New airport in Beijing expected to open in late September

"The new airport will help the capital to serve international travelers better when it opens," he said. "Given the strong regional transportation network between Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei, one can reach Beijing's downtown center, Beijing's (governmental) sub center in Tongzhou district and Xiongan New Area within half an hour and go to nearby cities including Tianjin, Shijiazhuang, Tangshan and Baoding within an hour after arriving at the airport."

"The airport will provide transportation convenience for the integrated development of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei province," he said.