Beijing Capital Airport

Beijing Capital Airport is the largest of China's airports and is about 25 kms (16 miles) northeast of the city centre. About 755 flights arrived and departed daily in 2003.

Changing money is easy at the Bank of China counter near the Arrival Hall Exit upon arrival. When leaving, a departure tax is levied for international (90 yuan) and domestic flights (50 yuan).

Tips for Capital Airport

1. Use automatic money-changing machines in baggage collection hall for quick and convenient foreign exchange - they accept most foreign notes and give fast access to RMB upon arrival. The rate of exchange is set across all of Beijing, no risk of being "ripped off".
2. Never accept a ride into the city from a tout: it will be troublesome and expensive. Always take a taxi from the rank for a trouble-free transfer to your hotel or office.
3. Visit the Tourist Information Kiosk on the main arrivals floor - you can pick up the latest copy of Business Beijing and Beijing This Month, - and get a wide range of helpful information from the English-speaking staff.
4. At departures, young men in bright yellow-and-pink vests may follow you. These are not touts but airport valet workers who provide good value for money. For 10 RMB, the valet will load your bags onto a trolley, guide you first to the departure tax window, then through customs and finally accompany you and your luggage to the correct check-in counter, where he will leave you ready to check-in. For business travelers, this is possibly the best value 'shi kuai (10 yuan)' in Beijing!

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Customer Complaints:

(010) 6457-1666

Air China Inquiry:

(010) 6459-9567

Lost and Found:

(010) 6456-4119, 6459-8333

Medical Service:

(010) 6459-1919

Website:

www.bcia.com.cn