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Zhuhai, China

Getting around Zhuhai

How to travel around Zhuhai — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Last updated 2026-08-09

1. Gongbei border crossing

Gongbei border crossing
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Directly connected to Macau, with the tram and intercity rail terminating at it.

Watch outUnlicensed money changers at the crossing shortchanging during fast counts.

2. Intercity rail to Guangzhou

Intercity rail to Guangzhou
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Frequent services from Zhuhai station at the border, about an hour and a half.

3. HZMB shuttle bus

HZMB shuttle bus
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Across the sea bridge to Hong Kong in about 40 minutes.

4. Ferries to the islands

Ferries to the islands
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From Xiangzhou port to Dong'ao, Wailingding and Guishan.

5. DiDi and buses

DiDi and buses
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A well-covered bus network, and app cars to avoid the border touts.

Booking apps in China

Agreeing the fare in an app before you travel removes the argument at the end of the journey, which is where most transport scams happen. Links go to each app's official page — lookalike apps are themselves a scam.

DiDi

The dominant Chinese ride-hailing platform, with an English interface in the international app.

Alipay

Handles metro and bus fares, taxi payment and most everyday transactions; supports foreign cards.

Trip.com

Books high-speed rail and domestic flights with an English interface and passport support.

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