How to get from Hong Kong airport to Guangzhou. How long does it take to get to Macau from Guangzhou and what is the best way to get there? From Shenzhen to Guangzhou by train
Since we came to China and settled in Guangzhou, due to visa conditions, we have to leave the country and return back every 3 months.
In this article I will tell you how to get to Guangzhou from one of the most densely populated cities on the planet, Hong Kong.
The ticket office looks like this:
This route is served by several companies, which, in appearance, are no different from each other.
Go Go Bus: departure at 07:35 / 08:05 / 08:35 / 10:45 / 12:45 / 13:45 / 14:45 / 15:45 / 16:45 / 17:45 / 18:45 / 19:25 / 20:45 / 22:45
Passenger drop-off points: China Hotel, Guangzhou Hotel, Rosedale Hotel Guangzhou, Garden Hotel
More details on the website: link
Via Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang. The color of the bus is pink - yellow - white.
Ticket price for an adult: 220HK$, for an elderly person over 65 and a child from 2 to 12 years old – 170HK$
Eternal East Cross-Border Coach
Bus color- green
China Travel Tours Transportation (CTS): departure at 07:05 / 08:05 / 09:05 / 10:05 / 11:05 / 11:55 / #12:30 / 12:55 / 13:55 / #14:30 / 14:55 / 15 :30 / 15:55 / #16:30 / 16:55 / 17:55 / 18:55 / 19:30 / 20:05 / 21:05 / 22:05
Passenger drop-off points: Jinan University(Tian He), China Hotel, Hotel Landmak Canton, Garden Hotel, Dong Shan Hotel
Bus color- white
Note! When traveling by buses of this company, you will have to cross the border yourself. That is, the bus stops at the border, all passengers, along with their belongings, get off and go through passport control (exit from Hong Kong). After clearing customs and passport control, you board the bus again. Next, the bus travels for 2-3 minutes and again unloads everyone to cross the border with mainland China, and then again everyone loads onto the bus and moves on.
Another option is to travel with a company that provides minivans (check at the checkout). In this case, you do not need to cross the border and carry suitcases back and forth. You sit quietly in the minibus, periodically showing your face to the customs officer for comparison with the photo in your passport. There, in the minivan, you will be given forms that you need to fill out to go through passport control.
Although, you will still have to get on the bus, but after the minibus crosses the border. This option is no different in price, but is somewhat more convenient.
Important! Do not move too far and do not lose your ticket, since there may be a dozen buses providing transportation and it is very easy to lose yours. Therefore, when boarding, it is better to show the driver your ticket once again and make sure that this bus is going in the direction you need.
One more point: It’s better to look in advance on the map next to which bus stop is in your area of residence. We were completely unaware that the bus we were traveling on stopped in the area we needed, and we noticed it completely by accident. But they could get to the station and from there, tired and exhausted, take the metro/taxi home.
By train
There is no direct train connection between Hong Kong Airport and Guangzhou yet, so first you need to get to the city center. You can do this either by taking the A21 bus or the Airport Express, which will take you into central Hong Kong in 20 minutes from Kowloon Station (not Kowloon West or Kowloon Tong).
Time: 2 hours - train from Hong Kong to Guangzhou; 20 minutes to cross the Hong Kong-China and China-Hong Kong borders; Total total time ~ 3 hours.
Price: 190 HKD (150 RMB) - train. Total: 1272 rub. per person.
This method is perhaps the most comfortable and expensive. You don't have to make multiple transfers from train to metro, but you leave Kowloon and arrive at East Railway Station, the orange metro line (Line 3) - link to the Guangzhou metro map, from where you can get to any part of the city.
On a ferryboat
I will not consider this option. Firstly, because we have not tried it, and secondly, because it is less convenient due to its schedule. There is only one ferry, which leaves at 16:00 and arrives at 17:00. The ticket costs significantly more than previous options ~ 300 yuan.
Via Shenzhen
The border crossing between Hong Kong and China (Shenzhen) is located at Lok Ma Chau station (blue metro line, terminus).
