About this site

GuayHK covers the practical, repeatable side of crossing into Shenzhen: which border, which bus, how to pay, roughly what things cost. It's written for Hong Kong residents who go north often, not for a one-time tourist itinerary.

Why this exists

Most English-language coverage of Shenzhen targets Western tourists on a single trip and reads that way: hotel picks, must-see attractions, a generic transport overview. Almost none of it answers the boring, specific questions a regular crosser actually has, like which bus reaches which Sam's Club, or whether Octopus works at the till in Futian. This site tries to answer those instead.

How we write

Facts here are checked against operator sites, official port information, and current reporting where it exists. Prices and schedules move constantly on both sides of the border, so treat any specific number as a snapshot rather than a guarantee, and check before you travel if it matters.

How the site pays for itself

Some pages link to booking platforms, eSIM providers, or travel services relevant to what's being discussed, and the site may earn a commission if you book through one of those links, at no extra cost to you. The recommendation doesn't change based on what pays; plenty of the advice here, like which port is quietest, makes the site nothing at all.

What this site doesn't cover

This isn't an immigration, relocation, or long-stay visa resource. Everything here assumes you're a Hong Kong resident making a day trip or weekend trip north and coming back, using the travel documents you already have. If you're looking into moving to the mainland, working there, or anything involving a longer-term visa, you'll want a different source; that's a genuinely different set of rules from a border crossing.

Contact

Spotted something outdated or wrong? That's genuinely useful to hear: hello@guayhk.com.