Home / City Guide / Guangdong / Guangzhou / Transportation /

Guangzhou Ports

A Port in Guangzhou Guangzhou is one of the ten most famous port cities in mainland China. Currently, the famous ports for passenger use include Lianhuashan Port and Nansha Port. Besides, there are many ports for freight transport including Huangpu, Wuchong and Xintang.

Lianhuashan Port

At present, Panyu Lianhuashan Port provides high speed ferries to/from Hong Kong daily. The whole voyage only takes 110 minutes to Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal and 100 minutes to Hong Kong Airport SkyPier. Except for the Lianhuashan to Hong Kong International Airport ferry departing at 08:20, the ferry route will make a layover at Nansha Port.

Lianhuashan Port Ferry Schedule

11:00, 18:40

Lianhuashan Port - HK China Ferry Terminal	08:40, 14:20
HK China Ferry Terminal - Lianhuashan Port	12:00, 18:40
Lianhuashan Port - HKIA SkyPier	08:20 (Only accept flights departing after 12:20), 13:10 (Only accept flights departing after 17:00)
HKIA SkyPier - Lianhuashan Port

Note: Only the transfer passengers of HKIA can take the ferries to SkyPier.

Ticket Fare

Ticket Types		Standard	First Class	VIP
Ticket Types		CNY/HKD	CNY/HKD	CNY/HKD
Lianhuashan - HK China Ferry Terminal	Adult	188/220	220/270	260/320
Lianhuashan - HK China Ferry Terminal	Children	110/130	120/150	130/160
HK China Ferry Terminal – Lianhuashan	Adult	180/220	220/270	260/320
HK China Ferry Terminal – Lianhuashan	Children	110/130	120/150	130/160
Round-Trip	Adult	300/370	370/460	440/550
Round-Trip	Children	200/250	220/270	240/300

Note: Stop checking in 20 minutes before departure.

Luggage Carrying

Each passenger can take 4 kilograms' hand baggage for free, with the volume of less than 0.028 cubic meters. Adult passengers travelling on large ferries can take one piece of luggage within 30 kilograms (with a volume not exceeding 0.2 cubic meters); those by high-speed ferries can bring one piece of luggage within 20 kilograms (with a volume not exceeding 0.1 cubic meters). In case of excess of the above-mentioned requirements, the passenger shall agree to check-in the baggage and pay the extra money.

How to Get to Panyu Lianhuashan Port

a. Take bus Pan 160 and get off at Lianhushan Port Terminal Station. Then walk northeast around 1km (0.6mi) to find the port.
b. Take bus Pan 92 & 93 and get off at Front Gate of Lianhuashan Port. Walk southeast around 300 meters (330 yards).
c. Take bus Pan 128, Pan 148B, Pan 148, Pan 160, Pan 92, Pan 93 and get off at Lianhuashan Bus Stop. Walk along the Port Avenue around 900 meters (990 yards).

Nansha Port

Located in the south of Guangzhou, Nansha Port serves high speed passenger ferries to and from Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal and HK International Airport Sky Pier, with the voyage time of 90 minutes and 70 minutes respectively. The international cruise ships also stop here.

Nansha Port Ferry Schedule

Nansha Port - HK China Ferry Terminal	09:20, 10:30, 13:00, 15:00, 16:50, 18:15
HK China Ferry Terminal – Nansha Port	08:30, 11:00, 12:00, 15:00, 16:30, 18:40
Nansha Port – HKIA Skypier	09:00, 13:50, 17:00
HKIA Skypier – Nansha Port	11:00, 15:30, 18:40

Ticket Fare

Ticket Types		Nansha – HK China Ferry Terminal	HK China Ferry Terminal – Nansha
Standard	Adult	CNY180	HKD220
Standard	Children	CNY110	HKD130
First Class	Adult	CNY220	HKD270
First Class	Children	CNY130	HKD170
VIP	Adult	CNY260	HKD320

Notes:
1. The round trip ticket costs CNY300/adult. The children round-trip tickets are sold at the ticket office or at the dock.
2. Stop checking in 10 minutes before departure.