To get to Lok Ma Chau, you need to take the MRT. See the map for more details:
The cost of a trip from Hung Hom Station to Lok Ma Chau will cost HK$37.
Once you cross the border into Shenzhen, you can travel to Guangzhou by high-speed train or bus. Let me tell you in more detail about both of these options.
From Shenzhen to Guangzhou by train
Time: The train from Shenzhen to Guangzhou takes approximately 1 hour. 30 minutes.
Price: 79 RMB (economy) or 99 RMB (business) - ~660 rub./per person for economy and 825 rub. for business class.
In 1.5 hours you will find yourself in Guangzhou, at the East Railway Station, orange metro line (Line 3) - link to the Guangzhou metro map above.
Important! Taxi drivers in this area often take advantage of the ignorance of visitors and “jack up” the price. Keep in mind that a taxi for a distance of 7-10 kilometers will not cost 100 yuan, but will most likely cost you 20-30. In this case, it is better to use official taxi stands and always make sure that the taxi driver turns on the meter (!).
From Shenzhen to Guangzhou by bus
Time: 3 hours.
Price: RMB 70 per person.
This method is even cheaper than the previous one and is suitable if you suddenly miss the last train. This happened to us once.
We arrived in Shenzhen, crossed the border, but the last train left at 22:00, or even earlier. As a result, the city is unfamiliar, the ticket offices are closed, what should I do?
We started searching and it turned out that we could get to Guangzhou by bus. To be honest, the experience is not very pleasant, since the ride takes twice as long. High-speed train from Shenzhen it goes at a speed of 150 km/h, while the bus is 80-90. Therefore, the time you will spend on the same route is not 1.5 hours, but 3.
That's probably all. We hope that our tips will help you get to your destination as comfortably and at the lowest cost as possible. We have already experienced how important it is, sometimes, to get at least a little comfort after tiring flights and transfers.
Good luck!
If you have questions, write them in the comments, we will definitely answer.
The former British colony is full of history, boasts spectacular harbor views and is a foodie’s haven. From picturesque hiking trails to museums and street markets, Hong Kong has much to offer. Get on the Star Ferry and take in the views of Victoria Harbour, or stretch those muscles with a hike up to Victoria Peak – you'll be rewarded with views over Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, Victoria Harbour, and, if you're lucky , Kowloon's eight mountains. Meander through street markets and bazaars selling everything under the sun, reward yourself with Michelin-starred dim sum and then party hard with the locals in Lan Kwai Fong.
Things to do in Hong Kong
Central
Central (also Central District;) is the central business district of Hong Kong. It is located in Central and Western District, on the north shore of Hong Kong Island, across Victoria Harbor from Tsim Sha Tsui, the southernmost point of Kowloon Peninsula. The area was the heart of Victoria City, although that name is rarely used today.
Tsim Sha Tsui
Tsim Sha Tsui, often abbreviated as TST, is an urban area in southern Kowloon, Hong Kong. The area is administratively part of the Yau Tsim Mong District. Tsim Sha Tsui East is a piece of land reclaimed from the Hung Hom Bay now east of Tsim Sha Tsui. The area is bounded north by Austin Road and in the east by Hong Chong Road and Cheong Wan Road.
Victoria Peak
Victoria Peak (, or previously) is a mountain in the western half of Hong Kong Island. It is also known as Mount Austin, and locally as The Peak. With an elevation of 552 m, it is the highest mountain on Hong Kong island, ranked 31 in terms of elevation in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Tai Mo Shan is the highest point in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with an elevation of 957 m).
It is 174 kilometers long.
by bus (coach)
Eternal East Cross-Border Coach
Bus color: green
Sinoway (China) Express
Chinalink Bus
China Travel Tours Transportation (CTS):
departure at 07:05 / 08:05 / 09:05 / 10:05 / 11:05 / 11:55 / #12:30 / 12:55 / 13:55 / #14:30 / 14:55 / 15: 30 / 15:55 / #16:30 / 16:55 / 17:55 / 18:55 / 19:30 / 20:05 / 21:05 / 22:05
Passenger drop-off points: Jinan University(Tian He), China Hotel, Hotel Landmak Canton, Garden Hotel, Jinan University(Tian He), Garden Hotel, Dong Shan Hotel
Bus color - white
Boarding the buses of all the above companies is carried out at Terminal 2, Coach Station on the third floor (3/F).
