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Hong Kong is well-connected by land, water and air. By land, the only way into
Hong Kong is through mainland China. Since the handover, transport options have
increased dramatically, connecting places as close as Shenzhen and as far as
Beijing. Although the Hong Kong SAR is now an integral part of China, visas
are still required to cross the border with the mainland.
Getting to Hong Kong by Air: After the completion of the new International
Airport - Chek Lap Kok on Lantau Island - in June 1998, Hong Kong has emerged
as a major transport hub to China and much of Southeast Asia. Several international
and Hong Kong airlines such as the Cathay Pacific, Dragonair, Air Hong Kong,
Oasis Hong Kong Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines and Hong Kong Express offer regular
flights connecting Hong Kong to major destinations in Asia, Europe and the USA.
Getting to Hong Kong by Ferry: Regular ferry service connect Hong Kong
to Macau and several destinations in Guangdong Province in mainland China. Macau
is just a one-hour ferry ride from Hong Kong. Ferries to Macau and mainland
China can be taken from the Macau Ferry Terminal on the Connaught Road and China
Ferry Terminal in Kowloon in Hong Kong.
Getting to Hong Kong by Road: There are good network of roads between
Hong Kong and mainland China. Visitors can cross borders from 5 checkpoints
on the Hong Kong-China border, including the famous Lo Wu. A number of transport
companies offer direct bus services between Hong Kong and Guangzhou, Shenzhen
and other destinations in mainland China. Regular buses to depart from Kowloon,
the New Territories, and Hong Kong Island.
Getting to Hong Kong by Train: Hong Kong has an excellent rail network,
connecting it to mainland China. Regular trains run between Kowloon Canton Railway
Hong Kong and Guangzhou, Dongguan, Foshan, Shanghai and Beijing, the capital
city of China. If you love long train journey, you can take the Trans-Siberian
Railway from Europe to Beijing and then on to Hong Kong.
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