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Practical guide

Beijing Capital Airport: first-arrival essentials

Know where Beijing’s published inbound-traveler service counter is, without treating services as guaranteed.

Beijing’s municipal tourism report says Capital Airport has a Beijing Service counter near Exit B in Terminal 3’s international-arrivals area. It reports services including foreign-card cash withdrawals, currency exchange, SIM-card purchase and travel bookings, alongside multilingual signage. Confirm the current desk location, eligibility and service availability after arrival.

A clear next step

  1. If you arrive internationally at Terminal 3, look for the Beijing Service counter near Exit B.
  2. Ask the counter or airport staff about the service you need rather than assuming every service is available.
  3. Confirm your onward transport and payment setup using live airport information.

Source checked 2026-08-29Official source

Questions

What to keep in mind.

Can I rely on this page for a guaranteed SIM, exchange or withdrawal service?

No. The municipal report describes the counter’s services, but location, eligibility and availability should be confirmed at the airport.