# Lok Ma Chau Control Point

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Border crossing in Lok Ma Chau, Hong Kong

This article is about the vehicular border crossing. For the pedestrian border crossing and MTR station in the same area, see [Lok Ma Chau station](/source/Lok_Ma_Chau_station).

Lok Ma Chau Control Point 落馬洲管制站 Lok Ma Chau Control Point from Hong Kong side Interactive map of the Lok Ma Chau Control Point area General information Type Border control Location Lok Ma Chau, New Territories, Hong Kong Coordinates 22°31′15″N 114°04′30″E / 22.52074°N 114.07496°E / 22.52074; 114.07496 Opened 1989 Operator Customs and Excise Department, Immigration Department Website td.gov.hk Coordinates 22°30′32″N 114°04′26″E / 22.509°N 114.074°E / 22.509; 114.074 Carries Pedestrians, Vehicles, Containers, Cargo Crosses Frontier Closed Area Statistics Toll No toll Location Interactive map of Lok Ma Chau Control Point

Lok Ma Chau Control Point Traditional Chinese 落馬洲管制站 Simplified Chinese 落马洲管制站 Jyutping lok6 maa5 zau1 gun2 zai3 zaam6 Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Luòmǎzhōu Guǎnzhìzhàn Yue: Cantonese Jyutping lok6 maa5 zau1 gun2 zai3 zaam6

Hong Kong-side counters in Lok Ma Chau Control Point

**Lok Ma Chau Control Point** ([Chinese](/source/Traditional_Chinese_characters): 落馬洲管制站) is an immigration [control point](/source/Port_of_entry) in [Lok Ma Chau](/source/Lok_Ma_Chau), Yuen Long District, New Territories, Hong Kong, which is on the border between Hong Kong and [mainland China](/source/Mainland_China).[1] It opened in 1989 as the third road crossing between the then British dependent territory and China. It started providing 24-hour passenger [clearance](/source/Customs) in January 2003, and is still the only Hong Kong control point with Shenzhen in mainland China to do so.[2] Its counterpart is the [Huanggang Port](/source/Huanggang_Port_Control_Point) in mainland China, across [Sham Chun River](/source/Sham_Chun_River) and interconnected by the [Lok Ma Chau Bridge](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lok_Ma_Chau_Bridge&action=edit&redlink=1) [[zh-tw](https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%90%BD%E9%A6%AC%E6%B4%B2%E5%A4%A7%E6%A9%8B)].

Before reaching this point, vehicles must pass through police checkpoints along [San Sham Road](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=San_Sham_Road&action=edit&redlink=1) [[zh-tw](https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%96%B0%E6%B7%B1%E8%B7%AF)] to Lok Ma Chau Control Point. Permits must be carried in order to pass these points and to travel to the control points.

## History

Lok Ma Chau Control Point was the third road crossing built between Hong Kong and Guangdong, after [Man Kam To](/source/Man_Kam_To_Control_Point) and [Sha Tau Kok](/source/Sha_Tau_Kok_Control_Point). It was built as part of the [New Territories Circular Road](/source/New_Territories_Circular_Road) project, and was intended to relieve the congested Man Kam To Control Point.[3] Construction began in December 1985.[4][5] Customs, police, and other buildings were designed by the [Architectural Services Department](/source/Architectural_Services_Department).[4] The new crossing opened on 29 December 1989, initially only using the Eastern Bridge, providing two lanes.[6] The Western Bridge was opened to traffic on 18 October 1991, adding two more lanes.[4][7]

In October 1993, Governor [Chris Patten](/source/Chris_Patten) announced a plan to open the crossing on a 24-hour basis. This was strongly supported by the territory's business community, but criticised by villagers due to increased noise and dust pollution.[8] Overnight border crossing was introduced on 4 November 1994 (i.e. after 3 November 1994).[9] The control point began providing 24-hour passenger clearance from 27 January 2003 (i.e. after 26 January 2003).[10]

