The popular scheme allowing Hong Kong vehicles to travel north to Guangdong province has been extended by five years, mainland Chinese authorities have announced, as the initial three-year period is set to expire.Under the Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles scheme, eligible private car owners in Hong Kong can drive into Guangdong via the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge without a mainland number plate or dual-plate permit.Drivers can stay in the province for up to 30 consecutive days per trip and a maximum of 180 days each year. The bridge remains the only designated border crossing under the scheme.
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SAT · 2026-05-30 · 10:44 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0530-80412
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Scheme allowing Hong Kong drivers to enter Guangdong province extended to 2031
Mainland Chinese authorities have extended the Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles scheme by five years, with the new expiry date set for 2031. This popular initiative allows eligible private car owners in Hong Kong to drive into Guangdong province via the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge.
Cannix YauSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-30 · 10:44 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Mainland Chinese authorities have extended the Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles scheme by five years, with the new expiry date set for 2031. This popular initiative allows eligible private car owners in Hong Kong to drive into Guangdong province via the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge. Participants no longer need a mainland number plate or a dual-plate permit to enter. Under the scheme, drivers can remain in Guangdong for up to 30 consecutive days per trip and a total of 180 days annually. The Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge is the sole designated crossing point for this program.
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The Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge is the only designated border crossing under the scheme.
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Drivers can stay in Guangdong for up to 30 consecutive days per trip and a maximum of 180 days each year.
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Eligible private car owners in Hong Kong can drive into Guangdong via the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge without a mainland number plate or dual-plate permit.
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The Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles scheme has been extended by five years.
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