Shenzhen for visitors and electronics buyers
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Shenzhen in five lines
Suits: electronics sourcing, tech, day trips from Hong Kong, design and architecture.
Days needed: 2-3; many visitors come for one day from Hong Kong.
Getting in: Bao'an Airport 宝安 Bǎo'ān (SZX) on the west side, or overland from Hong Kong through several checkpoints.
Border hours: Luohu 06:30-23:59; Huanggang 24 hours.
Visa: 240-hour transit ports here: Entry: SZX only; exit: air/land/ferry. Read the box below before you plan a Hong Kong arrival.
Getting in: airports and stations
| From | How | Price | Time | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bao'an Airport (SZX) 深圳宝安国际机场 | Metro Line 11 to Futian | ¥7-8 | 30-35 min | |
| Airport bus A1 to Futian Station | ¥20-25 | 50-60 min | ||
| Taxi or Didi to Futian CBD | ¥90-120, 40-50 min | |||
| Shenzhen North Station 深圳北站 | Routes not checked yet | |||
| Futian Station 福田站 | Routes not checked yet | |||
240-hour visa-free transit via Shenzhen
- Transit ports in Shenzhen
- Entry: SZX only; exit: air/land/ferry
- Where you may stay
- Multi-province (24 regions)
Land crossings from Hong Kong are treated differently from the airport in the sources we found. National rules: 240-hour transit.
Shenzhen overview
Shenzhen grew from a border town into one of China's biggest cities in a few decades, and it is built around the Hong Kong frontier. That shapes a visit more than any sight: many travellers arrive overland, and the checkpoint you use decides your first hour. Luohu 罗湖 Luóhú is open 06:30-23:59, Huanggang 皇岗 Huánggǎng 24 hours, and Shenzhen Bay 06:30-23:59. Futian's hours are listed as 06:30-22:30, so do not plan a late return through it.
For the 240-hour transit rule Shenzhen is unusual. Ports: Entry: SZX only; exit: air/land/ferry. One source gives the stay area as Multi-province (24 regions). Our sources here are secondary, so read the 240-hour transit page before you build a route that enters overland.
Flying in, Metro Line 11 runs from Bao'an Airport to Futian for ¥7-8 in 30-35 min. Bus A1 is ¥20-25, about 50-60 min, and a taxi or Didi is ¥90-120, 40-50 min.
Foreign cards on the metro: Yes at marked gates (varies). We could not confirm a fare range from the operator yet.
| Fact | Value | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen Metro foreign cardsMetro | Yes at marked gates (varies) | Real China TripUnverified | |
| Shenzhen Metro single fare rangeMetro | Not confirmed yet | Real China TripUnverified | |
| Luohu border hoursLuohu | 06:30-23:59 | Shenzhen Daily / Eye ShenzhenSecondary source | |
| Futian border hoursFutian | 06:30-22:30 | Shenzhen BendibaoSecondary source | |
| Huanggang (Lok Ma Chau) border hoursHuanggang | 24 hours | Shenzhen Daily / Eye ShenzhenSecondary source | |
| Shenzhen Bay border hoursShenzhen Bay | 06:30-23:59 | Shenzhen Daily / Eye ShenzhenSecondary source |
Areas to know
Futian 福田区
Luohu 罗湖区
Nanshan 南山区
Bao'an 宝安区
Where to stay in Shenzhen
Where-to-stay page not built yet (needs 6+ checked properties)
Start here
Show the driver 给司机看
广东省深圳市福田区市民中心
Shēnzhèn Shì Fútián Qū Shìmín Zhōngxīn
Civic Center, Futian District, Shenzhen
Questions people ask
What time does the Luohu border close?
Luohu is open 06:30-23:59; Huanggang is open 24 hours.
How do I get from Shenzhen airport to Futian?
Metro Line 11, ¥7-8, 30-35 min.
Sources
- Shenzhen Bao'an Airport (SZX) Guide, Wander in China, retrieved
- 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit in Guangdong, travelchinaguide, retrieved
- How to Pay for Shenzhen Metro Without WeChat or Alipay (2026), Real China Trip, retrieved
- Shenzhen travel guide (updated 9 Jan 2026), Shenzhen Daily / Eye Shenzhen, retrieved
- 深圳福田口岸开放时间, Shenzhen Bendibao, retrieved