Transport

Airports, train stations and transport hubs in China.

Airports

PEK, Beijing Capital International Airport · 北京首都国际机场 · Beijing Shoudu Guoji Jichang

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) generates sharply mixed reactions, with many international travelers reporting confusing transit procedures, limited English-speaking staff, and rigid security that often feels excessive or intimidating. Long queues, unclear signage between terminals, and inconsistent information during transfers—especially for visa-free or short layovers—are recurring complaints. Facilities in certain terminals feel outdated, with issues like broken chargers, poor cleanliness, scarce food options, and extremely cold temperatures during winter layovers. Wi-Fi is notoriously unreliable, smoking rooms do not exist, and transit hotels are either unavailable or prohibitively expensive. At the same time, some domestic travellers and frequent users praise its size, cleanliness, clear navigation, and fast processing when flows are low. Overall, PEK can function smoothly for straightforward domestic departures, but international transit passengers often face a stressful, poorly supported experience.

Beijing

PVG Airport · 上海浦东国际机场 · Shanghai Pudong Guoji Jichang

Shanghai Pudong International Airport, the main global gateway.

Shanghai

Train stations and transport hubs by region

Every region links to its own list of stations, bus terminals and other hubs.