The only inconvenience of this method is that you have to cross the border yourself. That is, you take a bus to Lok Ma Chau / Huanggang or Shenzhen Bay, then get off the bus, go through the passport and . Then get back on your bus, drive for a minute, and get off again (with all your belongings) to go through passport and customs control to enter. After passing it, you get on another bus (which has the name of your company on it - it’s better to show your ticket when boarding so as not to be mistaken) and continue the trip to . Important don't lose your bus, since there are usually at least ten of them there.
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How to get from Hong Kong Airport to Guangzhou by metro or bus and train
There is no direct train connection between Hong Kong Airport and Hong Kong. If you want to get there by train, you will have to make at least one change. All trains depart from Hung Hom Station in Kowloon and arrive at Guangzhou East railway station in Guangzhou. Hung Hom Station is both a metro station and a long-distance train station, but boarding at them takes place at a level lower than boarding the metro. When searching for ticket sales and boarding locations, follow the “intercity through train” signs.
2. Metro– a special metro line (Airport express) covers the 35.3 km separating the airport from the city center in just 24 minutes. You need to get to Kowloon Station (not Kowloon West or Kowloon Tong!) and then take the free shuttle bass to Hung Hom station. The cost of such a trip by metro will be HK$90.
3. You can also get there Metro straight to Hung Hom station. To do this, you need to take the metro (Airport express) at the airport, then, at Tsing Yi station, change to the Tung Chung Line (yellow) and go to Nam Cheong station. There, change to the West Rail Line (purple) and get to Hung Hom station. Then, without leaving the metro, go down to the trains. Cost of the entire trip – 68.5 HK$
Train ticket It is not necessary to book in advance, as there are always free places. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket office at Hung Hom Station. The first train leaves Hung Hom at 7.25 and arrives at Guangzhou East at 9.20. The last train leaves Hung Hom at 19.24 and arrives in Guangzhou at 21.19. There are a total of 12 trains a day. The schedule can be viewed. A ticket to Guangzhou costs HK$190 for an adult passenger and HK$95 for a child from 5 to 9 years old. Children under 5 years old travel free of charge provided that they do not occupy a separate seat. The train makes one stop in Dongguan.
With this travel option, you pass through and are given a stamp to cross the border. Further, when boarding the train to Hung Hom, usually they only scan your luggage, and everyone other formalities already passed to enter at Guangzhou East Station. After this, you get to the metro (Guangzhou East metro station of the same name), where you can get to anywhere in the city.
How to get from Hong Kong Airport to Guangzhou on a ferryboat
The ferry runs from Hong Kong Airport to the stop Guangzhou Nansha. The journey lasts about 60 minutes. There is only one ferry - it leaves at 16.00 and arrives at 17.00. The ticket costs 310 RMB, for a child from 2 to 12 years old - 235 RMB, for a child under 2 years old - 155 RMB, infants under one year old are carried free of charge (see). Tickets are on sale at the Ferry (TurboJET Sea Express) counters on the fifth level of the airport's first terminal. To get to them, after getting off the plane, follow the signs “Ferries to Mainland / Macau ticketing”. Then purchase a ticket at the counter, don’t forget to ask. You must also show your luggage receipt at the counter so that the ferry staff can collect your luggage and deliver it on board. There is no need to go through customs and passport control, or pick up luggage.! Half an hour before the ferry departure, you can go through the door with the “Ferry boarding” sign (to the right of the ticket sales counters, if you are facing them). There you will need to go down the escalator to the floor below (it is impossible to mix it up - there is only one), then take the incoming mini-train and get off at the next stop. Next, you need to go up to the third floor (Level 3) to the tax refund counter, and then go up to the fourth floor (Level 4) and find the right door (next to it there will be a board with your ferry number).
