About Beijing
What to see and do in Beijing
Weather in Beijing
Airport in Beijing
Visa
Beijing is a huge city with several district articles containing sightseeing, restaurant, nightlife and accommodation listings — consider printing them all.
Beijing is the capital of the most populous country in the world, the People's Republic of China. It was also the seat of the Ming and Qing dynasty emperors until the formation of a republic in 1911. Beijing is the political, educational and cultural centre of the country and as such it is rich in historical sites and important government and cultural institutions.
The city is well known for its flatness and regular construction. There are only three hills to be found in the city limits (in Jingshan Park to the north of the famous Forbidden City). Like the configuration of the Forbidden City, Beijing has concentric "ring roads", which are actually rectangular, that go around the metropolis.
Beijing was host to the 2008 Summer Olympic Games.
It is a metropolis in northern China and the capital of the People's Republic of China. Governed as a municipality under direct administration of the central government, Beijing borders Hebei Province to the north, west, south, and for a small section in the east, and Tianjin Municipality to the southeast. Beijing is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China.
Beijing is a huge city with several district articles containing sightseeing, restaurant, nightlife and accommodation listings — consider printing them all.
Beijing is the capital of the most populous country in the world, the People's Republic of China. It was also the seat of the Ming and Qing dynasty emperors until the formation of a republic in 1911. Beijing is the political, educational and cultural centre of the country and as such it is rich in historical sites and important government and cultural institutions.
The city is well known for its flatness and regular construction. There are only three hills to be found in the city limits (in Jingshan Park to the north of the famous Forbidden City). Like the configuration of the Forbidden City, Beijing has concentric "ring roads", which are actually rectangular, that go around the metropolis.
Beijing was host to the 2008 Summer Olympic Games.
It is a metropolis in northern China and the capital of the People's Republic of China. Governed as a municipality under direct administration of the central government, Beijing borders Hebei Province to the north, west, south, and for a small section in the east, and Tianjin Municipality to the southeast. Beijing is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China.
Beijing is China's second largest city after Shanghai, with more than 17 million people live in Beijing's area of jurisdiction. The city is divided into 16 urban and suburban districts and two rural counties; the city's urban area has about 13 million residents. Beijing is a major transportation hub, with dozens of railways, roads and motorways passing through the city. It is also the focal point of many international flights to China. Beijing is recognized as the political, educational, and cultural center of the People's Republic of China, while Shanghai and Hong Kong predominate in economic fields. The city hosted the 2008 Olympic Games.
Few cities in the world besides Beijing have served as the political and cultural centre of an area as immense as China for so long. The Encyclopædia Britannica describes it as, "One of the world's great cities,"and declares that the city has been an integral part of China’s history for centuries, there is scarcely a major building of any age in Beijing that doesn't have at least some national historical significance. Beijing is renowned for its opulent palaces, temples, and huge stone walls and gates. Its art treasures and universities have long made the city a centre of culture and art in China.
Landmarks
The centre of the city and most important landmark is Tiananmen Square in Dongcheng District. This is the world's largest public square and a must see for all visitors from abroad and from elsewhere in China. The square is surrounded by grand buildings and is also home to Chairman Mao Memorial Hall.
The National Stadium or Bird's Nest in Chaoyang District is a new major landmark and the symbol of the 2008 Olympic Games. Two modern buildings in CBD in Chaoyang District are remarkable landmarks, the CCTV Building (sometimes called The Underpants by locals) and the World Trade Center Tower III, which are both outstanding examples of modern architecture.
There are also a number of remarkable remains from the medival city walls and towers including the Ming Dynasty City Wall Site Park (the only remains of the city wall) and Qianmen at the south end of Tiananmen both located in Chongwen District and Deshengmen in Xicheng District. [edit] Palaces, temples and parks
The many green oasis in the city are a wonderful contrast to walking around along the never ending boulevards and narrow hutongs. This has also been spotted by the locals who flock to palaces, temples and parks whenever they have time for that. The green areas are not only used for relaxing but also for sports, dancing, singing and playing.
The most important of these is the Forbidden city in Dongcheng District, which was home to the Imperial Chinese Court during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The Temple of Heaven in Chongwen District is home to the symbol of Beijing and is surrounded by a very lively park with hordes of local people. The Yonghegong (Lama Temple) in Dongcheng District is one of the most important and beautiful temples in the country.
