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Beijing International

Airport Code: PEK
Full Airport Name: Beijing Capital International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 17 miles (28km) north of Beijing.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +8.
Phone Number: Tel: +86 (0)10 6454 1100
Terminal Transfer: A shuttle bus service runs between the two terminals.
Ground Transport: Beijing's transport system was revamped for the 2008 Olympic Games. Shuttle buses run regularly to the city center (about 45 minutes), Beijing Railway Station and major hotels. Metered taxis are also available, but it is recommended that passengers have their destination written in Chinese to avoid confusion. Traveling time to the city is about an hour.
Car Rental: Car rental is available at the airport.
Airport Taxis: Taxis from Beijing Capital International Airport are metered and should be about US$12 to most hotels but fees vary. Tips are not expected. The 17 miles (28km) should take about 40 minutes to drive. Avoid taxi drivers that approach customers and instead wait in the taxi line and insist on using the meter.
Airport Facilities: There are several bureau de change, a bank and ATMs, as well as telephones, tourist information, numerous shops and duty free, and a business center with internet access. A food corridor provides a range of eating and drinking options, while an entertainment center offers everything from films to Chinese massage. Facilities for the disabled are good, but passengers should contact their airlines in advance for more information. Smoking is banned throughout the airport.
Car Parking: There is a multi-story car park with ample capacity.
Departure Tax: ¥90 (international flights), ¥50 (domestic).
Website: en.bcia.com.cn

Shanghai Hong Qiao Airport

Airport Code: SHA
Full Airport Name: Shanghai Hong Qiao International Airport
Location: The airport is situated eight miles (13km) southwest of central Shanghai.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +8.
Phone Number: Tel: +86 (0)21 6268 8899.
Ground Transport: Taxis are available outside the airport. Public buses serve the airport linking to People's Square (#925A) and the main railway stations (#941). Departures are every 15 minutes from 6am to around 11pm. The fare is approximately RMB4. The bigger hotels offer shuttle bus services to and from the airport.
Car Rental: Car rental is available. Tel: +86 (0)21 5114 2112 for more information.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available outside the airport but finding the right one can be confusing without assistance. Taxi drivers usually do not speak English so it is best to indicate your destination on a map, or have it written down in Chinese. The meter should be turned on and the charge should not exceed RMB3 per kilometer.
Airport Facilities: There are ATMs and currency exchange facilities, a post office, and duty-free shops. There is a shopping mall just outside the entrance to the airport. There are also a variety of food outlets, bars, an information counter and business center. Smoking is banned throughout the airport.
Departure Tax: ¥90 (international flights), ¥50 (domestic).
Website: www.shairport.com/en/index.jsp

Pudong Airport

Airport Code: PVG
Full Airport Name: Pudong International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 19 miles (30km) from central Shanghai.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +8.
Phone Number: Tel: +86 (0)21 6834 1000.
Ground Transport: The airport is linked to Shanghai's metro with a new magnetic levitation train, the Maglev; the journey takes only eight minutes and costs ¥50. Taxis are available and usually the most convenient way to the city, but they are more expensive. Journeys take an hour to most downtown areas. Public buses are also available, but are only advised for hardened travelers. Many hotels meet their guests at the airport.
Car Rental: There is a self-drive car hire service available during business hours, and Avis and Hertz have desks in Arrivals.
Airport Taxis: Metered taxis are available outside the airport terminal. Do not expect drivers to speak English. Use a map to indicate your destination. Rates are RM3.2 per kilometer; a surcharge is added for journeys between 11pm and 5am.
Airport Facilities: Facilities at the airport include banks, ATMs and currency exchange, a post office, luggage storage, Business Center and an Internet cafe. There are also several restaurants and shops, including duty free. Smoking is banned throughout the airport.
Departure Tax: ¥90 (international flights), ¥50 (domestic).
Website: www.shairport.com

