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Name: Beijing International
Location: The airport is situated 17 miles (28km) north of Beijing.
Time: Local time is GMT +8.
Contacts: Tel: +86 (0)10 6454 1100
Transfer 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.
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.

Name: Shanghai Hong Qiao Airport
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 City: Taxis are available outside the airport. Public buses serve the airport linking to People's Square (#925A) and the main railway stations (#941). Departures are every 15 minutes from 6am to around 11pm. The fare is approximately RMB4. The bigger hotels offer shuttle bus services to and from the airport.
Car rental: Car rental is available. Tel: +86 (0)21 5114 2112 for more information.
Airport 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.

Name: Pudong Airport
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 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.
Airport 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.

. Cities & Regions: Beijing | Shanghai | Xi'an | Tibet

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