Construction of a new four-lane bridge, directly to the east of the existing two bridges, was proposed by the government in early 2003 to meet increasing traffic demand.[11] Construction began in November 2003 and was completed in December 2004. The new bridge opened to traffic in January 2005.[12]

Due to the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic), the Lok Ma Chau Control Point was closed between February 4, 2020 until February 6, 2023.[13][14]

## Statistics

In 2015, Lok Ma Chau Control Point handled a total of 37 million people (including both drivers and passengers), making it the second-busiest road control point in Hong Kong, after Shenzhen Bay Control Point (which handled 41.5 million). For comparison, the nearby Lok Ma Chau Spur Line rail crossing handled 61.9 million.[15]

## Public transport

### Shuttle bus from Lok Ma Chau Control Point

Cross border shuttle buses between Huanggang Port in Shenzhen and San Tin Public Transport Interchange (PTI) (less than 2 km from Lok Ma Chau Control Point), stop en route at Lok Ma Chau Control Point. These shuttle buses are scheduled to run at least every 15 minutes, 365 days per year. San Tin PTI offers connecting public transport across Hong Kong mostly but not exclusively within the New Territories.

#### Franchised bus routes from San Tin PTI

- [KMB](/source/Kowloon_Motor_Bus) 76K, 276B, N73

#### Green minibus routes from San Tin PTI

- [NT](/source/New_Territories) 44B, 44B1, 75, 78, 79S, 605, 616S

#### Red minibus routes from San Tin PTI

- Un-numbered service to/from [Kwun Tong](/source/Kwun_Tong) (via [Sha Tin](/source/Sha_Tin), [CUHK](/source/City_University_of_Hong_Kong), [Tai Po](/source/Tai_Po), [Fanling](/source/Fanling), [Sheung Shui](/source/Sheung_Shui)). This infrequent service runs mostly as a night service.[16]

### Non-franchised bus routes from Lok Ma Chau Control Point

The unfranchised bus from Wan Chai dropping passengers at Lok Ma Chau Control Point.

The non-franchised buses bypass San Tin PTI direct to their destinations.

- [Kwun Tong](/source/Kwun_Tong) ([Lam Tin station](/source/Lam_Tin_station)) to Huanggang Port

- [Tsuen Wan](/source/Tsuen_Wan) ([Discovery Park](/source/Discovery_Park_(Hong_Kong))) to Huanggang Port

- [Jordan](/source/Jordan%2C_Hong_Kong) ([Austin Road](/source/Austin_Road)) to Huanggang Port

- [Wan Chai Ferry](/source/Wan_Chai_Pier) terminal and [Shun Tak Centre](/source/Shun_Tak_Centre) to Huanggang Port

- [Mong Kok](/source/Mong_Kok) ([Arran Street](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Arran_Street&action=edit&redlink=1)) to Huanggang Port

