Departing from Guangzhou! A Guide to a Self-Drive Day Trip to Hong Kong

Essential pre-departure checklist! Documents & preparations 1. Document check: Ensure your Entry-Exit Permit for Hong Kong and Macau is valid and has a "Personal Visit (G)" or "Group Visit (L)" endorsement. 2. Health declaration: Fill out the Health Declaration Form 24 hours in advance via the "Customs Passenger Fingertip Service" app. Save a screenshot of the QR code for faster customs clearance. 3. Cash & transportation card: Exchange a small amount of Hong Kong dollars at the border (approx. HKD 200 per person for backup) and purchase an Octopus card (usable for subways and convenience stores). Self-drive route & customs clearance tips 1. Drive to Huanggang Port: From Guangzhou, navigate to "Shenzhen Huanggang Port," approx. a 1.5 hr drive, with a toll of approx. CNY 65. Park at the port parking lot (capped at CNY 60 for the whole day), a 3 min walk to the customs hall. 2. Reverse customs clearance advantage: Huanggang offers 24-hour customs clearance, with fewer people and faster processing! After customs, take the "Yau Tsim Mong Express" bus on the right (HKD 35 one-way), a 1 hr direct ride to Austin Road, seamlessly connecting to the subway to Tsim Sha Tsui/Causeway Bay. 3. Return trip tips: For the return journey, it's recommended that two people take turns driving to avoid fatigue. Parking spaces at the port parking lot are limited, so return early or allow extra waiting time. Highlights of a one-day trip to Hong Kong 1. Check in at Victoria Harbour in Tsim Sha Tsui: Arrive at Tsim Sha Tsui, stroll along the Avenue of Stars, take a photo with the Bruce Lee statue, and experience the vibrancy of Victoria Harbour by day and its dazzling lights at night. 2. Star Ferry crossing: Take the century-old ferry to Central for HKD 4. The vintage cabin + panoramic views of Victoria Harbour make it easy to capture cinematic shots. 3. Victoria Peak night view: Walk from Central Exit J2 to the Peak Tram station. Take the vintage tram to the top (round trip HKD 88). Enjoy a 360° view of Hong Kong's lights from the Sky Terrace 428. Sunset is the best time for photos. 4. Causeway Bay shopping & food: Shop at SOGO and Times Square. Try street-side fish balls and milk tea. Enjoy authentic snacks for around HKD 50 per person.