Guangzhou Airport

Airport Code: CAN
Full Airport Name: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 17 miles (28km) from Guangzhou city center.
Phone Number: +86 (020)360 66 315.
Ground Transport: There is an Airport Express bus and local taxis that transport passengers to and from Guangzhou city.
Airport Taxis: There are taxis available at Guangzhou Airport and the fare from the airport to the Guangzhou Railway Station is approximately ¥95, excluding toll fees.
Airport Facilities: There is a post office, bank, play room, smoking room, business center and information desk at the airport, as well as leather, cosmetics and local specialty stores. The airport also has dining facilities and a wine and cigarette shop. Smoking is banned throughout the airport, however.
Website: www.baiyunairport.com

Lhasa Gonggar Airport

Airport Code: LXA
Full Airport Name: Lhasa Gonggar Airport
Location: 38.5 miles (62km) south of Lhasa
Phone Number: +86 891 624 6011
Ground Transport: There are shuttle buses available to Lhasa from the airport, which take 40-60 minutes.
Car Rental: There are car rental facilities at Lhasa Airport, operated by Budget, Hertz, Avis, Europcar and Sixt.
Airport Facilities: There are shops, currency exchange, banks, restaurants, car rental services and an information desk located in the terminal.

Beijing International

Airport Code: PEK
Full Airport Name: Beijing Capital International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 17 miles (28km) north of Beijing.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +8.
Phone Number: Tel: +86 (0)10 6454 1100
Terminal Transfer: A shuttle bus service runs between the two terminals.
Ground Transport: Beijing's transport system was revamped for the 2008 Olympic Games. Shuttle buses run regularly to the city center (about 45 minutes), Beijing Railway Station and major hotels. Metered taxis are also available, but it is recommended that passengers have their destination written in Chinese to avoid confusion. Traveling time to the city is about an hour.
Car Rental: Car rental is available at the airport.
Airport Taxis: Taxis from Beijing Capital International Airport are metered and should be about US$12 to most hotels but fees vary. Tips are not expected. The 17 miles (28km) should take about 40 minutes to drive. Avoid taxi drivers that approach customers and instead wait in the taxi line and insist on using the meter.
Airport Facilities: There are several bureau de change, a bank and ATMs, as well as telephones, tourist information, numerous shops and duty free, and a business center with internet access. A food corridor provides a range of eating and drinking options, while an entertainment center offers everything from films to Chinese massage. Facilities for the disabled are good, but passengers should contact their airlines in advance for more information. Smoking is banned throughout the airport.
Car Parking: There is a multi-story car park with ample capacity.
Departure Tax: ¥90 (international flights), ¥50 (domestic).
Website: en.bcia.com.cn

Shanghai Hong Qiao Airport

Airport Code: SHA
Full Airport Name: Shanghai Hong Qiao International Airport
Location: The airport is situated eight miles (13km) southwest of central Shanghai.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +8.
Phone Number: Tel: +86 (0)21 6268 8899.
Ground Transport: Taxis are available outside the airport. Public buses serve the airport linking to People's Square (#925A) and the main railway stations (#941). Departures are every 15 minutes from 6am to around 11pm. The fare is approximately RMB4. The bigger hotels offer shuttle bus services to and from the airport.
Car Rental: Car rental is available. Tel: +86 (0)21 5114 2112 for more information.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available outside the airport but finding the right one can be confusing without assistance. Taxi drivers usually do not speak English so it is best to indicate your destination on a map, or have it written down in Chinese. The meter should be turned on and the charge should not exceed RMB3 per kilometer.
Airport Facilities: There are ATMs and currency exchange facilities, a post office, and duty-free shops. There is a shopping mall just outside the entrance to the airport. There are also a variety of food outlets, bars, an information counter and business center. Smoking is banned throughout the airport.
Departure Tax: ¥90 (international flights), ¥50 (domestic).
Website: www.shairport.com/en/index.jsp