There are parks scattered around all over Beijing. Some of the best are Zhongshan Park in Xicheng District, Beihai Park in Xicheng District, Chaoyang Park in Chaoyang District and Ritan Park in Chaoyang District. Beijing Zoo in Xicheng District is also worth a visit, espacially for the pandas.
In Haidian District are the Summer palace, Fragrant Hills and Botanical Garden quite close to each other and definitely worth a visit.
Museums and galleries
The museums in Beijing are still not up to the standard seen in cities such as Paris, Rome and New York, however the city contains one of the largest and most well known art museums in Asia, the Palace Museum in the Forbidden City; it is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But the government is determined to change this fact and has put a lot of money into the development of museums and has also made most of them free to visit (but for some, tickets must be reserved three days in advance).
One of the most well-known museums in Beijing is the National Museum in Dongcheng District, which has been closed for renovation since 2007 and is expected to reopen in 2010. The Military Museum in Haidian District has long been a favourite with domestic and foreign tourists. The Capital Museum in Xicheng District is a new high profile museum with historical and art exhibitions. Finally, a number of former residents of famous Beijingers, especially in Xicheng District, give a good insigth in daily life in former times.
The contemporary art scene in Beijing is booming and a large number of artists exhibits and sells their art in galleries around the city. The galleries are concentrated in a number of art districts, including the oldest and easiest accessible but also increasingly commercial and mainstream Dashanzi Art District in Chaoyang District as well as the newer and maybe also more cutting edge Caochangdi in Chaoyang District and Songzhuan Artist's Village in Tongzhou District.
Walks and rides
The Great Wall of China about a 1 hour train trip or 1.5 hour bus ride from the city (be aware of bus scams). See Great Wall for general information on the Great Wall and see the suburb article for individual listings. The Badaling section is the most famous, but also over-restored and crowded. Jinshanling, Huanghuacheng and Simatai are more distant but offer a better view of the wall away from the crowds. Mutianyu has been restored, but is far less crowded than Badaling. Crowds are a definite issue with the Great Wall: at popular sections at popular times, it becomes not the Great Wall of China, but rather the Great Wall of Tourists. It is possible to rent a taxi for RMB 400 - 800 for the round trip including waiting time. You may want to bring a jacket against the wind or cold in the chillier season - in the summer you will need lots of water, and it will be cheaper if you bring your own.
Hutongs. Beijing's ancient alleyways, where you can find traditional Beijing architecture. They date back to when Beijing was the capitol of the Yuan dynasty (1266-1368). Most buildings in hutongs are made in the traditional courtyard style. Many of these courtyard homes were originally occupied by aristocrats, though after the Communist takeover in 1949 the aristocrats were pushed out and replaced with poor families. Hutongs can still be found throughout the area within the 2nd Ring Road, though many are being demolished to make way for new buildings and wider roads. Most popular among tourists are the hutongs near Qianmen and Houhai. The hutongs may at first feel intimidating to travellers used to the new wide streets of Beijing, but the locals are very friendly and will often try to help you if you look lost.
Rent a bicycle. Traverse some of the remaining hutongs. There is no better way to see Beijing firsthand than on a bicycle but just be very aware of cars (Chinese driving styles may differ from those you are used to). See above for bike rental information.
Theaters and concert halls
National Centre for the Performing Arts in Xicheng District was finalised in 2007 and finally gave Beijing a modern theater complex covering opera, music and theater. This is worth a visit even if you do not go to a performance.
The Beijing Opera is considered the most famous of all the traditional opera performed around China. This kind of opera is nothing like western opera with costumes, singing style, music and spectator reactions
being distinctly Chinese. The plot is usually quite simple, so you might be able to understand some of what happens even if you do not understand the language. Some of the best places to watch Beijing Opera are found in Xuanwu District including Huguang Huguang Theatre and Lao She Teahouse. There are also a number in Dongcheng District including Chang'an Grand Theatre.
Acrobatics shows are also worth a visit if you want to see some traditional Chinese entertainment. Some of the best shows are found in Tianqiao Acrobatics Theatre in Xuanwu District and in Chaoyang Theatre in Chaoyang District.
Drama plays has had a slow start in Beijing and is still not as witespread as you might expect for a city like Beijing, and you will most likely not be able to find many Western plays. However, some good places for contemporary Chinese plays do exist including Capital Theatre in Dongcheng District and Century Theater in Chaoyang District.
