Is the Lok Ma Chau checkpoint open 24 hours?

Yes. Lok Ma Chau Control Point is one of Hong Kong's 24-hour vehicular border crossings, connected via the Lok Ma Chau Bridge to Huanggang Port in Shenzhen. It operates year-round, so you can cross overnight, in the small hours, or in the morning, subject to severe weather, special traffic arrangements or government notices.

Can an ordinary Hong Kong taxi drive directly across into Huanggang or Shenzhen?

Generally no. Ordinary red and green taxis only operate within Hong Kong, ending at the public transport interchange on the Hong Kong side of Lok Ma Chau Control Point. Passengers must disembark with their luggage, complete Hong Kong departure and mainland entry formalities, then transfer to local transport on the Huanggang side. Only vehicles holding a cross-boundary licence may drive across the bridge.

Why does the Lok Ma Chau checkpoint use a fixed fare instead of the meter?

Because the routes from Hong Kong districts to Lok Ma Chau Control Point are relatively fixed — generally a direct run up Fanling Highway, San Tin Highway or Route 9, without the kind of meaningfully different route choices seen elsewhere. With a stable, predictable route, it's fairer and more transparent to agree a clear fare upfront, so neither passenger nor driver has to worry about the meter climbing in traffic.

Roughly how much is the fixed fare from each district to Lok Ma Chau?

Reference fares (luggage included, excluding transport within Shenzhen): Sheung Shui/Fanling approx. $75; Yuen Long/Tin Shui Wai approx. $85; Tuen Mun approx. $140; Sha Tin/Tai Po approx. $150; Tsuen Wan/Kwai Chung/Tsing Yi approx. $160; Kowloon (Mong Kok, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon City) approx. $220 to $240; Sai Kung/Tseung Kwan O approx. $260 to $280; Hong Kong Island (Central, Causeway Bay) approx. $260 to $290. Actual charge confirmed at booking.

What documents do I need to cross into Huanggang?

Passengers must hold a valid travel document that meets Hong Kong departure and mainland entry requirements, such as a Home Return Permit, or a passport with the appropriate visa. The taxi driver only provides transport and does not assist with immigration procedures — please confirm document and visa requirements with the Hong Kong Immigration Department or mainland border authorities yourself.

How much extra time should I allow on weekends or public holidays?

Even though Lok Ma Chau runs 24 hours, both sides of the checkpoint regularly see queues and heavier crowds around Friday evenings, Sunday afternoons, and before and after public holidays — especially northbound on Saturday and Sunday mornings. We recommend building in an extra 30 to 60 minutes during busy periods; the small hours (roughly 00:00 to 06:00) are generally quieter and crossing tends to be faster.

Does the fixed fare include transport within Shenzhen?

No. The fixed fare only covers transport within Hong Kong from your pickup point to Lok Ma Chau Control Point, plus the standard luggage allowance stated in the quote. Shenzhen metro, buses, taxis or ride-hailing services must be arranged and paid for separately, unless stated otherwise in writing.

Which roads does a Lok Ma Chau checkpoint taxi use?

Depending on the pickup district, the route generally uses Fanling Highway, San Tin Highway, or Tsuen Wan Road connecting to Route 9 northbound toward Lok Ma Chau. Journeys from the northern New Territories are shortest; Kowloon and Hong Kong Island are longer, cross-district trips. The exact route is determined by the driver based on traffic conditions.

What payment methods do you accept for a Lok Ma Chau checkpoint transfer?

Hong Kong taxi drivers are required to offer at least one QR-code and one non-QR-code electronic payment method, though supported brands vary by vehicle. If you need Octopus, credit card, Alipay, WeChat Pay, PayMe or FPS, please raise it when booking and it will be confirmed with your vehicle assignment.

Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang Checkpoint Taxi｜24-Hour Overnight Crossing·Fixed Fare

Lok Ma Chau Control Point is one of Hong Kong's 24-hour vehicular border crossings, located in San Tin, New Territories, and connected via the Lok Ma Chau Bridge directly to Huanggang Port in Shenzhen — you can cross overnight or in the small hours. Because the route is fixed, we charge a flat fare by pickup district: Yuen Long/Tin Shui Wai approx. $85, Sheung Shui/Fanling approx. $75, Tuen Mun approx. $140, Kowloon from $220, Hong Kong Island from $260 — luggage included. An ordinary Hong Kong taxi only takes you to the Hong Kong side; you handle immigration yourself.

