What Types of Vehicles Are Allowed on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge?
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Cross-border buses, shuttle buses, cross-border taxis, cross-border freight vehicles, and cross-border private cars are the five types of vehicles permitted to travel on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge is a bridge-tunnel system in China that connects Hong Kong, Zhuhai in Guangdong, and Macao. It is located in the Lingdingyang waters of the Pearl River Estuary in Guangdong Province and serves as the southern section of the Pearl River Delta Regional Ring Expressway. To cater to tourists, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge offers sightseeing opportunities via bus rides, which are divided into three main segments: 1. The journey from the Hong Kong Port to the East Artificial Island takes approximately 15 minutes; 2. The underwater tunnel from the East Artificial Island to the West Artificial Island takes about 5 minutes; 3. The journey from the West Artificial Island to the Macao Port takes around 20 minutes.
I remember checking the regulations before driving across the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge last year. Private cars must have Guangdong-Hong Kong or Guangdong-Macao dual license plates to access the bridge, while temporarily entering vehicles need to apply for a one-time permit. Cross-border buses are the most common, like the China Hong Kong Express tour buses that run several trips daily. Trucks must be equipped with electronic customs locks approved by all three regions, and cross-border taxis require special operation permits. The most convenient option is taking the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge shuttle bus, which eliminates license plate concerns—just buy a ticket to travel between the three ports. Before departure, it's advisable to check the validity of your vehicle license and remember to bring the original driver's license and vehicle registration certificate for Hong Kong and Macao directions to avoid delays at the Zhuhai Port.
