Beijing Travel Editor
Grace writes about Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and the practical side of travelling in China — payments, connectivity, transport and visa-free transit.
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).
WeChat Pay for Foreigners in China: Setup, Fees and Limits (2026)
Yes — foreigners can link a Visa or Mastercard to WeChat Pay in about ten minutes, with no Chinese bank account. Payments under ¥200 are fee-free; ¥200 and over carry a 3% card fee. Here is the setup, the 2026 fees and limits, and when to use it instead of Alipay.
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.
Sourcing via Beijing Daxing: Baigou Bag City, Bazhou Furniture and the Hebei Clusters Next Door
Baigou, China's bag capital with 7,000+ shops, sits an hour from Beijing Daxing, closer than downtown: the Hebei sourcing clusters, how to reach them, market rules, and the visa-free 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.
Fapiao for Business Travelers: How China's Tax Receipts Work and How to Get One
A fapiao is China's official tax invoice and the only expense document that counts there: how to ask for one in a taxi, hotel or restaurant, what "title" to give, and the timing rules that save your reimbursement.
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.
Alipay for Foreigners: Setup, Fees, Limits, and What It Pays For
Foreigners can link Visa or Mastercard to Alipay and pay by QR across China: the five-step setup, the 200 RMB fee rule, real transaction limits, and what the app unlocks from metro to DiDi.
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.
Luggage Storage at Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX): Locations, Hours, and Transit Tips
PKX has two staffed left-luggage counters, one open 24 hours: locations on Level 2 and Level 4, storage from 1 to 90 days, payment, and visa-free transit tips.
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.
Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) Phone Numbers and Contacts: Hotline, Lost & Found and Services
Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) contact numbers and services: the 24-hour hotline 010-96158, lost and found on Level 2, baggage, medical, accessibility, baby care and currency exchange, with a quick FAQ.