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Lok Ma Chau Checkpoint at a Glance

✅ One of Hong Kong's Few 24-Hour Vehicular Checkpoints

Open 24 Hours, Year-Round

Lok Ma Chau Control Point is one of Hong Kong's 24-hour vehicular border crossings — you can cross overnight, northbound in the small hours, or returning to Hong Kong at any time, without the fixed opening hours some other checkpoints have. It's especially useful for red-eye flight connections, night-shift travellers, or anyone needing to cross late at night.

Hong Kong checkpoint name	Lok Ma Chau Control Point
Shenzhen-side port	Huanggang Port
Connecting bridge	Lok Ma Chau Bridge (vehicular crossing)
Location	San Tin, New Territories, near the boundary of Yuen Long and North District
Passenger crossing hours	Open 24 hours, year-round
Fare model	Fixed fare by pickup district (not metered)
Main access roads	Fanling Highway, San Tin Highway, Route 9
Can an ordinary taxi cross the border?	No — it drops off on the Hong Kong side only; you clear immigration yourself
Is this the same as the MTR Lok Ma Chau crossing?	No — Lok Ma Chau MTR station to Futian is a pedestrian crossing, different from this vehicular checkpoint

Severe weather, government notices or special traffic arrangements may affect service — check the latest Transport Department and Immigration Department announcements before you travel.

Note: A Lok Ma Chau Checkpoint Taxi Is Not the MTR Lok Ma Chau Crossing

Two Completely Different Ways to Cross

This page covers the vehicular crossing at Lok Ma Chau Control Point: a taxi drives you directly to the checkpoint's public transport interchange, and you cross the Lok Ma Chau Bridge into Huanggang Port — a road crossing that takes you straight into the Huanggang side of Shenzhen.

"Lok Ma Chau station," on the other hand, is a stop on the MTR East Rail Line's Lok Ma Chau Spur Line, serving the Futian checkpoint in Shenzhen. Passengers get off and walk across a covered pedestrian bridge to cross — a pedestrian crossing with no connection to taxi transfers. If you want to reach Futian by taxi, we would generally drop you at Lok Ma Chau MTR station for you to walk across yourself, not directly at the Futian checkpoint; if you want to cross via the vehicular Huanggang route, this page's Lok Ma Chau Control Point service is the right one.

Please confirm before booking which checkpoint you actually want — Huanggang (the vehicular crossing covered here) or Futian (the pedestrian crossing via Lok Ma Chau MTR station) — to avoid arranging the wrong trip.

Why a Fixed Fare Instead of the Meter?

Many destinations suit a flexible meter-based discount because there are several meaningfully different routes to choose from (a surface-road route versus a tunnel route, or a different route on weekdays versus holidays). Lok Ma Chau Control Point is different — the route from any Hong Kong district is relatively fixed and singular: from the northern New Territories it's essentially a direct run up Fanling Highway or San Tin Highway; from the western New Territories, Kowloon and Hong Kong Island it's generally Tsuen Wan Road or Yuen Long Highway connecting to Route 9 northbound, with few meaningful alternative routes.

With a stable, predictable route and distance, it makes sense to agree a clear fare before you set off — so neither passenger nor driver has to argue over the meter climbing in traffic, and you never pay more just because the driver took a longer road. This is the same logic behind our fixed-fare pricing in areas like Tsuen Wan and Wong Tai Sin — where the route to a destination is effectively singular, a fixed fare is more transparent and fairer than a meter.

What's Included in the Fixed Fare?

The standard luggage allowance (statutory $6 per piece) and normal driving along the usual main roads are included. If you need the driver to wait at the checkpoint and drive you back to Hong Kong, that's a separate wait-and-return add-on, charged for the waiting time — details below.

How Does the Crossing Work After the Taxi Ride?

