Shenzhen Travel Forum

does anyone know how to get to shenzen from kowloon, by mtr?

also how much it costs? and how long it will take to get a visa at the border?

I just being to Shenzhen from Kowloon (well, mongkok to be preciese).

Simply take a MTR (previously was KCR but have merged) from Kowloon MTR Station to Luo Wu Station and cross the pedestrian bridge across to Shenzhen side (very short air-conditioned bridge).

See my travel page for details.

What passport nationality are you?
In any case, as of a couple of months ago, there's no more visa-on-arrival for any foreigners at that border... or almost any other one, for that matter. The only exceptions are Japanese passport holders.

Forgot to mention that the tip is on my Shenzhen travelpage.

As for visa, I was certain that none is needed from Singaporean but my other travel companion checked and confirmed at the hotel (Metroparkhotel - Mongkok) and we were off in a breeze.

Singaporeans will no longer be eligible for the 14-day visa-on-arrival from 1st of July this year. It's not yet known when the regulations will be adjusted again.

It is expected that visa regulations will be relaxed in October.

MTRC fare from Hung Hom to Lowu (Luohu) is normally HK$33. I think it goes up by as much as 50% on Sundays and holidays.

ellyse - where did you get the news that Singaporeans will no longer be eligible for the 14-day visa-on-arrival from 1st of July? it's because i have a friend who'll be coming to the philippines and we plan to go to china around that time. i tried confirming that news with the chinese consulate and they said there are no news about it, which is weird because they should know it. and i've also had 2 friends told me about that.

Obvious enough on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs site: http://app.mfa.gov.sg/2006/press/view_press_print.asp?post_id=3914

ellysa- thanks! now I have proof to show the chinese embassy here. they still won't issue visa to my friend!

thanks you all, for the useful replies and tips, unfortunately it was raining real bad when i was there so i did not leave the mall connected to our hotel but your tips will come in handy when i go again in 3 months (",)