Airport lounge
★3.7(6 reviews)CIH · Main Teminal
CIH's airside lounge — Star Alliance Gold and business class, after security.
The Airport Lounge is the airside lounge at Changzhi Wangcun Airport, a small regional airport in Shanxi, China. It sits on the departure floor, past the security checkpoint, so you reach it once you've cleared security and are closer to the gates. Access is reserved for Star Alliance Gold status holders and passengers flying in business class — there's no paid day pass or membership route here, so entry follows your ticket and frequent-flyer tier. Inside, it's a compact and quiet space in keeping with a regional airport: a calm spot to settle before boarding rather than a large lounge with an extensive buffet, with complimentary soft drinks to see you through the wait. If you don't hold eligible status, the landside VIP Lounge is the pay-per-visit alternative at CIH.
Crowding · comfortable
A quiet place to wait before boarding, but not set up as a work lounge — there's no Wi-Fi or power listed at the seats, so it's better for relaxing than for getting work done.
Refreshments are kept simple, as you'd expect at a small regional lounge: complimentary soft drinks for a short pre-boarding wait. There's no hot or cold buffet listed, so it's best to eat before you arrive if you want a full meal.
The Airport Lounge is airside on the departure floor of the Main Terminal. After clearing security, follow the lounge signage on the departure level near the gates.
- 01Check in and clear security at the Main Terminal
- 02Continue to the airside departure floor
- 03Follow signs towards the departure gates
- 04Look for the Airport Lounge signage
Landmarks: Airside departure floor · Departure gates
ℹ Departure floor
Star Alliance GoldIncluded: Complimentary soft drinks
Star Alliance Gold Status or Business Class Ticket
Flying from CIH without status? These lounges sell day passes:
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This lounge is airside on the departure floor — you'll reach it after clearing security, not before.
Access is for Star Alliance Gold status holders and business-class passengers; there's no paid day pass here.
If you don't hold eligible status, use the landside VIP Lounge, which sells a pay-per-visit day pass.
There's no hot food or alcohol listed — eat before you arrive if you want a full meal.
It's a compact regional lounge, best used as a quiet seat near the gates before boarding.
Quick answers.
Access is for Star Alliance Gold status holders and passengers travelling in business class on an eligible flight. There's no paid day pass at this lounge.
It's airside — on the departure floor, after the security checkpoint. You reach it once you've cleared security and are closer to the gates.
No — this lounge is status- and business-class-only. If you want pay-per-visit entry at CIH, use the landside VIP Lounge, which sells a day pass and takes DragonPass.
The lounge offers complimentary soft drinks. There's no hot buffet or alcohol listed, so it's a place for a short refreshment rather than a full meal.