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  • Beijing airport's new terminal inaugurated

    Beijing airport's new terminal inaugurated  The terminal is equipped with a set of art works modeled after ancient China's astronomical observation device -- armillary sphere.

    (BEIJING, January 13) -- The third terminal of Beijing's Capital International Airport was inaugurated recently, after four years of construction.

    With a construction area of one million sq m, it will be put into operation soon.

    On February 29 and March 26, the modern facility will conduct two test runs.

    The terminal has three functional areas -- Areas C, D, and E. International boarding procedures, domestic departures and all luggage claims are handled in Area C. Area D is to temporarily be used for the arrivals and departures of the Olympic and Paralympic charter flights. Area E caters to international arrivals and departures.

    Recently, the terminal was unveiled to the press.

    Beijing airport's new terminal inaugurated  Policemen patrol at the hall of the terminal in a rehearsal drive   Beijing airport's new terminal inaugurated  A Suzhou-styled miniature garden is installed in the waiting hall of the terminal.    Beijing airport's new terminal inaugurated  The boarding facility and duty-counter are ready for operation. Beijing airport's new terminal inaugurated  A view of the terminal from one end    Beijing airport's new terminal inaugurated  Workers are cleaning the window in preparation for the test runs.    Beijing airport's new terminal inaugurated  Two-kilometer-long bus tracks and passenger lifts in the airport    Beijing airport's new terminal inaugurated  A fountain within the airport hall    Beijing airport's new terminal inaugurated  Entry of the airport 
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