Classical music has got a much stronger foothold in Beijing than drama plays. Some of the best places to go are the National Centre for the Performing Arts and the Century Theater both mentioned above as well as Beijing Concert Hall in Xicheng District.
Touris Information
Beihai Park
Telephone:8610-64033225
Address:No.1,Wenjin Street, Beijing, China
Ticket:RMB10/adult
Palace Museum
Telephone: 8610-85117049
Address: No. 4, Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District
Ticket: From November 1 through March 31, admission is RMB 40
From April 1 through October 31, admission is RMB 60
Tian'anmen Square
Telephone:8610-65243322
Address:4 Jingshan qianjie (front street), Dongcheng District
Ticket:Free entry to Tian'anmen Square
Summer Palace
Telephone:8610-62881144
Address:No. 19, Xin-jian-gong-men Road, Haidian Dist., Beijing.
Ticket: Slack Season Busy Season
Entrance Ticket RMB20 RMB30
Through Ticket RMB50 RMB60
Temple of Heaven
Telephone:8610-67028866
Address:No.7, Dongli in the Temple of Heaven,Chongwen District
Ticket: Apr.1-Oct.31:RMB35/through ticket,RMB15/admission
Nov.1-Mar.31:RMB30/through ticket,RMB10/admission
Capital Gymnasium
Telephone: 8610-952008
Address: Baishi Bridge, Haidian District, Beijing
Beijing Science and Technology University Gymnasium
Telephone: 8610-952008
Address: Beijing Science and Technology University
Peking University Gymnasium
Telephone: 8610-952008
Address: Peking University
Beijing Shooting Palaestra
Telephone: 8610-952008
Address: Shijingshan District, Beijing
National Indoor Stadium
Telephone: 8610-952008
Address: Olympic Green
National Aquatics Center
Telephone: 8610-952008
Address: Olympic Green
National Stadium
Telephone: 8610-952008
Address: Olympic Green
Nanluogu Xiang
Address: Nanluogu Xiang, Xicheng District
Bus: 13,118,823,850 and get off at Nanluogu Xiang station
Opening hours: all day
Shichahai
Address: Smoke-bag Slanting Street. Xicheng District
Bus: 60,5,107,124 and get off at Gulou South station
Wangfujing Street
Address: Wang Fu Jing Street, Dongcheng District
Opening hours: Mon-Sun 9:00am to 10:00pm
Metro: Line 1 and get off at Wangfujing station
Dashilan
Address: 5, Zhubaoshi, Qianmen Dajie
Metro: Line 2 and get off at Qianmen station
Opening Hours: all day
Panjiayuan
Address: No. 18 Huaweili, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Telephone: 8610-67752405
Bus: 28, 368, 627, 638, 974, 802 to Panjiayuan Bridge station
Liulichang
Address: South of Hepingmen Gate
Metro: Line 2 and get off at Hepingmen Station
Opening hours: all day
Smoke-bag Slanting Street
Address: Smoke-bag Slanting Street. Xicheng District
Bus: 60,5,107,124 and get off at Gulou South station
Dongyue Temple
Telephone:8610-65510151/65514148
Address: No.141, Chaowai Street, Beijing
Ticket: RMB10
Bus:101,109,110,112,750,846 and get off at Shenlu Street station
Opening hour: 8:30-16:30(Closed at Monday)
Xuanwumen Church
Telephone: 8610-66037139
Address: 141 Qianmen West Street,Xicheng District
Bus: 102, 109, 105
Metro: Line 2 and get off at Xuanwumen station
The Temple of the Reclining Buddha
Telephone: 8610-62591561
Address: Xiangshan RD, Haidian District
Ticket: 5 RMB, but 10RMB is required to enter the Botanical Garden
Northern Church
Telephone: 8610-66175198
Address: 33 Xishiku Avenue, Xicheng district
Bus: 103,109 or 101 and get off at Xianmen station
The Wangfujing Church
Telephone: 8610-65240634
Address: 74 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District
Beijing Folklore Museum
Telephone: 8610-65510151/65514148
Address: No.141, Chaowai Street, Beijing
Ticket: RMB 10
National Art Museum of China
Telephone: 8610-64006326/84033500
Address: 1 Wusi Dajie, East District,Beijing, China, 100010
Ticket: RMB 20
The Imperial City Art Museum
Telephone: 8610-85115104
Address:Inside the Changpuhe Park,9 Changpuheyan
Fee: RMB 20(Adults), RMB 10(Students)
Capital Museum
Telephone: 8610-63393339/63370491/63370492
Address: 16 Fuxingmenwai Dajie, Xicheng District, Beijing
Ticket: Free entry
Zhongshan Park
Telephone: 8610-66055431
Address: 4 Zhonghua Road, east side of Tian'anmen
Ticket: RMB 3 for adults. Children under 1.2 meters free
Jingshan Park
Telephone: 8610-64044071
Address: No.44 Jingshan Xijie, Xicheng District(opposite Forbidden City north gate)
Fees: RMB 2
Xiangshan Park
Telephone: 8610-62591155/62591264.
