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A foreigner's blog on methods of transportation to Huizhou.

My life in Huizhou City, Guangdong Province

Getting to Huizhou
June 12, 2008

Gateways to get in to Huizhou are either through Guangzhou, as capital of Guangdong Province and the most influential city in Southern China, and Shenzhen. Previously, there was an airstrip in Huizhou, mainly for military purposes but now it is utilised for cargo-specific only.

I would say that Guangdong Province’s government has planned for Huizhou, especially from Shenzhen as the closest city to Huizhou. Because from Shenzhen International Airport, there is a bus service to Huizhou.

The bus ticket booth at Shenzhen Airport are located on both Terminal A and B. In terminal B, the booth is just across Starbuck. Starbuck is the easiest check point at all times, isn’t it?

For RMB60, you will get in to a comfortable, air-conditioned coach to Huizhou for every 45 minutes interval. The journey will take 1.5 hours. In Huizhou, the bus will only stop at Shenzhen Airport City Check-In office (0752-2087 333) at Xia Pu Lu (Xia Pu Road) in downtown. The office is on the annex building of Jin Hua Yue International Hotel. When you entering the building, the bus ticket desk will be on the far right of the counters.

The earliest bus departed from Shenzhen International Airport to Huizhou will be at 0710 and the last bus will be at 2040. From Huizhou, 0630 and the last bus 2100. The interval between departure time is 45 minutes.

But, if you are already in Shenzhen City, to get to Huizhou, you may take Shenzhen Metro (or taxi) to Lou Hu Bus station. Lou Hu station is a terminus for all transportation going out Shenzhen. Including to Hong Kong. Go to Coach Terminal, and look for lane #32. That lane serves coach to Huizhou. The ticket will be RMB50.

Trip to Huizhou will be a 2 hours coach trip along the expressway.
Another option, of course is the easiest way, is by taxi. They will charge you around RMB200.

From Guangzhou, take Guangzhou Metro (or taxi) to Tianhe Coach Terminal, and buy the ticket to Huizhou for RMB50.
So, if your flight arrives late night, or after the latest bus departed, I would say to stay at Guangzhou or Shenzhen for one night. It is always nice to see the city. Many of attractions in Guangzhou and Shenzhen.

In Huizhou, you will be arrived at Huizhou Bus Terminal. When you get there, get your bearing as fast as you can. Go straight, following the bus’ nose. That is your exit. Go out from terminal, and take taxi along the road. My advise, do not take taxi inside the terminal. Sometimes they pick the area they want to take us. Other than the area they like, most likely they won’t take you.

I have just heard that from Baiyun Internation Airport in Guangzhou, there is a coach service directly to the heart of Huizhou. The bus is provided by Kande Hotel. The first hotel with International standard in Huizhou. But, I haven’t tried this service yet.
If I have experienced the trip from Kande, I will post it here.

Welcome to Huizhou..!