Luggage Carrying

One piece of luggage that is not more than 20 kg and with a volume of 40 * 60 * 20cm can be carried with each full ticket. The excess baggage will be charged a certain fee.

How to Get to Nansha Port

Take bus Nan 21, Nan 27 and get off at Nansha Harbour Building Bus Stop. Then walk east around 250 meters (275 yards) and arrive at the port.

Huangpu Port

Huangpu Port is situated in the west shore of the Pearl River, and it is the largest freight port in South China.

How to Get to Huangpu Port

a. Take buses 43, 348, 366, B31 and get off at Zhong Port. Walk southeast around 500 meters (550 yards)
b. Take buses 431, 438, 517, B5 and get off at Lixiang Road South. Walk south around 700 meters(770 yards).

In addition to Huangpu Port, there are many ports in Guangzhou dedicating in freight transport, like Wuchong, Xintang, Fangcun and Huadu. The main goods to be transported include coal, automobiles, clothes, toys, and other light industrial products. These ports not only link the surrounding cities inside Pearl River Delta (PRD) area, but also link Guangzhou with Hong Kong, Macau and other international cosmopolis.

Further Reading:
Hong Kong - Guangzhou High Speed Ferry

- Last updated on Apr. 26, 2021 -

Questions & Answers on Guangzhou Ports

Asked by Arthur Hampar | Jul. 24, 2023 02:02

I want to go from Guangzhou to Hong Kong airport;How can I go by ferry?

Answers (1)

Answered by Linda | Jul. 24, 2023 19:42

You can take a ferry from Pazhou Ferry Terminal to HK. However, you should get the terminal at least 210-300 minutes in advance before your flight departure according to different airlines. Generally, it takes about 2 hours to get to the airport and costs CNY 360.

Asked by Nelson from SINGAPORE | Nov. 19, 2019 16:44

Hong Kong Airport to Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich

Hello, I am hoping to take a ferry from Hong Kong Airport to Guangzhou, may I know which port at Guangzhou should I travel to if my destination is Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich at Tianhe district?

Answers (1)

Answered by Cara from DENMARK | Nov. 20, 2019 23:29

It will arrive at Lianhuashan Port. Take bus no.Pan148 to Yongwang Mengyue Cheng Bus Stop. Then take metro line 3 to West Tiyu Road, Exit D. Take bus no.B12 to Guangzhou Avenue Middle Bus Stop.
After arriving, walk north around 50 mins to find your hotel.

Asked by Patricia Chan from SINGAPORE | Dec. 16, 2018 00:56

Online ferry ticket to Guangzhou nansha

Hi gd day! I am arriving HK Airport on Jan7 2018 and like to take ferry to Nansha Terminal.Can please advice me how to book the ferry ticket.
Best Rgds.
Patricia (Singapore)

Answers (1)

Answered by Jason from FINLAND | Dec. 17, 2018 19:46

As I know, the online booking page only has Chinese version. Thus you can ask help for the hotel staff. Or you should get to the ferry terminal earlier in the morning.

Asked by Felicitas from GERMANY | Aug. 09, 2018 03:05

Saturday: Ships from Guangzhou to Hong Kong

Hi,
we want to travel from GZ to Hong Kong on saturday, 1st of September 2018 - is there a ship from GZ to China Hong Kong City Port, Victoria Harbour, Kowloon or Macau Ferry Terminal in Hong Kong? Is it really running daily? On lhsgp.com I cannot find it.
And does it start from Lianhuashan Port or from Nansha Passenger Port? We arrive via Train in GZ.
Thank you so much for any reliable Information.
Felicitas

Answers (1)

Answered by Ben from UNITED KINGDOM | Aug. 09, 2018 23:13

It’s more convenient for you to take a train from GZ East Station to HK.

Asked by Edward from ZIMBABWE | Jul. 17, 2018 07:56

How do I get to Guangzhou Mandarin Hotel from Lianhuashan port?

Answers (1)

Answered by Liam from FINLAND | Jul. 17, 2018 20:14

Walk about 700m to take bus line 144 to Shiqiao Bus Stop and transfer to Bus Line 303. Get off at the Guangzhou Institute of Sports Station and walk about 200m you can get there.