Pickup anywhere in Hong Kong
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Red or green taxi
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Lok Ma Chau Control Point interchange
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Hong Kong departure
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Lok Ma Chau Bridge
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Huanggang Port entry
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Onward transport in Shenzhen

An Ordinary Hong Kong Taxi Doesn't Cross the Border

"Lok Ma Chau checkpoint taxi" generally means a taxi that takes you from a home, hotel, office building or anywhere else in Hong Kong to the Hong Kong side of Lok Ma Chau Control Point's public transport interchange. You'll disembark with your luggage, complete Hong Kong departure and mainland entry formalities, walk across the Lok Ma Chau Bridge to the Huanggang side, then transfer to local transport there. The taxi driver only provides transport and does not assist with immigration procedures.

Red Taxi or Green Taxi?

It depends on your pickup district. Yuen Long, Tin Shui Wai, Sheung Shui, Fanling, Tuen Mun and other designated New Territories areas can generally be served by a New Territories green taxi (flag fall $25.5); pickups from Kowloon and Hong Kong Island are generally served by an urban red taxi (flag fall $29). We'll confirm the vehicle type and fare when you book.

Fixed Fares from Hong Kong Districts to Lok Ma Chau Checkpoint

Luggage included; transport within Shenzhen not included

Pickup district	Covers	Fixed fare (one way)	Typical journey time
Sheung Shui / Fanling	Sheung Shui Station, Sheung Shui Centre, Fanling Station, Luen Wo Hui, Kwu Tung	$75	10–20 min
Yuen Long / Tin Shui Wai	Yuen Long town centre, YOHO, Tin Shui Wai, Hung Shui Kiu, Long Ping	$85	15–25 min
Tuen Mun	Tuen Mun town centre, South Tuen Mun, Castle Peak Road area	$140	25–40 min
Sha Tin / Tai Po	Sha Tin town centre, Tai Wai, Tai Po Market, Tai Wo	$150	30–45 min
Tsuen Wan / Kwai Chung / Tsing Yi	Tsuen Wan, Kwai Fong, Kwai Chung, Tsing Yi	$160	30–45 min
Kowloon	Mong Kok, Tsim Sha Tsui, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon City, Sham Shui Po	$220–$240	40–60 min
Sai Kung / Tseung Kwan O	Tseung Kwan O town centre, Hang Hau, Po Lam, Sai Kung town	$260–$280	45–65 min
Hong Kong Island	Central, Admiralty, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay	$260–$290	50–70 min
Hong Kong International Airport	Airport terminal (some travellers connect straight to the checkpoint)	Quote on request	30–50 min

The above are reference fixed fares for a 4-seat taxi, luggage included, for trip planning only. The actual fare is confirmed by pickup address, vehicle type, date, time and availability at booking. Shenzhen metro, taxis, ride-hailing and other transport within Shenzhen are not included.

Drop-Off Only, or Wait-and-Return?

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Option 1: One-Way Drop-Off

The driver takes you to the Hong Kong side of Lok Ma Chau Control Point's public transport interchange and the trip ends there; you handle the crossing yourself. This is the standard fixed fare, good for a simple northbound trip or when you already have transport arranged on the Shenzhen side.

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Option 2: Wait-and-Return

The driver waits at a designated spot or car park on the Hong Kong side while you complete your business and clear immigration and back again, then drives you back to your original pickup point once you've returned. Good for a short errand in Huanggang, visiting relatives, or travelling with elderly family members or children. This carries an extra waiting charge, based on the duration agreed at booking.

Waiting Charges Are Confirmed at Booking

The waiting time and charge — for example the first 30 minutes, then a rate per further 15 minutes — will be clearly stated when you book, and confirmed in writing or by WhatsApp before you set off; we never add charges after boarding. If you're unsure how long you'll need, it's fine to book the one-way option first and arrange a separate return trip later.

What Time Should You Travel?

Situation	Recommendation
A typical weekday	Even though it's 24 hours, allow 30 to 45 minutes for immigration on both sides
Saturday/Sunday morning, northbound	Northbound peak — queues and waiting can be noticeably longer, so leave earlier
Friday evening and the eve of public holidays	Northbound traffic is heavier — book and set off early
End of a holiday, Sunday evening, returning to Hong Kong	Return traffic is concentrated — don't cut pickup timing too fine
Small hours (roughly 00:00–06:00)	Generally quieter, faster crossing — good for red-eye flights or night-shift travel
Major holidays (e.g. Golden Week, Lunar New Year)	Both sides of the checkpoint may see very heavy crowds — allow extra buffer and watch for official notices

24 Hours Doesn't Mean No Queues

Lok Ma Chau operates around the clock, but that doesn't mean it's always smooth. During weekend, holiday and major-festival peaks, both sides of the checkpoint can see longer queues and busier immigration halls. Actual crossing time depends on conditions on the day — build in extra buffer for anything time-sensitive.