Pudong Airport

Airport Code: PVG
Full Airport Name: Pudong International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 19 miles (30km) from central Shanghai.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +8.
Phone Number: Tel: +86 (0)21 6834 1000.
Ground Transport: The airport is linked to Shanghai's metro with a new magnetic levitation train, the Maglev; the journey takes only eight minutes and costs ¥50. Taxis are available and usually the most convenient way to the city, but they are more expensive. Journeys take an hour to most downtown areas. Public buses are also available, but are only advised for hardened travelers. Many hotels meet their guests at the airport.
Car Rental: There is a self-drive car hire service available during business hours, and Avis and Hertz have desks in Arrivals.
Airport Taxis: Metered taxis are available outside the airport terminal. Do not expect drivers to speak English. Use a map to indicate your destination. Rates are RM3.2 per kilometer; a surcharge is added for journeys between 11pm and 5am.
Airport Facilities: Facilities at the airport include banks, ATMs and currency exchange, a post office, luggage storage, Business Center and an Internet cafe. There are also several restaurants and shops, including duty free. Smoking is banned throughout the airport.
Departure Tax: ¥90 (international flights), ¥50 (domestic).
Website: www.shairport.com

Guangzhou Airport

Airport Code: CAN
Full Airport Name: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 17 miles (28km) from Guangzhou city center.
Phone Number: +86 (020)360 66 315.
Ground Transport: There is an Airport Express bus and local taxis that transport passengers to and from Guangzhou city.
Airport Taxis: There are taxis available at Guangzhou Airport and the fare from the airport to the Guangzhou Railway Station is approximately ¥95, excluding toll fees.
Airport Facilities: There is a post office, bank, play room, smoking room, business center and information desk at the airport, as well as leather, cosmetics and local specialty stores. The airport also has dining facilities and a wine and cigarette shop. Smoking is banned throughout the airport, however.
Website: www.baiyunairport.com

Lhasa Gonggar Airport

Airport Code: LXA
Full Airport Name: Lhasa Gonggar Airport
Location: 38.5 miles (62km) south of Lhasa
Phone Number: +86 891 624 6011
Ground Transport: There are shuttle buses available to Lhasa from the airport, which take 40-60 minutes.
Car Rental: There are car rental facilities at Lhasa Airport, operated by Budget, Hertz, Avis, Europcar and Sixt.
Airport Facilities: There are shops, currency exchange, banks, restaurants, car rental services and an information desk located in the terminal.

Beijing International

Airport Code: PEK
Full Airport Name: Beijing Capital International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 17 miles (28km) north of Beijing.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +8.
Phone Number: Tel: +86 (0)10 6454 1100
Terminal Transfer: A shuttle bus service runs between the two terminals.
Ground Transport: Beijing's transport system was revamped for the 2008 Olympic Games. Shuttle buses run regularly to the city center (about 45 minutes), Beijing Railway Station and major hotels. Metered taxis are also available, but it is recommended that passengers have their destination written in Chinese to avoid confusion. Traveling time to the city is about an hour.
Car Rental: Car rental is available at the airport.
Airport Taxis: Taxis from Beijing Capital International Airport are metered and should be about US$12 to most hotels but fees vary. Tips are not expected. The 17 miles (28km) should take about 40 minutes to drive. Avoid taxi drivers that approach customers and instead wait in the taxi line and insist on using the meter.
Airport Facilities: There are several bureau de change, a bank and ATMs, as well as telephones, tourist information, numerous shops and duty free, and a business center with internet access. A food corridor provides a range of eating and drinking options, while an entertainment center offers everything from films to Chinese massage. Facilities for the disabled are good, but passengers should contact their airlines in advance for more information. Smoking is banned throughout the airport.
Car Parking: There is a multi-story car park with ample capacity.
Departure Tax: ¥90 (international flights), ¥50 (domestic).
Website: en.bcia.com.cn