Address: Xiangshan Lu, Haidian District;
Fees: RMB 10
Beijing Ancient Observatory
Telephone: 8610-65242202
Address: 2 Dongbiaobei Hutong, south-western corner of Jianguomen Bridge, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Fee: RMB 10(RMB 5 for students)
Guozijian
Telephone: 8610-84011977
Address: 15 Guozijianjie, Andingmennei, Dongcheng District
Fees: RMB 20
The White Cloud Taoist Temple
Telephone: 8610-63463531
Address: Baiyunguan Jie, Xibianmenwai, Xuanwu District, Beijing
Ticket: RMB 10
Simatai Great Wall
Telephone: 8610-69031051/69035022
Address:Beijing Miyun County ancient north Kouzhen Sima village
Fees: RMB40
Lama Temple
Telephone: 8610-64044499
Address: No.12, Yonghe Gong street
Ticket: RMB 25
Badaling Great Wall
Telephone: 8610-69121383
Address: Badaling Special Area, Yanqing County, Beijing
Ticket: RMB 45
The Ming Tombs
Telephone: 8610-60761424/60761888
Address:The Ming Tombs Special Area, Changling Town
Ticket: Dingling RMB 65 Changling RMB 45
Yuanmingyuan Park
Telephone: 8610-62637561/62628501
Address: No.28, Qinghua Xilu, Haidian District, Beijing
Ticket:RMB 10; RMB 25/per person(include the relic areas of Xiyanglou)
Prince Gong's Mansion
Telephone:8610-66168149
Address: A14, Liuyin Street, Xicheng District
Ticket:RMB 20/person (Free for children of below 1.2 meter)
Jiankou Great Wall
Ticket Price: Free
Address: Huarou County, Beijing, China
Badachu
Address:South foothill of Beijing Xishan Scenic Area;
Bus 389/958/709/972/622/347 to Badachu Stop
Beijing Aquarium
Address: 18B, Gaoliangqiao Byway, Haidian District, Beijing
Happy Valley
Telephone: 8610-67200688;
Address: Xiaowuji North Road, East 4 Ring Highway, Chaoyang District
Botanical Garden
Address: Xiangshan Wofosi, Beijing, China;
Bus 331, 634, 696, 714, 733, 318, 360
Chaoyang Park
Address: No. 1, South Chaoyang Park Road;
Bus 350,419,302,117,705,710,731,815,831
Temple of Earth
Opening Hours: 6:00-21:00;
Telephone: 8610-64216870;
Beijing Zoo
Address: Xizhimen Wai Avenue, Xicheng District
Buses: 27, 347, 360, 632, 634, 714
Guanyintang
Telephone: 8610-85617570;
Address:Guanyintang, No. 2A Wangsiying, Chaoyang District;
Bus 718, 725, 363
National Centre for the Performing Arts
Telephone: 400-7060-185;
Address: No.2, West Chang'an Street, Xicheng District;
Subway Line One and get off at Tiananmen West Station
Huitong Time Square
Telephone: 8610-65076370/90;
Address: No. 71, Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District;
Bus 1, 4, 11, 57, 128, 930, 322, 725, 825,
Jinzhan Tulip Garden
Telephone: 8610-84337808;
Address: Jinzhan Tulip Garden, Dongwei Streets;
Bus 364, 418 to station Jinzhan
Military Museum
Telephone: 8610-68514441;
Address: No.9, Fuxing Road, Haidian District;
Ticket: RMB 5
Confucius Temple
Telephone: 8610-65128923/65242202
Address: No.15 Guozijian Street,Andingmennei,Dongcheng District
Longqing Gorge
Address: Gucheng Village, Jiuxian Town, Yanqing County, Beijing;
Bus 919 to Yanqing County, and then transfer to a mini bus
Qianmen Street
Address: Qianmen Street, Xuanwu District, Beijing;
Subway Line 2 and get off at Qianmen Station
Ritan Park
Telephone: 8610-85622612/85616301;
Address: No. 6 Ritan North Road, Chaoyangmenwai, Chaoyang District
Shijingshan Amusement Park
Telephone: 8610-68862547;
Address: North of Bajiao Amusement Park Station of the Subway Line 1
The Place
Telephone: 8610-65937509/10;
Address: Dongdaqiao Road east side, Chaoyang District;
Bus 113, 120, 405, 908 to station Guanghualu