How to Book a Lok Ma Chau Checkpoint Taxi

Confirm the direction and checkpoint: Specify "Lok Ma Chau Control Point" or "Huanggang direction," whether you're going northbound or returning, and confirm you don't actually mean Futian/Lok Ma Chau MTR station.
Give your date, time and pickup address: Use a full date and 24-hour time, plus a complete building, estate or hotel name.
State your party size, luggage, and whether you need wait-and-return: If you need the driver to wait and drive you back, let us know your expected waiting time so we can quote it.
Confirm the fixed fare, vehicle type and meeting point: Confirm luggage is included, verify the plate number by WhatsApp before the vehicle sets off, then load your luggage and board.

Detailed guides: How to Book, How to Call a Taxi and Payment Methods.

Documents, Luggage and Things to Note

This Is a Transfer Service Only — Not Immigration Assistance

The taxi driver's role is limited to taking you to the Hong Kong side of Lok Ma Chau Control Point, or picking you up under the wait-and-return option. All immigration formalities, documents and visa arrangements are the passenger's own responsibility — the driver does not assist with or accompany you through the crossing.

Carry a valid travel document that meets Hong Kong departure and mainland entry requirements, such as a Home Return Permit, or a passport with the appropriate visa/endorsement.
Travellers of other nationalities should confirm the latest visa requirements with the Hong Kong Immigration Department and mainland border authorities.
Carry your own luggage through both sides' immigration procedures and allow time for walking and queueing.
Mention large luggage, strollers, wheelchairs or oversized items when booking.
Pay for the Hong Kong leg by cash or the electronic payment methods supported in the vehicle — confirm your preferred method in advance.
Bring mainland electronic payment options or renminbi cash for transport on the Shenzhen side.
Keep your phone charged and connected, so you can reach the driver and check the latest checkpoint updates.
A printed fare receipt can be requested for reimbursement or follow-up.

Payment details: Hong Kong Taxi Payment Methods and Payment Methods Guide.

Statutory Fare Reference

Current fare standards have applied since 14 July 2024 and remain in effect in 2026

Base Fares for the Two Taxi Types Used on This Route

Fare item	Urban taxi (red)	New Territories taxi (green)
First 2km or part thereof	$29.0	$25.5
Each further 200m / minute of waiting (first tier)	$2.1 (below $102.5)	$1.9 (below $82.5)
Each further 200m / minute of waiting (second tier)	$1.4 (from $102.5)	$1.4 (from $82.5)

Statutory Surcharges

Item	Statutory charge	Our fixed fare
Each piece of luggage	$6	Included
Each call-out/booking	$5	Included
Each animal or bird	$5	State at booking
Wheelchairs and crutches	Free	Free

Statutory figures are subject to official government announcements; the actual fare is confirmed at booking. See Types of Hong Kong Taxis for the colours, fares and permitted areas of all three taxi types.

Other Checkpoint Taxi Transfers

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HZMB Hong Kong Port

24-hour shuttle bus station transfer, for onward travel to Macao or Zhuhai; fare covers the Hong Kong-side transfer only.

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Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint

Another 24-hour vehicular checkpoint, good for travellers heading toward Nanshan, Houhai and Qianhai.

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Heung Yuen Wai / Liantang Checkpoint

Open daily 07:00–22:00, good for travellers heading toward eastern Shenzhen, Yantian and Dapeng.

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Overnight and Red-Eye Flight Taxi

Overnight airport and checkpoint transfer arrangements, dispatched 24 hours with no night surcharge.

Why Book Your Lok Ma Chau Checkpoint Taxi With Us?

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Transparent Fixed Fare

The fare is agreed before you set off and already includes standard luggage — no surprise charges if traffic slows things down.

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24-Hour Dispatch

Year-round service, including the small hours, overnight and red-eye flight connections, with no night surcharge.

