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There are regular TurboJet ferry services to
Hong Kong from Guangzhou and tickets can be purchased in advance
from any CTS office. The port, Panyu is approximately a forty minute
taxi drive from the center of town. Most ferries to Hong Kong take
approximately 2 hours and tickets can be bought at the pier. The
trip costs HK$189 economy class and HK$284 first class. The ferries
depart at 9.30 am and 4.00 pm.
Ferries depart from Dashatou Wharf to Xiamen, Shanghai, Qingdao
and Dalian.
The 18km Guangzhou Subway Line No. 1 is a brand
new modern efficient subway system with convenient links to Shamian
Island and the railway station. The names of the stations are in
English so it is fairly easy to use. Tickets cost either RMB5 or
RMB6. Taxis here are also numerous and inexpensive.
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