With this travel option, you do not officially cross the border with. All passport and customs formalities, Related , taken upon arrival in Guangzhou Nansha. An Arrival card, which you need to fill out to cross the border with, will be given to you on board. It’s worth filling it out right there (so as not to waste time later) and keeping it with you until passport control. Immediately after getting off the ferry, you must not forget get luggage!
Book ferry tickets online
(廣州) is a large industrial city on the banks of the Pearl River with a population of 13 million people. The city was traditionally known in the West as Canton during the period of foreign occupation and still has a strong diaspora. The city is the center of Southern Chinese culture and a major export center. The city of Guangzhou, China, is bounded by the Baiyun Mountain to the north, the plain and the Pearl River to the south. It is the capital of Guangdong Province, as well as the largest commercial, industrial, transport and economic center in all of southern China. Founded in the 3rd century BC, famous for its port, Guangzhou China has long attracted foreigners. Here was the main transit point of the well-known Silk Road. The ships took goods from China to Guangzhou. The remains of a shipyard from the Qin and Han dynasties have survived to this day.
Now Guangzhou China is the fourth largest city in China after Shanghai, Beijing and Tianjin and a completely modern city. It is one of 24 historical cities China with more than 2000 years of history. Also close to Guangzhou are located And , making it very convenient for travel.
Every year from the second half of April to the first week of May and from the second half of October to the first week of November, import and export exhibitions are held in Guangzhou China. For travelers, I would advise avoiding these periods, as hotels are crowded and overpriced at this time. Transportation prices are also rising.
Guangzhou China has a free monthly English-language magazine that writes about the latest events and entertainment in the city. A very useful thing for independent tourists. The magazine can be picked up for free at many tourist destinations in Guangzhou China, such as Starbucks. This is a really valuable and free resource to get to know the city and places to go in Guangzhou China. If you don't find the magazine, read , where I write about traveling around Asia and beyond.
Districts of Guangzhou, China
The city of Guangzhou, China, has a well-developed metro network that connects cities and districts of the city.
Districts of Guangzhou:
- Yuexiu (越秀)
- Liwan (荔湾) - There are many tourist attractions and shopping centers. Shamian Island is also located here.
- Haizhu (海珠) is a rapidly developing area with many residential high-rises. In the center at Haizhu Square there is a very large market where they sell goods for export.
- Tianhe (天河) was founded in 1980 and became known as the new city center. Most schools and universities are located here, as well as a science park. The area is characterized by modern skyscrapers and the Central Sports Stadium. There are many shopping options here, including the popular Tee Shopping Centre. A shopping mall in Guangzhou's Tianhe district, Citic Plaza is currently the eighth tallest building in the world. Also located here is Guangzhou East Railway Station (from which direct trains run to ).
- Baiyun (白云) - the international airport is located here.
- Huangpu (黄埔)
- Huadu (花都)
- Panyu (番禺) is located on the outskirts of Guangzhou. There is a water park here.
- Nansha (南沙)
- Logan (萝岗区)
- Zengcheng (增城)
- Conghua (从化)
The first thing that catches your eye is that the city is very clean and surrounded by greenery.
Today, hundreds of thousands of trade connections are intertwined, and a huge number of transactions are concluded. There are more than 100 wholesale markets, tens of thousands of industries are concentrated.
Weather in Guangzhou
The rainy season is from April to June. August and September are the hottest months with a high probability of typhoons. For tourists, the season begins in October and ends in December.
You can buy a tour, but I recommend doing it independent travel in Guangzhou. The very first step is to buy cheap tickets to Guangzhou. What to do next is very simple.
Guangzhou Airport China- the first airport we met where lighters are picked up from hand luggage, among other things prohibited. But at the exit from Guangzhou airport Smart-assed Chinese are already waiting for you, who immediately offer you a lighter, no matter whether you need it or not, for 1-5 yuan.
By the way, have you seen the Chinese kids? There are a lot of them here) They don’t wear diapers, they’re wearing Chinese pants with a hole!
If you want to get into Guangzhou from China, you can easily get there by bus or train.
