u/DisturbedAle

Hi all,

My wife and I are planning a trip to Japan and Hong Kong, and we recently learned about the TWOV option. If it works for our route, it would make a short visit to China—specifically Shenzhen—much more feasible. Before we lock in our plans, could you help confirm whether this itinerary qualifies for TWOV?

Planned itinerary:

• LAX → Japan (Kanazawa) — stay 4 nights
• Kanazawa → Hong Kong — stay 1 night
• Hong Kong → Shenzhen by train — stay 4 nights
• Shenzhen → Hong Kong — stay 4 nights
• Hong Kong → LAX

Main questions:

1. Does entering Shenzhen by train from Hong Kong qualify for TWOV?
2. Does returning to Hong Kong after Shenzhen meet the onward-travel requirement?
3. Any pitfalls or documentation requirements we should be aware of for land border TWOV?

Thanks in advance for any advice—this is our first time visiting China, and we want to make sure we get everything right!