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Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

Location: The airport is situated 17 miles (28km) north of Beijing.
Time: Local time is GMT +8.
Contacts: Tel: +86 (0)10 6457 1666.
Transfer between terminals: A shuttle bus service runs between the two terminals.
Transfer to the city: Beijing's transport system was revamped for the 2008 Olympic Games. Shuttle buses run regularly to the city centre (about 45 minutes), Beijing Railway Station and major hotels. Metered taxis are also available, but it is recommended that passengers have their destination written in Chinese to avoid confusion. Travelling time to the city is about an hour.
Car rental: Car rental is available at the airport.
Facilities: There are several bureaux de change, a bank and ATMs, as well as telephones, tourist information, numerous shops and duty free, and a business centre with Internet access. A food corridor provides a range of eating and drinking options, while an entertainment centre offers everything from films to Chinese massage. Facilities for the disabled are good, but passengers should contact their airlines in advance for more information.
Parking: There is a multi-storey car park with ample capacity.
Departure Tax: ¥90 (international flights), ¥50 (domestic).
Website: www.bcia.com.cn

Shanghai Hong Qiao International Airport (SHA)

Location: The airport is situated eight miles (13km) southwest of central Shanghai.
Time: Local time is GMT +8.
Contacts: Tel: +86 (0)21 6268 8899.
Transfer to the city: Taxis are available outside the airport but finding the right one can be confusing without assistance. Taxi drivers usually do not speak English so it is best to indicate your destination on a map, or have it written down in Chinese. Public buses serve the airport linking to People's Square and the main railway stations. The bigger hotels offer shuttle bus services to and from the airport.
Car rental: Car rental is available.
Facilities: There are ATMs and currency exchange facilities, a post office, and duty-free shops. There is a shopping mall just outside the entrance to the airport. There are also a variety of food outlets, bars, an information counter and business centre.
Departure Tax: ¥90 (international flights), ¥50 (domestic).
Website: www.shairport.com

Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Location: The airport is situated 19 miles (30km) from central Shanghai.
Time: Local time is GMT +8.
Contacts: Tel: +86 (0)21 6834 1000.
Transfer to the city: The airport is linked to Shanghai's metro with a new magnetic levitation train, the Maglev; the journey takes only eight minutes and costs ¥50. Taxis are available and usually the most convenient way to the city, but they are more expensive. Journeys take an hour to most downtown areas. Public buses are also available, but are only advised for hardened travellers. Many hotels meet their guests at the airport.
Car rental: There is a self-drive car hire service available during business hours, and Avis and Hertz have desks in Arrivals.
Facilities: Facilities at the airport include banks, ATMs and currency exchange, a post office, luggage storage, Business Centre and an Internet cafe. There are also several restaurants and shops, including duty free.
Departure Tax: ¥90 (international flights), ¥50 (domestic).
Website: www.shairport.com

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