Transport in Guangzhou, China
For $0.2-0.4 you can ride aroundon one of 410 bus routes. Plus, there are 40 night routes in Guangzhou, operating until 6 am. The most popular transport in a large metropolis is the metro, consisting of 9 lines. Lines 1 and 2 pass through the city center, line 3 comes from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport. For $0.3 you can also ride a river bus on one of 6 routes.
Hotels in Guangzhou
This is where the really big scope lies in the choice of hotels and inns in Guangzhou. During exhibitions, a million tourists come to the city, and they all need somewhere to stay. Therefore, the hotel industry here is developing rapidly. In addition, due to great competition, hotel prices in Guangzhou are not too high. However, the city has very distinct periods when there are no exhibitions (hotel prices are minimal) and when international exhibitions are held (prices increase). But it is always possible to choose the best option.
Food Guangzhou, China
Guangzhou China is the birthplace of Cantonese cuisine, a style that has spread widely throughout the world. Most Western cuisines have adopted Chinese recipes, familiar to them as “Chinese food.” However, keep in mind that many foods that Westerners find distasteful (eg dog, snake, etc.) are eaten in China.
IN Chinayou can find a variety of cuisines and for foodies it is a paradise. Restaurants, cafes, bars in Guangzhou are literally at every turn with delicious, exotic, satisfying food.Food in Guangzhouwill be of interest to literally every tourist, because you will not try such exoticism in combination with familiar things anywhere else. In 2019, the RMB exchange rate is certainly not the lowest, but it is still worth trying the food in Guangzhou 2019.
Food Guangzhou unpredictable. If you are not afraid, then you can try something unusual. Menus in Guangzhou are sometimes translated very funny when you see “fried Vasily”, “eggplant with cardboard” or “beef on a board”. Below is a photo of the menu in the restaurant, admire it. 🙂
Sights of Guangzhou China, what to see in Guangzhou 2019
Guangzhou's attractions amaze even the most sophisticated tourists. Guangzhou Tourist Map in Russian.
I picked 10 for you interesting places, which in no case should be ignored if you are lucky enough to visit Guangzhou in China:
- Temple of the Six Banyan Trees
- Skyscraper "Golden Donut"
- TV tower
- Bridge Liede
- Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall
- Opera theatre
- Pearl River
- Beijing Road pedestrian street
- International Financial Center
- Guangxiaosi Temple
You can read more about Guangzhou attractions in the article Below is a short story about some of the sights of the city of Guangzhou, China.
Temples in Guangzhou China
- Temple of the Six Banyan Trees
- Haitong Temple
Shamian Island (沙面岛) preserves the unique appearance of colonial China. It features old European style buildings.
- Yuexiu Park Address : Jiefang Bei Road Subway Station: Yuexiu Park
- Opening hours: 08:00 – 18:00
Of course, parks and squares are the center of attraction for tourists. A park Yuexiu is a famous landmark of Guangzhou, which is visited annually by over 10 million people. The area of the park is truly impressive - 860,000 m2, and its beauty is forever etched in the memory. The park has many historical monuments, such as the Sun Yat-sen Monument, the Ming Dynasty City Wall, and the Zhenhai Tower. 12 months a year the park is surrounded by greenery. So popular in Guangzhou Exhibitions that they are even held in the park, here in the spring There is a big fair, and in the fall an exhibition of chrysanthemums. Mainly park in Guangzhou there is a gym, a huge sports stadium, a swimming pool and a boat dock.
Famous Five Goats statue in Guangzhoulocated in this park. For locals, the word "goat" is associated with good luck, and not what you might think.Next to the park there is an orchid garden.
Dongshan Park in
Coming to the park, you are surprised by the number of people who walk, as well as elderly people who play sports or dance in the open air. In pDongshan Arch has a large lake in the center, where it is pleasant to take a break from the stuffy city.
Mount Baiyun in Guangzhou China
Baiyun Mountain (白云山) overlooks the city. A good place for visiting.
Guangzhou Zoo China
Another attraction of Guangzhou is the zoo. It is the largest zoo in all of southern China.
Famous for its festivals exhibitions Guangzhou , which people come from all over the world to see. This is, first of all, the Flower Festival and the National Cuisine Festival.
