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Things to Do in Beijing: A First-Timer's Guide from Daxing Airport (2026)

Beijing rewards a day or a week. The Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace are the must-sees, while the hutongs, Tiananmen Square and the 798 art district are free. Here is what to do, what costs nothing, and how to reach the city from Daxing Airport (PKX).

Beijing Daxing to Xiong'an: Reaching China's City of the Future (R1 Express Guide)

Xiong'an, China's state-built city of the future, is 20 rail minutes from Beijing Daxing, and the R1 express opening in late 2026 makes it a same-day business trip: routes, trains, hotels and paperwork.

M Visa or Visa-Free? Choosing the Right Entry for a China Business Trip

Many business travelers to China in 2026 need no visa at all: the 38-country 30-day exemption covers meetings and contract signings, the 240-hour transit covers US passports, and the M visa is for the rest.

Can You Leave Beijing Daxing Airport During a Layover?

Most travelers can leave PKX visa-free: under 24 hours almost everyone, up to 10 days for 55 nationalities. The immigration queue math, the 19-minute express, and how many hours a Beijing dash really needs.

eSIM for China: How It Works, Best Plans, and Why You Skip the VPN

A travel eSIM gets you online in China from the arrivals hall and usually bypasses the Great Firewall via roaming: plans from $12 for 10GB, what works without a VPN, and the install-before-you-fly rule.

What You Can't Bring on a Flight from China: Prohibited and Restricted Items at Beijing Daxing (PKX)

What you can't bring on a flight from China at Beijing Daxing (PKX): the CCC power-bank rule, the domestic carry-on liquids ban, banned lighters, prohibited and restricted items, with a quick FAQ.

Where to Sleep at Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX): Rest Areas, Sleeping Pods and the Aerotel Hotel

Where to sleep on a layover at Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX): free rest areas and recliners, NapHubs sleeping pods, and the 24-hour Aerotel transit hotel inside the terminal, with prices and the airside vs landside catch.

Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) WiFi & Internet: How to Connect and Reach Google, WhatsApp & Maps

How to connect to free WiFi at Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) with your passport, and how to reach Google, WhatsApp and Maps past China's firewall using a travel eSIM, roaming or a VPN.

Changsha to Yichang Trains - Schedules, Fares, Stations 2026

Beijing to Datong Train 2026 - Timetable, Tickets, and Travel Guide

Beijing Capital Airlines - Flights, Routes, and Booking Tips

How to Get from Beijing to Zhengzhou by Flight or Train