Multiple-entry visa | Save money on cross-boundary travel with discounts, coupons
The State Council has approved the resumption and expansion of the "multiple-entry visa" Individual Visit Scheme arrangements for Shenzhen with effect from December 1.
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) said that with the implementation of the new arrangement, the HKTB will partner with different transport operators and payment platforms to provide Shenzhen visitors with a wide range of cross-boundary transportation and consumption offers, and at the same time, step up publicity on social media to attract Shenzhen visitors to come to Hong Kong and spend money here.
Cross-boundary transportation
From December 9, 2024 to February 28, 2025, three cross-boundary buses (Eternal East Bus Tours, Tran-Island Chinalink Bus and China Travel Tour Transportation Services) will offer a 5% discount on tickets, covering routes from Guangdong Province to Hong Kong.
Starting from December 9, 2024, MTR will offer RMB 10 discount on Express Rail Link fares to Shenzhen-Hong Kong passengers (Shenzhen North/Futian to West Kowloon), as well as discounts on shopping at the duty-free stores at West Kowloon Station and dining at Elements shopping mall.
Consumption
1. Alipay will offer special discounts for Shenzhen travelers to visit Hong Kong:
- Coupon packs of at least RMB188 (approximately HK$200).
- Each purchase in Hong Kong can be reduced by up to RMB888 (approximately HK$955).
2. WeChat Pay will launch exclusive coupons for Shenzhen travelers, offering exchange rate discounts
3. The HKTB will extend the promotion of spending privileges through its official social media channels.
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