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Wait-and-Return Available

Need the driver to wait at the checkpoint while you clear immigration and drive you back? Add wait-and-return, with the duration clearly agreed upfront.

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Multiple Payment Methods

Cash, Octopus, credit card, PayMe, FPS, Alipay and WeChat Pay are all supported — just confirm your preference when booking.

Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang Checkpoint FAQ

Yes. Lok Ma Chau Control Point is one of Hong Kong's 24-hour vehicular border crossings, connected via the Lok Ma Chau Bridge to Huanggang Port, and operates year-round, except in severe weather or under a special notice.

No, they're completely different. This page covers the vehicular crossing at Lok Ma Chau Control Point, where a taxi drives you directly to the checkpoint via Huanggang; "Lok Ma Chau station" is an MTR East Rail Line Lok Ma Chau Spur Line stop, where you walk a covered bridge to Futian — a pedestrian crossing unrelated to taxi transfers.

Generally no. Ordinary red and green taxis only take you to the Hong Kong side; you clear immigration yourself and transfer to local transport on the Huanggang side.

Because the route is relatively fixed and singular — generally a direct run via Fanling Highway, San Tin Highway or Route 9, with no meaningfully different alternative routes — so it's suited to agreeing a clear fare before you set off.

Sheung Shui/Fanling approx. $75; Yuen Long/Tin Shui Wai approx. $85; Tuen Mun approx. $140; Sha Tin/Tai Po approx. $150; Tsuen Wan/Kwai Chung approx. $160; Kowloon approx. $220–$240; Hong Kong Island approx. $260–$290. Luggage included; actual charge confirmed at booking.

Yes, we offer a wait-and-return option — the driver waits on the Hong Kong side while you complete your business and clear immigration, then drives you back. This carries an extra waiting charge, confirmed at booking.

You need a valid document meeting Hong Kong departure and mainland entry requirements, such as a Home Return Permit or passport with visa. The driver only provides transport and does not assist with the formalities.

Friday evenings, weekend mornings northbound, and around public holidays see heavier traffic — allow an extra 30 to 60 minutes; the small hours are generally quieter with faster crossing.

No. The fixed fare only covers transport within Hong Kong; Shenzhen metro, buses, taxis or ride-hailing must be arranged and paid separately.

Generally Fanling Highway, San Tin Highway or Tsuen Wan Road connecting to Route 9 northbound. Northern New Territories trips are shortest; Kowloon and Hong Kong Island are longer journeys.

It depends on pickup district: Yuen Long, Tin Shui Wai, Sheung Shui, Fanling and Tuen Mun are generally served by a green taxi; Kowloon and Hong Kong Island generally by a red taxi.

Yes. Octopus, credit card, Alipay, WeChat Pay, PayMe and FPS are supported — please raise your preference at booking and confirm with your vehicle assignment.

Yes. After completing mainland departure and Hong Kong entry formalities, you can take a taxi from the public transport interchange at Lok Ma Chau Control Point, or meet your driver at a pre-arranged location. We recommend notifying the driver only once you've cleared Hong Kong immigration, to minimise waiting on both sides.

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District Transfers to Lok Ma Chau Checkpoint

Information and disclaimer: Lok Ma Chau Control Point is one of Hong Kong's 24-hour vehicular border crossings, connected via the Lok Ma Chau Bridge to Huanggang Port in Shenzhen. "Lok Ma Chau station" is a stop on the MTR East Rail Line's Lok Ma Chau Spur Line, connected via a pedestrian bridge to the Futian checkpoint — a different crossing method; this page covers taxi transfers to Lok Ma Chau Control Point (the vehicular crossing) only. An ordinary Hong Kong taxi only operates within Hong Kong and cannot carry passengers across the border directly; passengers must hold their own valid travel documents and complete immigration formalities themselves — this service does not include assistance with or accompaniment through immigration. The fixed fare includes standard luggage; severe weather, government notices or special traffic arrangements may affect service and journey times. Fares and journey times on this page are for trip planning only, with the final figure confirmed in writing at booking. The duration and charge for the wait-and-return option are confirmed at booking. All checkpoint opening arrangements, road measures and connections on the Shenzhen side are subject to change — check the latest announcements from the Transport Department, Immigration Department and the Shenzhen port authorities. Last updated: 2 September 2026.