- the highest in the world (610 meters). Every day it receives 10 thousand tourists.
- Address Guangzhou TV Towers: Xingang Zhongyifan Road, Haizhu district
- Subway Station: Chigang Pagoda
- Opening hours: 09:00 – 22:00
Also in the city there isChimelong Water Park- the largest water park in Asia.
There are a lot of shops in Guangzhou.Starting from modern shopping centers and ending with all kinds of markets. By the way, it is customary to bargain at the market and in small shops.
- Shops on the pedestrian street Beijing street("Lu") - Tall Chinese street stores with Western brands and small local shops line this area.
- Shops on the street Shangxia Jiu(“Lu”) is a pedestrian street with many shops.
- Haizhu Square (Haizhu)(“silk market”) - there is a very large market where export goods are sold. Great place to buy gifts and souvenirs in Guangzhou for cheap. Bargaining is not encouraged here if you buy in bulk.
Guangzhou is located in Southern China on the northern bank of the Pearl River and is one of the largest cities countries. This location has led to the city becoming one of the largest international hubs.
You can get to Guangzhou by plane, train or bus. For myself, I chose a plane.
By plane
Guangzhou Airport (Baiyun International Airport) was opened in August 2004. and is one of the three largest airports in China along with Beijing and Shanghai. The airport is located 28 kilometers from the city center. Today, from Guangzhou Airport you can fly to 21 international destinations (including direct flights to Moscow) and 70 domestic destinations (Beijing, etc.)
Guangzhou Airport is very large and it's easy to get lost, but don't worry there are signs everywhere! Its area is 370 square meters and it has four floors: on the third floor there is a departure area, on the first floor there is an arrival hall and on the minus first floor you can take the metro, and there is also a car park there.
At the airport you can find:
- business center where you can make international calls, photos, copies or send faxes;
- mail;
- banks;
- currency exchange. Please note that currency exchange can only be done between 08:00 and 21:00;
- medical room;
- storage room (opening hours from 06:00 to 22:00).
How to get from the airport to the city
You can use the services:
- metro. The fare varies from 70 cents to 1.5 dollars (5-10 yuan). Tokens can be purchased at terminals located at the entrance to the metro. You can read more about the metro in;
- Taxi. Taxis are metered and cost about $20 (100 yuan). Taxi drivers generally don't speak English, so it's best to have your hotel's address in Chinese;
- shuttle bus The bus parking area is located near the main exit as you exit the Arrival hall. The ticket can be bought from the driver, the cost is between 3 - 5 dollars (20 - 32 yuan).
For myself, I chose the metro, as it is the fastest and most convenient way to get to the city, in addition, the final metro station is located right at the airport on the ground floor, which is very convenient! In the arrivals hall you will see a Metro sign, then follow the signs. They will lead you straight to the metro entrance. At which you will see a machine that sells tokens for travel. Be careful, the machine only accepts coins and 5 and 10 yuan bills. It will take about thirty minutes to get to the city center.
- A taxi is not the best option, since most taxi drivers do not speak English or other languages and drive according to the meter, making many circles, knowing that you are a foreigner and most likely your first time here;
- The shuttle bus takes tourists to hotels such as The Garden Hotel, Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, HNA Hotel Central, Huashi(GDH) Hotel, Yunlai Hotel, United Star Hotel and 7 Days Inn. In this case, the trip will take about 1 hour, taking into account traffic jams, maybe more. Therefore, I would choose the metro, it’s much faster.
You can fly from Moscow to Guangzhou on a direct Aeroflot flight (this is the only direct flight from Russia). Travel time - 10 hours. You can fly from other cities in Russia only with transfers in other cities and countries (Harbin, and others).
You can also get to Beijing by train "Moscow-Beijing". There are two such trains:
- 020H "Vostok", travel time - 6 days. This train passes through Zabaikalsk and Harbin and runs on Saturdays;
- 0043, travel time - 5 days. The train passes through Ulaanbaatar () and runs on Tuesdays.
The ticket price is about 30,000 rubles. one way.
