Beijing Daxing International Airport

Beijing, China

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China's starfish-shaped mega-hub redefining modern aviation.

Opened

2019

Location

Beijing, China

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX/ZBAD) is a massive international gateway located in the Daxing district of Beijing, straddling the border of Beijing and Hebei province. Designed by the late architect Zaha Hadid and opened in September 2019, the airport was built to relieve capacity pressure from the existing Beijing Capital International Airport. The terminal building is renowned for its distinctive starfish-shaped design and is one of the largest single-structure airport terminals in the world, covering approximately 700,000 square meters. It was constructed in roughly four years and is capable of handling 72 million passengers per year at full capacity. Daxing serves as a hub for China Southern Airlines and Beijing Capital Airlines, among other carriers. It is equipped with advanced baggage handling, facial recognition technology, and seamless connectivity to central Beijing via high-speed rail.

Terminals

The airport features one massive integrated terminal building with a starfish-shaped layout containing multiple concourses connected to a central hub.

Getting to & from

Daxing is connected to central Beijing and the broader region via the Daxing Airport Express high-speed rail line and intercity rail, with journey times to central Beijing of approximately 20 minutes.

Airlines here

China Southern Airlines and Beijing Capital Airlines are the primary hub carriers, with additional domestic and international services operated by other Chinese and foreign airlines.

Notable facts

›Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the terminal is one of the world's largest single-building airport terminals at roughly 700,000 square meters.
›The airport was officially opened on September 25, 2019, by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
›It has a designed ultimate capacity of 100 million passengers per year across multiple phases of development.
›The site straddles the administrative boundary between Beijing and Hebei province.
›The terminal features extensive use of facial recognition and automated self-service technology throughout the passenger journey.

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City & Place Guide

Ancient imperial grandeur meets modern China in one vast capital.

Beijing is China's political and cultural heart, a metropolis of over 21 million people where millennia of imperial history coexist with gleaming skyscrapers and cutting-edge innovation. The city served as the capital of the Ming and Qing dynasties, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy of palaces, temples, and hutong alleyways that draw millions of visitors each year.

Beyond its historic monuments, Beijing offers world-class museums, a vibrant arts scene centered around the 798 Art District, and a street food culture that rivals any city in Asia. Visitors will find the city endlessly layered — a place where morning tai chi in a courtyard park gives way to rush-hour crowds on a futuristic metro system.

•Great Wall at Mutianyu — a restored, less-crowded section with stunning mountain scenery.
•Forbidden City — the vast imperial palace complex at the center of the city.
•Temple of Heaven — magnificent Ming-dynasty altar where emperors once prayed for harvests.
•Summer Palace — a serene royal retreat of gardens, pavilions, and Kunming Lake.
•Tiananmen Square — iconic, massive public square flanked by monumental state buildings.
•798 Art District — converted factory complex housing galleries and cutting-edge contemporary art.

Getting around: Beijing's extensive subway system covers the city with 27 lines and is the easiest, cheapest way to reach major attractions. Buses are plentiful but require a transit card and some Chinese reading ability. Taxis are metered and affordable; always ask for the meter to be used. Didi, China's dominant rideshare app, works reliably and supports in-app translation, making it the most convenient option for non-Chinese speakers.

Best time: Late April through early June and September through October offer mild temperatures, lower humidity, and clearer skies, making them the most pleasant seasons to visit.

Local food: Do not miss Peking duck at a traditional roastery, jianbing street crepes, zhajiang noodles, lamb hotpot, and snacks along the historic Wangfujing Snack Street.

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