I have been in Beijing in April 2008 on a business trip. I spent over a year working in Beijing in 1995/1996. This was my first visit to Beijing after that and I was excited and apprehensive at the same time.
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Advantages: spacious, well organized, hospitality Disadvantages: far away
I have been in Beijing in April 2008 on a business trip. I spent over a year working in Beijing in 1995/1996. This was my first visit to Beijing after that and I was excited and apprehensive at the same time.
During my first stay I have been at the Beijing airport very often - waiting for friends or colleagues or travelling myself. The picture which was stuck in my head was of the sea of taxi cars, yellow and red taxis, perfectly lined ... ...of the airport. I never saw so many cars in one place.
On my come back, as I was putting the first shaky step on the Chinese ground after the long trip, the very first thing I saw was my name written on the panel which was in the hands of a beautiful Chinese girl. After the first shock I noticed that there are few more girls with passengers' names standing in the queue behind her. I knew that taxi is booked from the hotel I was staying ... more
I have been in Beijing in April 2008 on a business trip. I spent over a year working in Beijing in 1995/1996. This was my first visit to Beijing after that and I was excited and apprehensive at the same time.
During my first stay I have been at the Beijing airport very often - waiting for friends or colleagues or travelling myself. The picture which was stuck in my head was of the sea of taxi cars, yellow and red taxis, perfectly lined in a huge queue covering vast parking space in front of the airport. I never saw so many cars in one place.
On my come back, as I was putting the first shaky step on the Chinese ground after the long trip, the very first thing I saw was my name written on the panel which was in the hands of a beautiful Chinese girl. After the first shock I noticed that there are few more girls with passengers' names standing in the queue behind her. I knew that taxi is booked from the hotel I was staying at but didn't expect anyone to wait for me in the airport finger. She explained that she is airport hostess and she will help me to get to the taxi driver who waits outside of the building. She insisted on helping me with the luggage and it was difficult to say no to such a nice lady.
As we made our way through new Terminal 3 everything looked so new that you would be reluctant to touch it not to spoil perfect harmony and freshness. Loads of people were cleaning, adjusting new equipment, helping people... This is all in preparation for Olympic Games 2008. Another striking thing, apart from pristine condition of all the things around me, was scale of the whole building and the space around you. The new Terminal 3 is the size of 235 football pitches and is bigger than any other airport not even adding existing two terminals. It is larger than London Heathrow four terminals added together... Everything is signed visibly and we had no problem finding our way around. Terminals are connected with the fast automatic trains.
The designer of the building intention was for building to resemble a dragon (looked more like an oyster to me). Interior design was based on Forbidden City cascades and open space. The designer was Lord Norman Foster (famous for his work on Wembley stadium, 'Gherkin' building London, Hong Kong airport...), and it has been constructed under the supervision of Arup, the British architectural engineers. It was built in 3 years.
As we travelled from the airport I noticed many areas around the airport covered by newly planted trees. Although every tree looked natural as it should be the whole project looked to me like a last minute artificial attempt to freshen up the Olympic air. I was expecting to see people gluing fresh leaves on the branches...
All in all, I was impressed with the modern design, grand scale (as usual in China) and hospitality. (BTW they are planning to start building a new terminal in 2010 and finish in 2015 and I plan to go there more often if possible). ...and now for something completely different...
Advantages: clean, lots of space, convenient, easy, quick Disadvantages: airport tax for some
The Beijing airport is probably just as good as many new airports in developed countries. I have lived in Beijing for three and a half years and this new airport is a great improvement to the old one.
This airport has a very big feel to it. The ceilings are very high making it feel less crowded than it may be and its extremely clean. The light colours are probably what make it look so clean. There are escalators for those who can't be bothered with ... ...for those who are to lazy or tired to walk. It is a very convenient airport as there are lots of signs around to help direct you in the right direction. What is so great about it being so spacey is that on arrival or when departing you don't have to creep through narrow halls packed with people that you bump into or who bump into you, thus you can move at your own pace without really noticing or bothering with anyone else’s preferences.
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ozcr 19.08.2001
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Beijing Airport, China (NAY)
Advantages: quick administration procces Disadvantages: for asian people, u can get any smile face staff here
Beijing international airport in a new upgraded international airport, crowded with many people everyday. It's far from beijng city, especially me, collage student which live in Beijing north, take 1 hour, getting there using taxi, and must pay it for 100 renminbi. I's architecture very modern looking, Customs and immigration are extremely easy to get through, especially if you have diplomatic passport,this airport would be very very friendly. Environment ... ...automatic water flush . administration proses is good enough, and very quick.
Staff here work very quick, but less smile. I don't like this, but as long as she didn't shout me, well... it's still oke.It would be better if you were western people, they will appreciate you more. ...
yunitawong 04.02.2009
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Beijing Airport, China (NAY)
Advantages: a refreshing change Disadvantages: none that I have found
...with Beijing airport? well not a lot perhaps but China has just replaced its old airport for a brand new variety. Big, airy, and oh so clean. China has a thing about cleanliness in public places and this airport is no exception. Almost worth a visit on its own. ...
REG 15.12.2000 (06.12.2000)
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Beijing Airport, China (NAY)
Advantages: clean Disadvantages: airport fee, too many check points
...most important thing about using Beijing airport is that you need some loose change. The aiport tax is around 10 pounds. If you don't have it then you're a bit stuck also it is checked twice. There are so many hurdles you have to go across and on every check point the queues are fairly long. It is a good idea to arrive early for your flight because there are also a few forms to fill in. Once you have on past all the check points you will find that ...
chaochao 17.01.2001
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Beijing Airport, China (NAY)
