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).
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.
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.
Changsha to Yichang Trains - Schedules, Fares, Stations 2026
Beijing to Datong Train 2026 - Timetable, Tickets, and Travel Guide
Beijing to Yiwu City Trains From US8953 - Tickets, Timetables, and Booking Guide
Beijing to Suzhou High-Speed Train Schedule, Tickets & Prices
Flights from Chengdu TFU - Cheap Tickets, Schedules, and Destinations
Beijing to Shenzhen Flights - Cheap Tickets, Timetables, and Booking Tips
Beijing to Badaling High-Speed Train - Fast Access to the Great Wall