Tanzhe Temple
Address: Foothill of Tanzhe Mountain, south-eastern part of Mentougou District; Bus 931
Xiedao
Telephone: 8610-84335858;
Address: No. 1, Xiedao Street, in Jichang off-Expressway mid-section in the south;
Bus 359, 418, 735, 813, 835
Yuandadu
Telephone: 8610-64421474;
Address: No. 24 Anwai Xiaoguan Street, Chaoyang District;
Ticket: Free
China National Film Museum
Telephone: 8610-64381229;
Address: Ring Railway, Nangao Road, Cuigezhuang, Chaoyang District;
Bus 402
National Museum of Modern Chinese Literature
Telephone: 8610-84619071;
Address: No. 45 Wenxueguan Road, Shaoyaoju Beili, Chaoyang District
Chinese Ethnic Culture Park
Ticket:RMB90;
Address: 1, Minzuyuan Road, Chaoyang District
China Red Sandalwood Museum
Telephone: 8610-85752818;
Ticket: RMB 50;
Address: No. 23, Jianguo Road, Chaoyang Disrtict
China Millennium Monument
Address: No. 9 A, Fuxing Road, Haidian District
Subway line 1 or bus 1, 4, 21, 57, 320
Beijing Olympic Basketball Gymnasium
Address:Wukesong Culture and Sports Center, Haidian District, Beijing
Chaoyang Park Beach Volleyball Ground
Address: Chaoyang Park,9 Nongzhanguan South Street,
Chaoyang District, Beijing
China Agricultural University Gymnasium
Address: 17 Tsinghua Donglu,
Haidian District
The Fencing Hall of National Convention Center
Address: Olympic Green
Fengtai Sports Center Softball Field
Address: Fengtai District
Laoshan Bicycle Moto Cross (BMX) Venue
Address:Shijingshan District
Beijing Olympic Green Archery Field
Address:Olympic Green
Beijing Olympic Green Hockey Stadium
Address:Olympic Green
Beijing Olympic Green Tennis Court
Address: Olympic Green
Beijing Workers' Gymnasium
Address: Sanlitun, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Beijing Workers' Stadium
Address:Sanlitun, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Description of the Laoshan Mountain Bike Course
Address: Shijingshan District, Beijing
Laoshan Velodrome
Address:Laoshan District, Beijing
Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium
Address: Chaoyang District, Beijing
Olympic Sports Center Stadium
Address:Chaoyang District, Beijing
Shooting Range CT
Address:Olympic Green
Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park
Address:Shunyi District
Yingdong Natatorium of National Olympic Sports Center
Address:Olympic Sports Center, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Beijing Institute of Technology Gymnasium
Address:Beijing Institute of Technology
Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics Gymnasium
Address:Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics
Road Cycling Race Course
Route distance: 102.6 km
A northern city, are demarcated with a long hot summer, long chilly winter, and shorter spring and autumn. The hottest month is July and the coldest is January. Considering the frequent sandstorms in spring, September and October with their pleasant weather are considered the best visiting times.
To visit Beijing in spring or autumn, bring lightweight clothing such as long-sleeved shirts or T-shirts, plus one or two jackets and sweaters. The temperature in summer ranges between 30 and 39 centigrade, calling for summer clothes.
A winter journey to Beijing may be a shock to visitors from tropical countries. Enjoying the snow scene on West Hill, skating in Beihai Park, followed by a steaming hotpot with mutton slices will drive out the chills. Be sure to bring winter clothes, including wool sweaters and down coats.
