Huanggang Port

Huanggang Port (Chinese: 皇岗口岸) is a port of entry on the border between mainland China and Hong Kong, in the Futian District of Shenzhen, Guangdong. Its counterpart in Hong Kong is the Lok Ma Chau Control Point, located in Lok Ma Chau in Hong Kong's New Territories, across the Sham Chun River from Huanggang.

Huanggang Port
皇岗口岸
Aerial view of Huanggang Port / Lok Ma Chau Control Point from Hong Kong side
General information
TypeBorder control
LocationFutian District, Shenzhen
CountryChina
Coordinates22.52074°N 114.07496°E / 22.52074; 114.07496
Opened1989
ManagementNational Immigration Administration
Website
ka.sz.gov.cn
Coordinates22°31′16″N 114°04′30″E
CarriesPedestrians, Vehicles, Containers, Cargo
CrossesFrontier Closed Area
Statistics
TollNo toll
Location
Huanggang Port
Huanggang Port pedestrian crossing
Simplified Chinese皇岗口岸
Traditional Chinese皇崗口岸

Huanggang Port, close to Shenzhen city centre, is one of the five most important ports that connect the city and Hong Kong. On its west is the start of the Guangshen Expressway, which is the main thoroughfare connecting Shenzhen and Hong Kong. At present, it is both the largest comprehensive road crossings for passengers and cargo in China and one of the largest land crossings. Every day, about 20,000 vehicles pass through it. At the same time, it is also a passenger transit point. It is the second busiest in Shenzhen after Luohu Port and the third largest passenger crossing after the Gongbei Port in Zhuhai.

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