The revamped Huanggang border crossing between Hong Kong and Shenzhen will officially open on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 6:30 a.m. local time. The new facility will replace the Lok Ma Chau-Huanggang port and operate 24 hours a day for passengers and passenger vehicles, enhancing cross-boundary connectivity.
The opening of the new Huanggang Port enhances cross-boundary connectivity between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, offering a 24-hour clearance point that could facilitate trade and travel.
The revamped Huanggang border crossing between Hong Kong and Shenzhen is set to open on Monday, October 12, 2026, following confirmation from both authorities that the facility is ready for service. The Hong Kong government announced that the new Huanggang border crossing will commence operations at 6:30 a.m. on that date, replacing the existing Lok Ma Chau-Huanggang port as the sole round-the-clock clearance point.
The Security Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Office of Port of Entry and Exit of the Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government jointly stated that the new port building has passed its acceptance inspection, along with a series of system tests, trials, and emergency drills, confirming its readiness for operation. The official opening date was agreed upon by the governments of Guangdong and Hong Kong.
With the launch of services at the new Huanggang Port, passenger clearance services at the temporary port building of Huanggang Port in Shenzhen and the Lok Ma Chau Control Point in Hong Kong will be suspended. The Hong Kong Port Area and its related extensions came under the jurisdiction of the HKSAR from July 31, 2026, in accordance with Hong Kong law.
Some Hong Kong travel agencies are offering tours featuring “five-minute clearance” at the revamped Huanggang Port when it opens on Monday, but the security chief has urged those who do not need to use the crossing immediately to delay their visits.
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