Spring is rainy season in Beijing, with some rain in summer and between summer and autumn. Rainstorms may happen without warning in the afternoon of sunny days. Sometimes even weather forecasters can predict a shower only one or two hours ahead. Heavy rain may block traffic; inconveniencing everyone. Remember to pack a raincoat or umbrella.
Beihai Park in summerBeautiful Beijing presents different features for its clear distinction of four seasons. To have a better understanding about the characteristics of different seasons will bring tourists different fresh feeling by enjoying the special tour of four seasons.
Beijing stages both international and domestic folk activities. The most remarkable ones are the Temple Fairs during Chinese Lunar New Year when people perform traditional national art forms such as the dragon dance, lion dance, acrobatics and martial art.
January 2 C to -9 C
February 4 C to -7 C
March 11 C to -1 C
April 20 C to 7 C
May 26 C to 13 C
June 30 C to 18 C
July 31 C to 22 C
August 30 C to 20 C
September 26 C to 14 C
October 19 C to 7 C
November 10 C to 0 C
December 3 C to -7 C
Airport of Beijing is called: Beijing Capital Internation Airport, the airport's IATA Airport Code is PEK this airport is with 3 Terminals, for international and domestic flights, trains are available at everyday for rest of the provinces. There are also a lot of domestic
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) lies northeast of downtown Beijing in Shunyi District, some 25 km from the city center. BCIA services the largest number of international and domestic airlines in China, about 200 in total. The main cities of every province and autonomous region within China and nearly seventy international cities and regions throughout the world are accessible form this airport. Most foreign visitors choose Beijing as their first port of call with over 55 foreign airlines having established offices here. There are over 5,000 flights from here weekly to every corner of the world.
Terminal 3 of Beijing Airport has been attracting much public attention since coming into use in 2008. It has a unique modernistic design and is the second largest airport terminal in the world, only after Terminal 3 of the Dubai International Airport. See Services of Beijing Airport T3 and Facilities of Beijing Airport T3.
Some 26 national and international airlines have moved into this building that runs 2900 meters long from north to south. The terminal has three concourses (T3A, T3B and T3C) serving both domestic and international passengers. Regular shuttle buses run between all three terminals to facilitate passenger flow. There is a subway train connecting Terminals 2 and 3. There are rapid electric trams running among these three areas. In addition, Terminal 3 also has vehicles, sending passengers to Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 with in 7 or 8 minutes via fast passage.
Airline Companies in T1 Grand China Airlines Domestic (CN), Grand China Express (GS), Hainan Airlines Domestic (HU), Deer Air (JD)
Airline Companies in T2 China Southern Airlines (CZ), United Eagle Airlines (EU), Xiamen Airlines (MF), China Eastern Airlines (MU), Dongbei Airlines (NS), Chongqing Airlines (OQ), Shenzhen Airlines (HZ), Krasnoyarsk Airlines (7B), Air Berlin (AB), Air France (AF), Continental Airlines (CO), Domodedovo Airlines (E3), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Rossiya-Russian Airlines (FV), Garuda Indonesia, P.T. (GA), Far Eastern Air Transport (H8), Hainan Airlines International (HU), Uzbekistan Airlines (HY), Sat Airlines (HZ), Air Koryo (JS), Air Astana (KC), Aeroflot Russian Airlines (SU), Korean Air (KE), AirBridge Airlines of Russia (RU), Iran Air (IR), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL), Malaysia Airlines (MH), Northwest Airlines (NW), Philippine Airlines (PR), Turkmenistan Airlines (T5), Sri Lankan Airlines (UL), Air Zimbabwe (UM), Vietnam Airlines (VN), Aerosvit Ukrainian Airlines (VV), Miat Mongolian Airlines (OM), Vladivostok Air (XF)
Airline Companies in T3 Air China (CA), Shanghai Airlines (FM), Shandong Airlines (SC), Sichuan Airlines (3U), Air Canada (AC), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific Airways (CX), Emirates (EK), Japan Airlines (JL), Dragonair (KA), Deutsche Lufthansa (LH), EL AL Israel Airlines (LY), Egypt Air (MS), All Nippon Airways (NH), Air Macau (NX), Austrian Airlines (OS), Asiana Airlines (OZ), Qantas Airways (QF), Siberia Airlines (S7), Scandinavian Airlines (SK), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Thai Airways (TG), Turkish Airlines (TK), United Airlines (UA), Lot Polish Airlines (LO), Etihad Airways (EY)
Airport Transportation
Airport Express Train The Airport Express Line of the Beijing Subway serves the airport from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2 and then takes passengers to Dongzhimen via Sanyuanqiao. This line was opened just prior to the 2008 Summer Olympics. It carries passengers to the airport in twenty minutes from the city center, covering a distance of 28 kilometers.
