Beijing
Beijing arrival guide
Best prepared with entry timing, long transfer distances, and one realistic first-day sight.
Arrival Plan
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Before you fly
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- Confirm whether you land at PEK or PKX; they are far apart.
- Book lodging near the subway line you expect to use most.
- Keep passport access handy for major sights and rail travel.
Arrival points
- Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
- Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX)
- Beijing South Railway Station
Stay zones
- Dongcheng
- Wangfujing / Qianmen
- Sanlitun
First movement
Airport or station to lodging
Airport express rail can work if your hotel is near a transfer point; DiDi or official taxi is easier with bags.
First day anchor
Keep the first day simple
A hutong walk or Qianmen area, not a full Forbidden City day on arrival.