Shanghai Hong Qiao Airport

Airport Code: SHA
Full Airport Name: Shanghai Hong Qiao International Airport
Location: The airport is situated eight miles (13km) southwest of central Shanghai.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +8.
Phone Number: Tel: +86 (0)21 6268 8899.
Ground Transport: Taxis are available outside the airport. Public buses serve the airport linking to People's Square (#925A) and the main railway stations (#941). Departures are every 15 minutes from 6am to around 11pm. The fare is approximately RMB4. The bigger hotels offer shuttle bus services to and from the airport.
Car Rental: Car rental is available. Tel: +86 (0)21 5114 2112 for more information.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available outside the airport but finding the right one can be confusing without assistance. Taxi drivers usually do not speak English so it is best to indicate your destination on a map, or have it written down in Chinese. The meter should be turned on and the charge should not exceed RMB3 per kilometer.
Airport Facilities: There are ATMs and currency exchange facilities, a post office, and duty-free shops. There is a shopping mall just outside the entrance to the airport. There are also a variety of food outlets, bars, an information counter and business center. Smoking is banned throughout the airport.
Departure Tax: ¥90 (international flights), ¥50 (domestic).
Website: www.shairport.com/en/index.jsp

Pudong Airport

Airport Code: PVG
Full Airport Name: Pudong International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 19 miles (30km) from central Shanghai.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +8.
Phone Number: Tel: +86 (0)21 6834 1000.
Ground Transport: The airport is linked to Shanghai's metro with a new magnetic levitation train, the Maglev; the journey takes only eight minutes and costs ¥50. Taxis are available and usually the most convenient way to the city, but they are more expensive. Journeys take an hour to most downtown areas. Public buses are also available, but are only advised for hardened travelers. Many hotels meet their guests at the airport.
Car Rental: There is a self-drive car hire service available during business hours, and Avis and Hertz have desks in Arrivals.
Airport Taxis: Metered taxis are available outside the airport terminal. Do not expect drivers to speak English. Use a map to indicate your destination. Rates are RM3.2 per kilometer; a surcharge is added for journeys between 11pm and 5am.
Airport Facilities: Facilities at the airport include banks, ATMs and currency exchange, a post office, luggage storage, Business Center and an Internet cafe. There are also several restaurants and shops, including duty free. Smoking is banned throughout the airport.
Departure Tax: ¥90 (international flights), ¥50 (domestic).
Website: www.shairport.com

Guangzhou Airport

Airport Code: CAN
Full Airport Name: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 17 miles (28km) from Guangzhou city center.
Phone Number: +86 (020)360 66 315.
Ground Transport: There is an Airport Express bus and local taxis that transport passengers to and from Guangzhou city.
Airport Taxis: There are taxis available at Guangzhou Airport and the fare from the airport to the Guangzhou Railway Station is approximately ¥95, excluding toll fees.
Airport Facilities: There is a post office, bank, play room, smoking room, business center and information desk at the airport, as well as leather, cosmetics and local specialty stores. The airport also has dining facilities and a wine and cigarette shop. Smoking is banned throughout the airport, however.
Website: www.baiyunairport.com

Lhasa Gonggar Airport

Airport Code: LXA
Full Airport Name: Lhasa Gonggar Airport
Location: 38.5 miles (62km) south of Lhasa
Phone Number: +86 891 624 6011
Ground Transport: There are shuttle buses available to Lhasa from the airport, which take 40-60 minutes.
Car Rental: There are car rental facilities at Lhasa Airport, operated by Budget, Hertz, Avis, Europcar and Sixt.
Airport Facilities: There are shops, currency exchange, banks, restaurants, car rental services and an information desk located in the terminal.

Beijing International

Airport Code: PEK
Full Airport Name: Beijing Capital International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 17 miles (28km) north of Beijing.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +8.
Phone Number: Tel: +86 (0)10 6454 1100
Terminal Transfer: A shuttle bus service runs between the two terminals.
Ground Transport: Beijing's transport system was revamped for the 2008 Olympic Games. Shuttle buses run regularly to the city center (about 45 minutes), Beijing Railway Station and major hotels. Metered taxis are also available, but it is recommended that passengers have their destination written in Chinese to avoid confusion. Traveling time to the city is about an hour.
Car Rental: Car rental is available at the airport.
Airport Taxis: Taxis from Beijing Capital International Airport are metered and should be about US$12 to most hotels but fees vary. Tips are not expected. The 17 miles (28km) should take about 40 minutes to drive. Avoid taxi drivers that approach customers and instead wait in the taxi line and insist on using the meter.
Airport Facilities: There are several bureau de change, a bank and ATMs, as well as telephones, tourist information, numerous shops and duty free, and a business center with internet access. A food corridor provides a range of eating and drinking options, while an entertainment center offers everything from films to Chinese massage. Facilities for the disabled are good, but passengers should contact their airlines in advance for more information. Smoking is banned throughout the airport.
Car Parking: There is a multi-story car park with ample capacity.
Departure Tax: ¥90 (international flights), ¥50 (domestic).
Website: en.bcia.com.cn

