Close-up shots of the Steel Phoenix architecture

Checking in at Daxing Airport, everyone online says you need to arrive 3-4 hours early? After testing it myself today, I can tell you it’s totally unnecessary!😉

📌 Actual timeline:
🕕 Arrived at the airport at 6:30
🛄 Checked in luggage: 15 minutes (with quite a bit of luggage)
🛂 Security check: 5 minutes
🛃 Customs experience: passed instantly! The automatic face recognition is so advanced!
🚶 Walked to the boarding gate: 5 minutes
🍰 Lounge time: still had time to leisurely enjoy breakfast
🛫 Smooth boarding at 9:40

💡 Tips:
If you want to avoid queues, it’s best to arrive around 6:30
Closer boarding gates save more time
The shopping area after security is great for browsing!

🦅 Architectural highlights:
Uses as much steel as half of the Bird’s Nest!
The "Steel Phoenix" design amazes the world
The terminal design has won multiple international awards

📍 Address: Beijing Daxing International Airport (East side of Yongding Canal, Guangyang District, Langfang City)
⌚️ Hours: Open 24 hours

Post by EZRA CHAVEZ | Sep 28, 2025