You can also travel to Guangzhou from Beijing. There are two ways:
- train
- airplane
By train
It is better to buy your train ticket online in advance.
The high-speed railway (300 km/h) from Beijing to Guangzhou opened in December 2012. From now on, you can reach Guangzhou in 9 hours. There are both day and night trains (the night train departs at 20:20 – 20:25 and arrives in Guangzhou at 06:30). In addition, there are special carriages only for women. In Beijing, trains to Guangzhou leave from Beijing West Railway Station and arrive at Guangzhou South Railway Station.
The ticket price depends on the class of carriage:
- Second class – 133 dollars (862 yuan) – second class seats. As a rule, this type of carriage has 5 seats in a row - two on one side and three on the other. The seats resemble the economy class cabin of an airplane. Each chair has an outlet where you can charge your phone or laptop.
- First class – 213 dollars (1380 yuan) – first class seats. The first class carriage has 4 seats in a row, the seats are more comfortable than in the second class carriage, and there is also much more free legroom.
- Business class – 421 dollars (2724 yuan) – business class. The seats in this carriage are the best and most expensive, and they do not yet exist on all trains. You can find out about their availability when booking your ticket. The seats are reminiscent of business class seats on an airplane. Typically, there are three seats in one row, one on one side and two on the other. The chairs recline, and each chair has an individual mini-TV.
In addition, this train has free Wi-Fi.
By plane
By plane, the journey from Beijing to Guangzhou takes 3 hours.
Before buying a ticket, compare prices for train and plane. Sometimes there are sales, but generally tickets are more expensive than train tickets.
The average cost of a plane ticket to Guangzhou is 23,000 rubles.
From Hong Kong
Guangzhou can also be reached from Hong Kong. is an autonomy under the protectorate of China (previously it was a British colony) and Russian citizens do not require a visa there, unlike mainland China. You can fly there by direct flight from Moscow, Vladivostok, Khabarovsk and Irkutsk.
There are several ways to get from Hong Kong to Guangzhou:
- train;
- bus
By train
The easiest and fastest way to get to Guangzhou is by train. The trip takes 2 hours. This train leaves from the station Hung Hom station(Khan Hom Station is a metro station and at the same time a train station), which is located in the Kowloon area. The ticket can be purchased at the ticket office at the station.
To get to Kowloon from the airport, you can use the special Airport express train, in which case the trip will take 24 minutes. Be careful you need to get to Kowloon Station, not Kowloon West or Kowloon Tong. Next, take the free shuttle to our Hung Hom station. The fare costs 12 US dollars (90 Hong Kong dollars). You can also get to Hung Hom by metro. In this case, also first take the Airport express and go to Tsing Yi Station, take the Tung Chung Line metro there, get off at Nam Cheong Station, then change to the West Rail Line and there you are. Hung Hom location! The cost in this case will be about 9 US dollars (70 Hong Kong dollars). Also at the station, go through customs and passport control, as you are traveling to mainland China.
A ticket from Hong Kong (Kowloon) to Guangzhou costs US$27 (HK$210).
The train arrives in Guangzhou at Guangzhou East Station(Guangzhou East Station) - eastern station.
By bus
You can also get to Guangzhou by bus, which runs directly from Hong Kong airport. The trip will take about 3 – 4 hours. Buses operate through the Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang or Shenzhen Bay Port border crossing points. Tickets can be purchased at Terminal 1 - Arrivals or Terminal 2. Tickets cost US$15 (HK$110). Buses board at Coach Station Terminal 2 (3rd floor).
In this case, you will need to walk to the border (passport control). The bus will stop near Lok Ma Chau / Huanggang or Shenzhen Bay Port, first go through passport control when leaving Hong Kong, then get back on your bus - you are taken to the entrance to China, get off the bus again and go through passport control and get back on your bus and go to Guangzhou.
Buses usually arrive at large hotels: China Hotel, Hotel Landmak Canton, Garden Hotel, Jinan University (Tian He), Garden Hotel, Dong Shan Hotel and others. If you use the bus, check in advance how far it is from the metro and your hotel.
There are many ways to get to this magnificent city, choose what suits you best!