The Shenzhen Immigration Inspection Service reported late on 5 February that cumulative passenger traffic through the Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai land port has already exceeded 3 million movements this year, with the number of foreign nationals up roughly 35 percent compared with the same period in 2025. (chinanews.com.cn)
Liantang, opened to passenger flows in 2023, is one of the newest gateways linking Hong Kong’s New Territories with Shenzhen’s eastern tech corridor. Thanks to lower cross-harbour bus fares and an expanded fleet of e-shuttle vans, the crossing has become a favourite of commuters and short-break tourists, regularly operating at more than triple its original design capacity of 30,000 passengers a day. (ka.sz.gov.cn)
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With Guangdong’s ‘Spend Chinese New Year in the Greater Bay Area’ campaign in full swing, the port authority has switched to a 24-lane configuration at peak periods and introduced self-service “Smart Inspection” pods that shorten clearance to under 20 seconds for e-passport holders. The surge is also being fed by rising numbers of international visitors who use Hong Kong as their long-haul air hub before crossing into the mainland for business meetings or leisure.
For HR mobility managers, Liantang offers a useful overflow option when the more established Futian, Shenzhen Bay and Lo Wu checkpoints become saturated. However, companies should note that late-night cross-border public transport remains limited; arranging ride-share van vouchers can avert last-mile headaches for assignees.
Liantang, opened to passenger flows in 2023, is one of the newest gateways linking Hong Kong’s New Territories with Shenzhen’s eastern tech corridor. Thanks to lower cross-harbour bus fares and an expanded fleet of e-shuttle vans, the crossing has become a favourite of commuters and short-break tourists, regularly operating at more than triple its original design capacity of 30,000 passengers a day. (ka.sz.gov.cn)
With Guangdong’s ‘Spend Chinese New Year in the Greater Bay Area’ campaign in full swing, the port authority has switched to a 24-lane configuration at peak periods and introduced self-service “Smart Inspection” pods that shorten clearance to under 20 seconds for e-passport holders. The surge is also being fed by rising numbers of international visitors who use Hong Kong as their long-haul air hub before crossing into the mainland for business meetings or leisure.
For HR mobility managers, Liantang offers a useful overflow option when the more established Futian, Shenzhen Bay and Lo Wu checkpoints become saturated. However, companies should note that late-night cross-border public transport remains limited; arranging ride-share van vouchers can avert last-mile headaches for assignees.
Source: China News Service
