Wi-Fi connections in China’s airports
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 Augustine Ler, Sr. Manager Supplier Relations
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Our partnership with China Telecom has given iPass customers easy, internet connections in key airports in China. For those of you traveling for business or for leisure or to visit for the Chinese New Year, you can connect quickly and safely to check email, collaborate with colleagues or get caught up on news. You will most likely be going through one of these airports.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport VIP Area
Thirty kilometers from City Centre, this airport is the busiest for international travelers. It is open 24 hours, one of only a few Chinese airports to be so. Also, a station for the Shanghai Maglev Train is sited between the passenger terminals, providing the world’s first commercial high-speed maglev service to downtown Pudong in 7 minutes and 20 seconds. Shanghai is known as the gateway to the Yangzte, so if you are thinking of a river cruise you would end or start here.
Shenzhen Baoan International Airport
This airport also has ferry routes to Hong Kong International Airport, where passengers can transit without going through immigration and custom checks, akin to transit between two flights.
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Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Lounge
This new, greatly expanded airport, is now open 24 hours allowing China Southern Airlines to fully utilize intercontinental routes by flying overnight. Guǎngzhōu, also known as Canton, is where you’ll try Cantonese cuisine cooked at its very best. The city boasts the largest number of restaurants per capita in China.
Beijing International Airport
This airport has rapidly become one of the busiest in the world, becoming the busiest in Asia in 2009. The Condé Nast Traveler magazine named the Beijing Capital International as the World’s Best Airport in 2009, based on its multi-criteria satisfaction survey, including factors such as cleanliness, speed of security/immigration clearance, clarity of signs, luggage handling, etc. Beijing is recognized as the political, educational, and cultural center of the People’s Republic of China, with pockets of historical charm amidst the bustle of a vast metropolis.
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Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
The busiest in central China, this airport continues to expand, with plans to add a second runway. This airport can also get you to Yangtze River Cruises & Three Gorges tours in China.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
The busiest airport in western China, this airport serves the tourist region of Sichuan. It has 20 direct international desitinations, including to Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Karachi, Frankfurt and Amsterdam. Sìchuān means ‘Four Rivers’ and these ‘four’ are the mightiest of the 1300-plus rivers in the province. Sìchuān is also surrounded to the north, west, and south by sublime mountain ranges both majestic and foreboding.
Xi’an International Airport
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The largest airport in the northwest, this airport is growing quickly by expanding a terminal and adding another runway. Xi’an is the eastern terminus of the Silk Road and home to the Terracotta Army. Xi’an is home to many historical monuments and ancient ruins including the surrounding, well-preserved City wall of Xi’an which was re-constructed in the 14th century during the early Ming Dynasty and was based on the inner imperial palace of the Tang Dynasty.
Nanjing Lukou Airport, F2-F5
Nanjing served as the capital of China during several historical periods and is recognised as one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China. Sights include the Confucius Temple and the Ruins of the Ming Dynasty Imperial Palace.
Sanya Fenghuang International Airport Hainan Province
Sanya, on Hainan Island, is called “China’s Hawaii”, with long stretches of beach, water sports such as snorkeling and jet-skiing, rainforest hiking, and innumerable hotels ranging from zero to five stars.
Changchun Longjia International Airport
Changchun is one of the major cities in Northeast China and is the largest center for China’s automotive industry. Changchun has long, cold winters with the temperature dropping as low as -30°C. You can visit Puppet Imperial Palace, the home of Pu Yi, the last emperor of China and puppet emperor of Manchukuo, giving you a look at historical Manchukuo. Nearby Jingyuetan National Forest Park is the largest man-made forest park in Asia, and a great place for skiing in the winter.
Fuzhou Changle International Airport
This is one of the airports that has flights between mainland China and Taiwan. Fuzhou is an old port city visited by Marco Polo. Many banyan treess were planted during the Song Dynasty (960-1279), and now provide shade for the entire city. The city provides travelers with mild sub-tropical marine climate as well as hot springs and seafood.
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport F2-3 Departure
Xiamen and its surrounding countryside provides spectacular scenery and pleasant tree-lined beaches. The Buddhist Nanputuo Temple, dating back to the Tang Dynasty, is a national treasure. Gulangyu, also known as Piano Island, is a popular, peaceful weekend getaway with amazing views of the city and features many Victorian-era style European edifices.
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