Bridge – also known as the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Corridor – will commence operation on Sunday (July 1, 2007).

“The Shenzhen Bay Port will be officially opened after a ceremony at noon on July 1, and passenger and cargo clearance facilities will be opened for public use from 6pm,” a spokesman for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government said today (June 25).

“The Shenzhen Bay Port will initially run for 17.5 hours a day, from 6.30am to midnight. Hong Kong and Shenzhen sides will assess when to provide a 24-hour service after the Port has been in operation for some time,” the spokesman said.

To allow sufficient time for the clearance of passengers and vehicles before the closure of the Shenzhen Bay Port at midnight, the Shenzhen Bay Bridge will be closed to northbound traffic at 11.30pm every night, including July 1.  Cross-boundary drivers and passengers should allow sufficient travelling time when planning their journeys.

When the Shenzhen Bay Port is commissioned, passengers can cross the boundary through the new crossing by taking cross-boundary coaches, franchised buses, green minibuses or taxis.

Hong Kong’s immigration and customs facilities will be co-located with those of the Mainland at the Shenzhen Bay Port under the co-location arrangement, the first of its kind to be implemented at control points.

Under the co-location arrangement at the new control point, coach passengers will only have to get on and off once instead of twice in going through clearance procedures of the two sides, thereby shortening the clearance time by about five to 10 minutes for each traveller.

Hong Kong and Shenzhen are making final preparations for the commissioning of the Shenzhen Bay Port and Shenzhen Bay Bridge.

Various departments and units from Hong Kong and Shenzhen have conducted joint trial runs and drills to familiarise themselves with the operation of this new infrastructure.

Starting from July 1 (the day on which the Shenzhen Bay Port begins operation), the HKSAR will exercise jurisdiction over the Hong Kong Port Area at the Shenzhen Bay Port according to the laws of Hong Kong and administer that area as a closed area.  The HKSAR Government will, by notice published in the Gazette, bring the Shenzhen Bay Port Hong Kong Port Area Ordinance and the Closed Area (Hong Kong Section of the Shenzhen Bay Bridge and Deep Bay Link Portion) Order into full operation on July 1.  Following the Shenzhen Bay Port Hong Kong Port Area Ordinance, all other subsidiary legislation catering for the Hong Kong Port Area will also come into operation on July 1.

The 5.5 kilometre-long Shenzhen Bay Bridge is the fourth vehicular boundary crossing between Hong Kong and Shenzhen.  It links the new control point at the Shenzhen Bay Port in Shekou with Ngau Hom Shek in the northwest New Territories.

It is expected that two-way daily traffic and passenger flows will be 29,800 vehicles and 30,800 passengers during the initial period of opening. The anticipated traffic and passenger flows will increase to some 60,300 vehicles and 61,300 passengers each day in 2016.

HONG KONG GOV PRESS

The Transport Department and the Police today (June 25) held a press briefing to introduce the public transport services and relevant traffic regulations and enforcement situations at the Shenzhen Bay Control Point.

After the commissioning of the Shenzhen Bay Port on July 1, the public transport interchange situated at the Hong Kong Port Area of the Shenzhen Bay Port will commence its operation on the same day. It will provide various public transport services to facilitate visitors travelling to and from the Mainland.

“The Shenzhen Bay Port is, in general, positioned mainly for cargo traffic and to an appropriate extent, catered for passenger transport as well. Cross-boundary visitors can take public transport, including cross-boundary coaches, franchised buses, green minibuses, urban and NT taxis, to go to the Shenzhen Bay Port. Cross-boundary coaches will drive via the Shenzhen Bay Bridge and Shekou in Shenzhen for other cities in the Mainland, while the public transport will be travelling to and from the public transport interchange at the Hong Kong Port Area of the Shenzhen Bay Port. Passengers can then proceed to the Control Point for clearance,” Assistant Commissioner for the Transport Department (New Territories), Miss Cindy Law said.

For franchised bus services, visitors can take New Lantao Bus Route No. B2, which travels between Yuen Long Station of West Rail and the Shenzhen Bay Port. They can also take Citybus Route No. B3, which travels between Tuen Mun Pier and the Shenzhen Bay Port.

For green minibuses services, visitors can take Route No. 618, which travels between Tin Yan Estate in Tin Shui Wai and the Shenzhen Bay Port.

“Since the Hong Kong Port Area of the Shenzhen Bay Port is a closed area, vehicles other than taxis will require a Closed Road Permit,” Miss Law said.

