CIP International Lounge (T3E)Beijing Airport (PEK)
★3.7(6,175 reviews)PEK · Terminal 3 · airside
PEK's largest DragonPass lounge — T3-E joint inspection passage, dedicated elevator to 1F.
CIP International Lounge at PEK T3-E is the largest DragonPass-accessible lounge at PEK. Access route: take the APM to T3-E, bypass the fountain through the joint inspection passage, find the dedicated lounge elevator on the right side, ride to the 1st floor lounge. The convoluted route puts off casual visitors — making this the quieter DragonPass option despite being the largest. Full Chinese kitchen with hot mains rotation, self-service bar, dedicated work zone with power, shower suites, quiet seating zones.
Crowding · comfortable
Best DragonPass work zone at PEK. Dedicated workstations with power, fast Wi-Fi, quiet atmosphere.
Comprehensive Chinese kitchen — hot mains (mapo tofu, kung pao chicken, fried rice rotation), noodle bar, Western pasta options. Self-service bar with Chinese liquor and standard spirits.
Dietary: Vegetarian · Halal labeled where available
After passport control and security at T3, take the APM to the T3-E Area. Bypass the fountain through the joint inspection passage. Find the dedicated lounge elevator on the right. Ride to the 1st floor.
- 01Clear passport control + security at T3
- 02Take APM to T3-E
- 03Walk through the joint inspection passage (bypass the fountain)
- 04Find the dedicated lounge elevator
- 05Ride elevator to 1st floor lounge
Landmarks: T3-E APM platform · Joint inspection passage · Lounge elevator
ℹ Airside – T3E international departures: after security on level 4 take the APM to T3-E; after border control turn left at the red Inquiry counter.
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DragonPassIncluded: Complimentary snacks · Complimentary cooked-to-order meals · Complimentary soft drinks
Facts checked by LoungeDeal on Jul 17, 2026
- —Children under 2 enter free
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CIP International Lounge (T3E) tips
The access route is convoluted — allow 18+ minutes from passport control to the lounge.
Larger than any other DragonPass lounge at PEK.
Quieter than concourse-level CIPs due to the difficult access.
Walk-in around 350 RMB (~US$49) without DragonPass.
Best for productive long layovers.
CIP International Lounge (T3E): frequently asked questions
Yes if you have time — largest DragonPass lounge at PEK with the best work setup.
DragonPass primarily; PP acceptance varies by hour — confirm at reception.
