Beijing, China travel guide
The Beijing Capital International Airport is a very large but well organized. It has three Terminals, one of which is larger than all five of London Heathrow's terminals together. It was recently expanded for the 2008 Olympics, and now its three terminals are accommodating and efficient.
The airport is just 26 km from the city centre, to the northeast of the central districts. It is advisable to arrange for a car hire at Beijing Airport as opposed to a taxi, as there are reports of various common taxi scams for travelers.
During your stay in the capital of the most populous country in the world (the People's Republic of China), you can choose from a variety of activities and sights. Beijing is the political, educational and cultural centre of the country and is home to many of its most treasured historical sites and cultural institutions.
A well designed city for visitors to navigate, Beijing has concentric "ring roads" that go around the metropolis. Enjoy your time exploring Beijing with a Beijing Airport car hire.
- Local time in Beijing, China:
- GMT+8
- Population of Beijing, China:
- 22,000,000
Tourist attractions at Beijing, China
Cycling Through the City
Although China is no longer a nation of bicycles with more and more private car owners every day, Beijing is still the perfect city to tour around by bicycle. The city is almost totally flat and travel by bicycle is often faster and more efficient than by car, taxi, or bus in the congested downtown area. You can rent a bike from many major hotels.
Tiananmen Square
The most prominent and popular tourist attraction in Beijing, don't miss the world's largest public square during your stay. The square adorned by grand buildings, including the Great Hall of the People, the Museum of Chinese History, the Museum of the Chinese Revolution, and a few more. Get to the square from your hotel destination by Beijing rental car.
The Forbidden City
Visit the Dongcheng District to see the most important palace in Beijing. The Forbidden City was home to the Imperial Court of China during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. This is one of the only sights of its kind which were left untouched during the Cultural Revolution thanks to the timely intervention and protection of Zhou Enlai's troops who guarded the palace from the Red Guards.
Hutongs
Explore Beijing's Ancient alleyways - the best way to find traditional Beijing architecture. Unique and simply amazing to admire, some of the buildings date back to the 1200's. You can find Hutongs to explore by rental car in Beijing within the 2nd Ring road. The most popular ones are near Qianmen and Houhai.
Recommended daytrips from Beijing, China
The Great Wall of China
Only about an hour drive away, the Great Wall of China makes for a fantastic and memorable daytrip from Beijing. Choose the Mutianyu section over the Badaling section as it has also been restored but is far less crowded.
Shijiazhuang
About three hours away from Beijing by cheap rental car, Shijiazhuang is a young city featuring the Hebei Provencal Museum, Pilu Monastery, and the Martyrs Memorial. The Heibei Provencal Museum houses the tomb of King of Zhongshan from the 4th century BCE.
Zhengzhou
Conveniently located in the center of the country, Zhengzhou is a major transportation hub and a great place to start your journey exploring Chinese cultural sites, such as Kaifeng, Louyang, and Shaolin Temple.
Local conditions for Beijing, China
Thu, 24 May 2012 21:50:00 +0800
Thursday at 21:00 HKT:
clear sky. 25°C (77°F)
Temperature: 25°C (77°F), Wind Direction: S, Wind Speed: 2mph, Relative Humidity: 13%, Pressure: 1009mb, rising, Visibility: VG
Weather forecast for Beijing, China
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Friday
Sunny intervals, Max Temp: 27°C (81°F), Min Temp: 15°C (59°F)
Max Temp: 27°C (81°F), Min Temp: 15°C (59°F), Wind Direction: E, Wind Speed: 3mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1011mb, Humidity: 31%, Sunrise: 04:51HKT, Sunset: 19:31HKT
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Saturday
Sunny, Max Temp: 33°C (91°F), Min Temp: 18°C (64°F)
Max Temp: 33°C (91°F), Min Temp: 18°C (64°F), Wind Direction: S, Wind Speed: 4mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1007mb, Humidity: 40%, Sunrise: 04:50HKT, Sunset: 19:32HKT
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Sunday
Sunny, Max Temp: 36°C (97°F), Min Temp: 19°C (66°F)
Max Temp: 36°C (97°F), Min Temp: 19°C (66°F), Wind Direction: SSE, Wind Speed: 5mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1007mb, Humidity: 32%, Sunrise: 04:50HKT, Sunset: 19:33HKT
Airport Information
- Airport name:
- Beijing Capital International Airport
- Airport code:
- PEK
- Phone number:
- (010) 6454 1100
- Map:
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- Distance from airport to Beijing:
- Beijing city || 16 Miles / 25 km / 50 minutes by rental car from Downtown Beijing
- Car Rental office location:
For car rental in Beijing Airport find counters for main car rental companies conveniently located in whithin the airport terminal, at your arrival to Beijing Airport, in China. Avis China offers car rental services in Bejing Airport.
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Airlines providing airport services to Beijing, China
- Aeroflot
- Aerosvit Airlines
- Air Algerie
- Air Astana
- Air Canada
- Air China
- Air France
- Air Koryo
- Air Macau
- Air New Zealand
- Air Zimbabwe
- All Nippon Airways
- American Airlines
- Asiana Airlines
- Austrian
- Beijing Capital Airlines
- British Airways
- Cathay Pacific
- Cebu Pacific
- China Airlines
- China Eastern Airlines
- China Southern
- Chongqing Airlines
- Continental
- Delta
- Dragonair
- Egyptair
- El AL Israel
- EMIRATES
- Ethiopian Airlines
- Etihad Airways
- Eva Air
- Finnair
- Garuda Indonesia
- Grand China Air
- Hainan Airlines
- Hong Kong Airlines
- Iran Air
- Japan Airlines
- KLM
- Korean Air
- Lufthansa
- Malaysia Airlines
- MIAT Mongolian Airlines
- Philippine Airlines
- PIA Pakistan International
- Qatar Airways
- ROSSIYA AIRLINES
- S7
- Scandinavian Airlines
- Shandong Airlines
- Shanghai Airlines
- Shenzhen Airlines
- Sichuan Airlines
- Singapore Airlines
- Sri Lankan Airlines
- TAAG Angola Airlines
- Thai Airways
- Tianjin Airlines
- Transaero
- Turkish Airlines
- Turkmenistan Airlines
- United Airlines
- Ural Airlines
- Uzbekistan Airways
- Vietnam Airlines
- Vladivostok Air
- Xiamen Airlines
