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EZRA CHAVEZUnited States

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
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