“Motorists travelling from Tuen Mun area can use Tuen Mun Highway Lam Tei Interchange and the Shenzhen Bay Bridge for access to the Shenzhen Bay Port. Those from other areas can travel via Yuen Long Highway and Lam Tei Interchange to the Shenzhen Bay Port,” Assistant Commissioner for Transport Department (Planning), Mr To Kam-biu said.

The Shenzhen Bay Port is divided into cargo clearance area and passenger clearance area. Goods vehicles heading for the cargo clearance area should drive on the left-hand-most traffic lane and slip road leading to the Shenzhen Bay Port for access to the cargo clearance area. Other types of vehicles should leave the Shenzhen Bay Bridge on the right-hand-most traffic lane and slip road for the passenger clearance area.

Mr To reminded motorists to observe the traffic signs along the roads and to select the appropriate routes and traffic lanes for access to the Shenzhen Bay Port.

“Various traffic management measures including the possible temporary closure of the Shenzhen Bay Bridge, will be implemented during inclement weather. Motorists should take note of messages broadcast on electronic media and relevant instructions on the electronic variable message signs and traffic signs,” Mr To added.

Also attending today’s press briefing, Police Divisional Commander of Tin Shui Wai Division, Mr Tony Kwok Ho-yee said that the Shenzhen Bay Port Hong Kong Port Area Ordinance (Cap. 591), which was passed by the Legislative Council in late April this year, provided a legal basis for the application of the laws of Hong Kong to the Hong Kong Port Area and the court’s jurisdiction in this connection.

“Police will provide round-the-clock coverage at the Shenzhen Bay Port with a nine-storey Police Base in the vicinity of the Cargo Examination Area of the new boundary control point. In addition, a Police Reporting Centre will be set up on the ground floor of the Passenger Terminal Building to provide 24-hour service to members of the public,” Mr Kwok said.

“Our primary duty is to maintain the law and order in the Hong Kong Port Area. In addition, we will also be responsible for the maintenance of the boundary security of the Hong Kong Port Area and management of the passenger and vehicular traffic flow in conjunction with other relevant government departments,” he said.

The Shenzhen Bay Port Hong Kong Port Area will be administered as a closed area. This is the same as all the other land boundary control points in Hong Kong. The closed area will cover the Hong Kong Clearance Area, the Shenzhen Bay Bridge and the related local road in the vicinity (the Deep Bay Link portion).

Similar to other boundary control points, persons who wish to enter the closed area will be required to apply for a Closed Area Permit, except those exempted under “General Permission to enter or leave the closed area for Hong Kong Port Area and Hong Kong section of the Shenzhen Bay Bridge”. Offenders are liable to prosecution.

“General permission will be granted to persons entering or leaving Hong Kong via the new control point at the Hong Kong Port Area, and drivers of road vehicles and specified modes of public transport carrying those persons, to enter or leave the closed area consisting of the Hong Kong Part Area and Hong Kong section of the Shenzhen Bay Bridge and the Deep Bay Link portion,” Mr Kwok explained.

“This arrangement is similar to the operation of other land boundary control points. No casual visitors are allowed,” he stressed.

Turning to the traffic enforcement on the Shenzhen Bay Bridge, Police Chief Inspector of Enforcement and Control of Traffic New Territories North, Mr Mark Ma Kwok-wah appealed to motorist travelling along the access road to and from the Shenzhen Bay Port should comply with the Road Traffic Ordinance (Cap. 374).

“Motorists should observe the imposed speed limit, which varies according to prevailing weather and traffic conditions and always follow the instruction of the Police,” Mr Ma said.

He reminded members of the public that the traffic enforcement on the Shenzhen Bay Bridge is no different to the current enforcement on other expressways and Strategic Road Network.

High profile policing will continue to deter traffic offenders against speeding; careless driving, in particular, careless lane changing and tailgating; failing to keep left; use of hand-held mobile phone while vehicle is in motion, and overloading.

“A new weigh station will be set up at Ha Tsuen in Yuen Long to effectively combat the problem of overloading vehicles,” Mr Ma added.

Last but not least, Miss Law said, “Since the roads leading to the Shenzhen Bay Port will be closed about 30 minutes before the Port ceases operation, motorists should ensure that there is adequate time to arrive at the Port for clearance.”

Cross-boundary visitors should plan their trips well in advance and check the latest traffic conditions through various channels (e.g. websites and enquiries hotlines).

In order to let cross-boundary visitors know about the public transport services and traffic arrangements to and from the Shenzhen Bay Port, the Transport Department has launched a series of publicity work, including TV and radio Announcements in the Public Interest, leaflets, posters, banners, websites and enquiries hotlines.

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