Shenzhen

1. Shenzhen Transportation: Flights | Shenzhen Baoan International AirportConveniently located close to Hong Kong and Guangzhou, traveling options to and around Shenzhen are numerous. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) is the main airport for those who choose to fly in. Ranked as China’s fifth-largest airport with over 50 million passengers travel through it every year, this airport is the base for Shenzhen Airlines and Shenzhen Donghai Airlines.Transfer options between SZX and Shenzhen city center and other destinations like Hong Kong and Macau are fast and convenient. To Shenzhen city locations, visitors can take Airport Express Bus, Airport Shuttle Bus (330 Lines), and even City Bus lines. The cheapest option is the City Bus which is located at the airport’s Ground Transportation Center. Fares range between 2-10 RMB, but please note that tickets are purchased on the bus, and few bus operators speak English. Airport Express and Shuttle Bus have counters inside the airport where staff can help you with bus route options. Fares for Express Bus (8 routes) max out at around 25 RMB, and for Shuttle Bus (3 routes) fares range from 20-30 RMB.Another public transport option is the Metro. Passengers can get on Metro Line 11 at Airport Station, which is directly linked to the Ground Transport Center. Line 11 connects the airport with stops in CBDs of Futian, Nanshan, and Qianhai districts. Fares range from 2-10 RMB.A taxi is a fast way to reach downtown Shenzhen. Depending on traffic, the journey takes about 30 minutes and costs around 100 RMB. It is worth noting that most taxi drivers do not speak English, so it is best to first write down your address in Chinese. Taxis are available 24 hours a day. They are located on the east side of the second level of the Ground Transportation Center.2. Shenzhen Transportation: Trains, Bus, Subway, TaxiShenzhen has efficient and clean transportation facilities, including buses, metro, trains, and taxis. The Shenzhen Metro is a fast, convenient and affordable way to travel. There are currently 8 lines with more planned to open in 2021. Visitors can easily reach almost every major site in the city. The trains operate between 6:30 am and 11 pm, and the fare starts at 2 RMB. Day Pass is available at 20 RMB each and can be purchased at any Shenzhen metro station. Fancy a day trip to Hong Kong? Visitors can travel on Shenzhen Metro to the border between Shenzhen and Hong Kong, then transfer to Hong Kong's MTR East Rail Line for their exploration there.There is an abundance of taxis in Shenzhen. They are available 24 hours a day, but during the hours between 11 pm and 6 am, passengers need to pay an extra 30% as a night allowance. There are four taxi colors, red and yellow taxis operate in the urban and suburb areas, while blue indicates it’s an electric car, and green cabs can only be found in Bao’an and Longgang Districts. It is worth noting that most taxi drivers do not speak English, so it is best to first write down your destination in Chinese.For visitors who want to pop over to Hong Kong from Shenzhen, there are several convenient ways to do so. There's no direct flight as it is only 50 kilometers (31 miles) between the two cities. But visitors can hop on the high-speed train, which only takes around 20 minutes to travel from Shenzhen North or Futian Station to Hong Kong West Kowloon Station. Other modes of transportation include the Metro or City Bus, which takes between 1.5 to 2 hours, special long-distance bus (1-2 hours), or ferry (30-60 minutes).