Airport Shuttle Bus Currently, there are eight different shuttle bus routes connecting the airport with various locations in the downtown area of Beijing, such as Xidan, Beijing Railway Station, Beijing West Railway Station, Nanyuan Airport and others.
Airport Intercity Bus
For easing the transport to and from the nearby Tianjin City and Qinhuangdao City, two intercity bus lines
has been opened between the Capital Airport and these two cities.
Cross Terminals Free Shuttle Bus
Every seven minutes, there is a free shuttle bus leaving from Terminal 3 for Terminal 2 and then Terminal 1,
vice versa. The bus just takes 15 minutes for one-way.
Pick-up stations: T1 -- Gate3-5 on the 1st Floor; T2 -- Gate 11 on the 1st Floor; T3 -- Gate 5 on the 1st Floor
Route: Gate 5 of T3 Arrival Floor --> T2 Departure Floor --> T1 Departure Floor --> Gate 11 of T2 Arrival Floor --> Gate 5 of T1 Arrival Floor --> T3 Departure Floor --> Gate 5 of T3 Arrival Floor
Operating hours: every 10 minutes at 06:00 - 23:00; every 30 minutes at 23:00 - 06:00 (the next day)
Driving to the Airport
There are four expressways leading to the airport with two of them running directly from northeastern
Beijing to the airport and two others connecting with nearby highways. The first expressway was opened in
September 1993. The twenty-kilometer long highway runs entirely within the confines of the Beijing
municipality starting from Sanyuanqiao at the 3rd Ring Road. The second expressway opened in 2008
just in time for the Olympics. It is nearly sixteen kilometers long starting from Yaojiayuan Lu and running north
to Terminal 3 of the airport. The North Airport Route completed in 2006 runs east from the Beijing-Chengde
Expressway to Terminals 1 and 2, while the South Route runs from the Beijing-Chengde Expressway to the
eastern 6th Ring Road at Litian Bridge. The South Route intersects with the first two expressways enabling
vehicles to reach all three airport terminals. Metered taxis are available at officially designated taxi stands.
Journey time to the city center is about 45-60 minutes depending on traffic conditions. Fares will generally run
CNY 100-200 including any tolls.
Because of the incredible growth of passenger traffic in and out of Beijing, a new civilian airport for domestic flights will begin construction in 2010. Capital Airport will still act as the international hub and construction of a fourth runway to expand its capacity is being planned.
VISA
To be able to travel to Beijing you need to have a valid China Visa, issue
from your local government at the China Embassy, Chinese visa fall into four types:
diplomatic visa, courtesy visa, service visa and ordinary visa. Ordinary visa
is further divided into the following 8 categories each marked with a letter:
(1) Tourist and family visit visa (L-visa) is issued to a foreign citizen who comes to China for tourist purpose, family visit or other personal affairs.
(2) Business Visa (F-visa ) is issued to a foreign citizen who is invited to China for visit, research, lecture, business, exchanges in the fields of science, technology, education, culture and sports, or attending various kinds of trade fairs or exhibitions, or short-term study, intern practice for a period of no more than 6 months.
(3) Student Visa (X-visa) is issued to a foreign citizen who comes to China for the purpose of study or advanced study for a period of six or more months.
(4) Work Visa (Z-visa) is issued to a foreign citizen who comes to China to work and his or her accompanying family members, or to give commercial performances in China.
(5) Transit Visa (G-visa) is issued to a foreign citizen who is to transit through China on his or her way to a third country (or region).
(6) Crew Visa(C-visa)is issued to crew member performing his/her duties on board an international train, or on an international airliner, to a sailor on board an international ocean-liner or freighter, and also to their accompanying family members..
(7) Journalist Visa (J-visa)is issued to foreign journalists. J-visa has two categories: J-1 visa and J-2 visa. J-1 visa is issued to resident foreign journalists in China and their accompanying spouses and under-age children, J-2 visa to foreign journalists who visit China for temporary news coverage.
(8) Permanent Residence Visa(D-visa)is issued to a foreign citizen who has been approved by China’s public security authority to reside in China permanently.
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