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Beijing First Day Guide
Landing at PEK or PKX? How to get to your hotel, what to wear, and where to eat your first meal in Beijing.
When to read
After choosing Beijing as the arrival city.
What it covers
Rules and services change. For anything important — entry, transport, payment, hotels, telecom — double-check with official sources before you travel.
Arrival point choicesBeijing has two airports (PEK Capital and PKX Daxing) plus several train stations. They're far apart. Know which one you're arriving at and how far it is from your hotel.SourcesBeijing Capital AirportBeijing Daxing AirportChina Railway 12306Read detailsAirport to hotelPick your route before you land and have a backup. Beijing traffic can be brutal, and the metro closes around 22:30–23:00.SourcesBeijing Capital AirportBeijing Daxing AirportState CouncilRead detailsWeather and clothingBeijing weather is extreme. -10°C in January, 38°C in July, sandstorms in spring, and bone-dry winters. Check the forecast and pack accordingly.SourcesChina Meteorological AdministrationRead detailsFirst evening planYour Beijing first evening should be dead simple: check in, eat something nearby, charge everything, figure out tomorrow. That's it.SourcesState CouncilNational Immigration AdministrationRead details