Check-in guide for Xilong Nine Stations and shopping guide

The high-speed rail from Guangzhou to Hong Kong has long been opened. Coupled with the opening of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge some time ago, the connection between the inland and Hong Kong and Macao has become even closer! In the future, it will be more convenient for inland people to go to places near the sea in China. Today I would like to introduce Hong Kong West Long Kowloon Station, a very popular check-in place.

Comparison of transportation modes between Guangzhou and Hong Kong

On September 23, 2008, the subway from Guangzhou to Hong Kong was opened! The time from Guangzhou to Hong Kong is shortened to 48 minutes, and the transportation is not very convenient.

In addition to the popularity of this line, West Kowloon Station has also become a popular place for tourists to check in. Let’s introduce the shopping guide at West Kowloon Station.

Strategy: Take the high-speed rail through Hong Kong.

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Driver

1. Train timetable:

The Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link has 7 stations, namely : Guangzhou South Railway Station, Chiang Saen Station, Humen Station, Guangming City Station, Shenzhen North Railway Station, Futian Station, West Kowloon Station. You can get on the train to Hong Kong at various stations along the way, but the specific stops of each train are different, so you need to check the timetable in detail.

2. Stations will be adjusted according to arrangements, public holidays and other peak periods. There will be 114 pairs of short-haul flights every day between Hong Kong and Futian, Shenzhen North, Humen and Guangzhou South Railway Station. Departure intervals from West Kowloon to Shenzhen and Guangzhou during peak hours are between 10 and 30 minutes.

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Fare

Hong Kong West Kowloon Station and Guangzhou South Station, second-class ticket price: HKD 260.

Fares from West Kowloon Station, Futian Station and Shenzhen North Station: HK$80, HK$90

Tickets from Kowloon West Station to short-distance stations are sold in Hong Kong dollars, and each month will be based on the previous month’s RMB Adjust the exchange rate of the Hong Kong dollar.

Cycling in sections will save money:

1. Take the high-speed rail from Guangzhou South Railway Station to Shenzhen North Railway Station (second-class ticket price 74.5 yuan) or Futian Railway Station (second-class ticket) (seat fare is 82 yuan), and then take the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High-Speed ??Railway from these two stations to Hong Kong (the fare from Shenzhen North to Hong Kong is 75 yuan, and the fare from Futian to Hong Kong is 68 yuan). Compared with the one-way fare of 215 yuan from Guangzhou South Railway Station to Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, you can save 65.5 yuan from Shenzhen North or Futian (transfer at Shenzhen North Railway Station).

2. However, it takes extra time to get in and out of the station and wait for the bus to connect. In addition, you also need to consider whether you can buy two high-speed rail tickets with the best connecting time.

Buy tickets:

The Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High-speed Railway requires real-name ticket purchase. Mainland tourists can purchase tickets with their resident ID cards and Hong Kong and Macao passes.

Can be purchased on the 12306 website and App. Please consult the official platform for specific operations.

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Ride experience: Wi-Fi is available throughout the car.

1. The Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High-speed Railway has a very special train shape. The train body is streamlined, with a silver background color and three-color wavy lines of white, red and orange. The bullet style is very eye-catching. The main colors of the first-class train carriage are pink and dark gray, with rose patterns painted on the walls and floors, and the colors are romantic. Second-class seats are spaced in gray and orange, and the carriages are bright and tidy.

2. The train equipment is also very complete. Three types of plugs are equipped with a water dispenser and fire extinguisher, the seat is equipped with a reading light, and there is also a baby care table. The entire car is also equipped with Wi-Fi, providing a super experience of uninterrupted Internet access.

Security check at West Kowloon Station:

1. Hong Kong West Kowloon Station will implement the "one place, two inspections" system, that is, passengers can complete customs clearance, entry and exit, and immigration at one time at West Kowloon Station. Inspection and quarantine procedures are directly connected to multiple stations in the mainland from one stop. After arriving in Hong Kong by high-speed rail, mainland residents can go through mainland customs clearance and Hong Kong Customs entry procedures directly at the high-speed rail station. The customs clearance procedures are simple and very convenient.

2. If you go to the mainland from Hong Kong, you can buy tickets at the ground ticket hall and then go to depa

It turns out that the "Sky Corridor" located on the top of the canopy of Kowloon West Station It is the best place to watch the fireworks over Victoria Harbor. Hong Kong will set off fireworks in Victoria Harbor every New Year's Eve. Watching the fireworks from this place is definitely a sight to behold. The surrounding decoration is also very good.

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Depart from Xijiu Station

Transportation: "Three Stations and Four Lines" interchange

After exiting Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, Basically you can reach all famous attractions in Hong Kong.

1. Take the subway. It takes about 10 minutes to walk from the High Speed ??Rail Station to Kowloon Station. You can easily reach Hong Kong Disneyland and Hong Kong Airport from Kowloon Station.

2. Walk to Austin Station, about 5 minutes away. It is very convenient to take the subway to places such as Tsim Sha Tsui.

Taking a taxi from West Kowloon Station to Tsim Sha Tsui takes about 15 to 20 minutes.

4. To go to the airport, take a bus from Guangzhou South to West Kowloon, walk for 10 minutes to Kowloon Station, and then take the Airport Express from Kowloon Station. You can reach the airport in 2 stops and the journey takes approximately 20 minutes.