How to get to Jiangmen from Hong Kong

Located in the western part of the Pearl River Delta, Jiangmen is considered a gateway to the Greater Bay Area. To date, close to 4 million members of Chinese diaspora around the world – including tycoon Lui Che-woo, celebrities Andy Lau and Chow Yun-fat, as well as ex-NBA star Yi Jianlian – can trace their roots back to Jiangmen. 

Aside from its proud history in foreign trade and commercial activity, Jiangmen is also now home to manufacturing in fields such as information technology, new energy and health materials. The city's futuristic developments are juxtaposed with over 3000 ancient diaolou – or watchtowers – some of which are even recognised with Unesco world heritage status. Originally built to protect residents from bandits, these multi-storied fortified defensive structures of the Kaiping Diaolou and Villages heritage area beautifully integrate Chinese architectural themes with Western forms. 

Travellers can dive deep into the city‘s culture and history at one of its many museums. Stop by Hengkeng Village (otherwise known as the rainbow village) to snap a picture for the ‘gram, get a breath of fresh air amid the urban landscape at the wetland Donghu Park, soak in the Gudou hot springs, or venture further from the city to explore the verdant hills of the Guifeng Mountain National Forest Park. 

There’s plenty to do in this gem of a city, located less than 120km from Hong Kong. Here’s how to make your way there. 

Hong Kong to Jiangmen by high-speed railway

Hong Kong’s West Kowloon station has been connected to Jiangmen since October 2023.  This Zhanjiangxi route also links up with Kaipingnan, Yangjiang, Maoming (other stations within the vincity) and Zhanjiangxi itself. Travellers can get to Jiangmen from Hong Kong in less than two hours aboard the sole 10.18am daily train. Ticket prices range from $300 for second class up to HK$894 for seats in business class. The pricier option includes more leg room, reclining seats, meals plus amenities like earplugs and slippers. Official prices are set in RMB, meaning the amount in HKD changes with conversion rates, so be sure to check the final amount and timetable prior to booking your travels.  

Passengers with a Mainland Chinese phone number or foreign passport can purchase tickets in advance via the bilingual Railway 12306 website or app, available on iOS  and Android . A government validated form of identification must be presented for in-person ticket purchases at West Kowloon station. 

Hong Kong to Jiangmen by bus

Travelling on four wheels is reserved for those with the luxury of time, as a one-way journey to Jiangmen can take up to five hours by bus. There are a variety of choices, such as Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings Limited and CTG Bus ’s ample pick-up points around Hong Kong, which drop passengers off at stops across Jiangmen’s urban districts such as Xinhui and Heshan, as well as rural areas like Taishan and Kaiping. Eternal East Tours Company , meanwhile, picks up from several populous neighbourhoods in Kowloon and the New Territories – including the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) – up to three times daily, with stops in Jiangmen’s Taishan, Heshan and Xinhui. 

Hong Kong to Jiangmen by car

Big groups or travellers who seek privacy can enlist one of SkyLimo ’s private hires – which depart from HKIA – or its affiliated service providers . Otherwise, hop into S.T. Travel Service Co. Ltd’s  five- or seven-seater cars that can pick passengers up at Shenzhen Bay, Huanggang, Man Kam To, Sha Tau Kok and Heung Yuen Wai control prts.

Hongkongers can also journey to Jiangmen within the comfort of their own car via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge  in under two hours. The driver must be the registered owner of a non-commercial private car measuring under six metres in length and composed of eight or fewer seats, including the driver’s. Drivers must also have licenses and permits for both Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. Stays of 30 consecutive days upon entry and a cap of 180 days within a calendar year are allowed.