Beijing Capital or Peking International Airport is the gateway into the second largest city and the capital of China. This city is famous from various aspects including political, cultural, social, and architectural. It is the heart of China, where a combination of modern and ancient China best observed. Beijing Peking International Airport, located in the northeastern part of this city is also has a long history. Officially it is known as Beijing Capital International Airport, but its IATA code proudly pronounces its glory. The IATA for this airport is PEK which is the short version of Peking. This is not only the biggest airport in Asia, but also the second busiest in the world. In the airport there are lots of travel agencies, car hire services, hotel booking, shops, and restaurants for the comforts of passengers.
The busiest airport in Asia
Every year, millions of people pass through this airport to various destinations in Beijing, including the political leaders from different countries. As a result, from this airport, passengers can arrange domestic travel to everywhere in China. Car hire, public transport, domestic air flights, and metro rails are also available.
Enjoy the cultural center of Asia
In our world, very few places have the long history of cultural and political dominance. And Beijing is one of them along with cities like London, Moscow, Delhi and Paris. During Mao Tse Tung, Beijing was the center of many political incidents. And everyone still remembers the history of the Tiananmen Square. The Forbidden City and the summer palace are just a few hours’ drive from the Beijing Peking International Airport. Tourists can use any of the car hire services available at the airport to go there. Recently (1998) the summer palace has made into the list of UNESCO world heritage sites. The Forbidden City is the cultural signature of the Ming Dynasty. On the other hand, the summer palace preserves the cultural heritage of the Qing Dynasty. The gardens of the summer palace were studied by notable authors because of their significance.
An unforgettable experience
Another important place to visit is the Great Wall of China which is just across the north Beijing. It is within a comfortable distance from the Beijing Peking International Airport too. On the way to the historical places, tourists can also enjoy the scenic view of this great city. During the 2008 summer Olympics, Beijing has undergone many changes in an attempt to modernize the city. So there are attractive buildings, restaurants, monuments, and sculptures everywhere. Hiring a car is therefore the best way to drive through the busy roads of Beijing and enjoy all these lovely places.
