The Pazhou Ferry Terminal in Guangzhou, Guangdong province. (PHOTO / CHINA NEWS SERVICE)

The frequency of ferry service between Guangzhou's Pazhou and the Hong Kong International Airport will be increased starting on June 1.

The ferry to the airport departing at 4:30 pm and from the airport departing at 8 am will be launched to meet demand.

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Trial service between Pazhou and the airport, as well as the China-Hong Kong City terminal, began in April and officially opened early this month.

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It is the only ferry service linking downtown Guangzhou with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

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Thirteen airlines have facilitated the check-in service at the ferry terminal in Pazhou for boarding at the Hong Kong airport.