Shanghai Hong Qiao Airport

Airport Code: SHA
Full Airport Name: Shanghai Hong Qiao International Airport
Location: The airport is situated eight miles (13km) southwest of central Shanghai.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +8.
Phone Number: Tel: +86 (0)21 6268 8899.
Ground Transport: Taxis are available outside the airport. Public buses serve the airport linking to People's Square (#925A) and the main railway stations (#941). Departures are every 15 minutes from 6am to around 11pm. The fare is approximately RMB4. The bigger hotels offer shuttle bus services to and from the airport.
Car Rental: Car rental is available. Tel: +86 (0)21 5114 2112 for more information.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available outside the airport but finding the right one can be confusing without assistance. Taxi drivers usually do not speak English so it is best to indicate your destination on a map, or have it written down in Chinese. The meter should be turned on and the charge should not exceed RMB3 per kilometer.
Airport Facilities: There are ATMs and currency exchange facilities, a post office, and duty-free shops. There is a shopping mall just outside the entrance to the airport. There are also a variety of food outlets, bars, an information counter and business center. Smoking is banned throughout the airport.
Departure Tax: ¥90 (international flights), ¥50 (domestic).
Website: www.shairport.com/en/index.jsp

Pudong Airport

Airport Code: PVG
Full Airport Name: Pudong International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 19 miles (30km) from central Shanghai.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +8.
Phone Number: Tel: +86 (0)21 6834 1000.
Ground Transport: The airport is linked to Shanghai's metro with a new magnetic levitation train, the Maglev; the journey takes only eight minutes and costs ¥50. Taxis are available and usually the most convenient way to the city, but they are more expensive. Journeys take an hour to most downtown areas. Public buses are also available, but are only advised for hardened travelers. Many hotels meet their guests at the airport.
Car Rental: There is a self-drive car hire service available during business hours, and Avis and Hertz have desks in Arrivals.
Airport Taxis: Metered taxis are available outside the airport terminal. Do not expect drivers to speak English. Use a map to indicate your destination. Rates are RM3.2 per kilometer; a surcharge is added for journeys between 11pm and 5am.
Airport Facilities: Facilities at the airport include banks, ATMs and currency exchange, a post office, luggage storage, Business Center and an Internet cafe. There are also several restaurants and shops, including duty free. Smoking is banned throughout the airport.
Departure Tax: ¥90 (international flights), ¥50 (domestic).
Website: www.shairport.com

Guangzhou Airport

Airport Code: CAN
Full Airport Name: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 17 miles (28km) from Guangzhou city center.
Phone Number: +86 (020)360 66 315.
Ground Transport: There is an Airport Express bus and local taxis that transport passengers to and from Guangzhou city.
Airport Taxis: There are taxis available at Guangzhou Airport and the fare from the airport to the Guangzhou Railway Station is approximately ¥95, excluding toll fees.
Airport Facilities: There is a post office, bank, play room, smoking room, business center and information desk at the airport, as well as leather, cosmetics and local specialty stores. The airport also has dining facilities and a wine and cigarette shop. Smoking is banned throughout the airport, however.
Website: www.baiyunairport.com

Lhasa Gonggar Airport

Airport Code: LXA
Full Airport Name: Lhasa Gonggar Airport
Location: 38.5 miles (62km) south of Lhasa
Phone Number: +86 891 624 6011
Ground Transport: There are shuttle buses available to Lhasa from the airport, which take 40-60 minutes.
Car Rental: There are car rental facilities at Lhasa Airport, operated by Budget, Hertz, Avis, Europcar and Sixt.
Airport Facilities: There are shops, currency exchange, banks, restaurants, car rental services and an information desk located in the terminal.