- [Kam Sheung Road station](/source/Kam_Sheung_Road_station) to Huanggang Port

### [Taxis](/source/Taxicabs_of_Hong_Kong)

- NT Taxis

- Urban Taxis

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** [Immigration Control Points](http://www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/immdctlpts.htm) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20080923184944/http://www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/immdctlpts.htm) September 23, 2008, at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Control Point Locations | Immigration Department"](https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/contactus/control_points.html).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-criticise_3-0)** Lau, Muriel (30 December 1989). "Drivers criticise Lok Ma Chau crossing". *South China Morning Post*. p. 3.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-reduced_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-reduced_4-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-reduced_4-2) Stoner, Tad (27 December 1989). "Lok Ma Chau border crossing to open on reduced capacity". *South China Morning Post*. p. 3.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["The session of the legislative council of Hong Kong which opened on 30 october 1985 in the thirty-fourth year of the reign of her majesty Queen Elizabeth II"](https://web.archive.org/web/20040321131807/http://www.legco.gov.hk:80/yr85-86/english/lc_sitg/hansard/h851030.pdf) (PDF). Archived from [the original](https://www.legco.gov.hk/yr85-86/english/lc_sitg/hansard/h851030.pdf) (PDF) on 2004-03-21.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-hk1990_6-0)** *Hong Kong 1990: Report for the year 1989*. Hong Kong: Government Printer. 1990. p. 3.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1991gis_7-0)** ["Daily Information Bulletin"](https://search.grs.gov.hk/repository/img?ori=1&id=tJCmPUYSvfvDv6tvWHm0uw%3D%3D). [Government Information Services](/source/Information_Services_Department). 17 October 1991. p. 28.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-fear_8-0)** Ng, Kang-Chung (22 January 1994). "Villagers fear sleepless nights". *South China Morning Post*. p. 4.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-crossingbegins_9-0)** Ball, Steve (4 November 1994). "24-hour border crossing begins". *South China Morning Post*. p. 6.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-24hourpassenger_10-0)** ["Lok Ma Chau Control Point to provide 24-hour passenger clearance services"](http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200301/08/0108224.htm). Hong Kong Government. 8 January 2003.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-newbridge_11-0)** ["New Lok Ma Chau - Huanggang Boundary Bridge proposed"](http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200304/11/0411195.htm). Hong Kong Government. 11 April 2003.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-thb_12-0)** ["Cross Boundary Traffic"](http://www.thb.gov.hk/eng/policy/transport/issues/cbt.htm). Transport and Housing Bureau. Retrieved 15 January 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["2.6通關｜全面恢復內地與港澳人員往來：不設限額，撤銷核酸要求"](https://www.hk01.com/%E5%8D%B3%E6%99%82%E4%B8%AD%E5%9C%8B/863308/2-6%E9%80%9A%E9%97%9C-%E5%85%A8%E9%9D%A2%E6%81%A2%E5%BE%A9%E5%85%A7%E5%9C%B0%E8%88%87%E6%B8%AF%E6%BE%B3%E4%BA%BA%E5%93%A1%E5%BE%80%E4%BE%86-%E4%B8%8D%E8%A8%AD%E9%99%90%E9%A1%8D-%E6%92%A4%E9%8A%B7%E6%A0%B8%E9%85%B8%E8%A6%81%E6%B1%82). *香港01* (in Chinese (Hong Kong)). 2023-02-03. Retrieved 2023-02-03.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["政府宣布午夜起關閉羅湖落馬洲皇崗及港澳碼頭口岸"](https://topick.hket.com/article/2554881/). *香港经济日报* (in Chinese (Hong Kong)). 2020-02-03. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200203092954/https://topick.hket.com/article/2554881/) from the original on 2020-02-03. Retrieved 2020-02-03.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-annualreport2015_15-0)** ["Appendix 7 - Statistics on Passenger Traffic by Control Point"](http://www.immd.gov.hk/publications/a_report_2015/en/appendices-07.html). *Annual Report 2015*. Immigration Department.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-un-numb_16-0)** [Un-numbered red minibus between Lok Ma Chau Control Point and Kwun Tong](http://www.16seats.net/eng/rmb/r_kn77.html)

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v t e Immigration control points in Hong Kong Airport China Ferry Terminal Heung Yuen Wai Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Lo Wu Lok Ma Chau Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge Macau Ferry Terminal Man Kam To Ocean Terminal Sha Tau Kok Shenzhen Bay West Kowloon Station Shipping control points Harbour Control River Trade Terminal Defunct Hong Kong, Canton & Macao Pier Kai Tak Airport Sham Shui Po Ferry Pier Tai Kok Tsui Ferry Pier Hung Hom Station

[22°30′34″N 114°04′26″E / 22.50944°N 114.07399°E / 22.50944; 114.07399](https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Lok_Ma_Chau_Control_Point&params=22.50944_N_114.07399_E_)

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