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one of five major international airports in China, Capital International
Airport (Airport Code: PEK) services the largest number of international
and domestic airlines, around 200 in total. Started March, 2007, United
Airlines commenced non-stop daily services between Beijing and Washington
D.C. so travelers in D.C. can fly to Beijing directly without changing planes
in Germany or Japan. As of today, there are eight daily flights operated
by various airlines are now serving the routes between Beijing and major
cities in the United States, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago,
San Francisco, Detroit and Washington DC. On the hand, the international
passengers from all over the world can reach every destination conveniently
via the Capital Airport.
The airport is located to the northeast of downtown Beijing in Shunyi
District, some 16 miles from city center, the Tiananmen Square. The civil
aviation authority provides convenient and comfortable round trip shuttle
services between the airport and various locations in the city, with one
bus departing the airport every 30 minutes at a cost of 16 Yuan per person.
Alternatively, taxi services are available for approximately 120 Yuan to
most downtown locations. Although taxi services in Beijing are typically
metered, the frequent travelers usually bargain with the driver to
get better prices. Please be advised that it is passenger's responsibility
to pay 10 yuan expressway toll charge.
Ticketing Offices of most domestic airlines are located at 15 West Changing
Street. There are designated ticket counters for foreign passengers. You
must present a valid identification when purchasing tickets. The Beijing Capital
International Airport's information hotline is 010- 64563604.
Beijing Flight -
Airport Facilities
Terminal 1
Change room
There is a changing room located on the first floor, to the west of the
baggage claim.
Business Center
Located on in the east end of the second floor, opening 08.30am to 8:00pm
daily, the business center provide various services such as facsimile,
photo copying, printing, battery charging, internet connect an laptop rental.
Lodge
There is a VIP 'red carpet lodge facilitated in the public area of the departure
hall. The infant feeding room is located to the north of gate 25. Timed
lodge is also available with a fee. You may call 01064598932 for domestic
or 01064598943 for international travel to make a reservation. In addition,
China Mobile and China Unicom have both set up club type of lodges in the
terminal to serve their VIP customers at the airport.
Smoking Room
There are two smoking rooms in the terminal, located at the east boarding
area and the west lounge hall for delayed flights respectively.
Public phone
The airport provides common IC phones and has prepaid phone cards for sales
in the arrival hall on the first floor, the departure hall on the
second floor and the lounge hall of the boarding area.
Drinking Fountain
Water dispensers with paper cups are placed at various locations throughout
the lounge to providing drinkable water.
Clinic
There is a clinic with limited functions located at the west end of the
first floor, providing 24-hour services for the passengers who need immediate
medical attention. The services include first aid, ambulance dispatching
and simple emergency treatment. First aid items and common over the counter
medicines are available for sale from 07:00am to 9:00pm daily. You can contact
the clinic by dialing 010 64591919.
Terminal 2
Change room
Two change rooms are located in the Baggage Claim Hall. One is by
carousel by of domestic baggage claim and the other is near carousel 4 for
international baggage claim.
Business Center
Business center is situated opposite to Gate 14 in the Departure Hall on
the second floor. The services provided in this business center is similar
to what are offered in Terminal 1.
Lodge
Lodging services listed in Terminal 1 are also available here. Each lodge
has a clear sign posted at its entrance.
Smoking Room
Six smoking rooms are available in this terminal, located at Gate 7 on the
first floor, and Gates 14, 28, 36 in the the international flight boarding
area.
Public phone
Two types of public phone services are provided in this terminal, ordinary
IC phone as in Terminal 1, and the new web based phone services, namely
"mianmaintong".
Drinking Fountain
There are three types of drinking water supplies provided in this lounge,
including forty sets of common pure water dispensers with disposable paper
cups, twelve automated vending machines offering cold, hot or chilled water,
eight sets of automated electronic water heaters.
Clinic
The clinic is located on the opposite side to entrance 12 of the departure
hall on the second floor, providing 24-hour services for the passengers
who need immediate medical attention. The services include first aid, ambulance
dispatching and simple emergency treatment. First aid items and common over
the counter medicines are available for sale from 06:30am to 10:00pm daily.
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