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Jiayuguan Airport: A Charming Small Airport in Gansu, China

This is what a teeny-tiny airport looks like in China

Destination:ChinaProvince:GansuCity:Jiayuguan
This is what a teeny-tiny airport looks like in China
Rafa Goes Around!10 min

This is what a teeny-tiny airport looks like. This was filmed by Rafa Goes Around!. Watch the full journey and explore the filming details and destinations on this page.

I wanted to show how a small airport looks like in China, I’ve made videos about some other massive Chinese airports like Shenzhen Bao’An or Beijing Daxing airport, but check this out, this is also a well maintained terminal! This is Jiayuguan airport in Gansu Province.

--- Rafa Goes Around!
May 14, 2022, Spring in China

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Rafa Goes Around visits Jiayuguan Airport to show how a smaller airport in China works. The terminal has two levels and a limited number of gates, but is well maintained and includes shops, massage chairs, food and charging stations. Rafa explains how smaller airports connect travelers to larger cities such as Xi'an, Guangzhou, Beijing and Shanghai, sometimes with stopovers. He boards a flight to Lanzhou and reflects on having only three or four days to visit three cities in Gansu.

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This is what a teeny-tiny airport looks like in China

A walkthrough of Jiayuguan Airport

Rafa Goes Around visits Jiayuguan Airport in Gansu rather than another large hub such as Shenzhen Bao'an or Beijing Daxing. The airport is small, with two levels and a limited number of gates, but Rafa finds it comfortable and well maintained. He walks through the security check and terminal, showing the shops and other facilities. The airport has massage chairs and charging stations for mobile devices.

Rafa also describes food options, including a simple meal of noodles and rice. He notes that there is no Burger King, but the overall experience is satisfactory. The walkthrough gives viewers a look at the scale of a smaller Chinese airport and the amenities available to travelers before boarding.

Connections and a flight to Lanzhou

Smaller airports often connect to larger cities such as Xi'an, from where travelers can continue to Guangzhou, Beijing or Shanghai. Flights may involve a stopover before reaching the final destination. Rafa's own flight is to Lanzhou, another city in Gansu.

After the airport tour, he reflects on his trip through the province and is surprised by how many places it offers. He had only three or four days to visit three cities, so the short itinerary left more to explore. He invites viewers to follow his journey and says he hopes to visit more smaller airports in the future. Jiayuguan Airport gives a different experience from the major hubs he has featured, while still providing the basic facilities and connections needed for a regional trip.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: What facilities are available at Jiayuguan Airport?
A: The compact terminal has shops, massage chairs, food options and charging stations for mobile devices.
Q: How do smaller airports connect to major destinations?
A: They may connect to a larger city such as Xi'an, where travelers can transfer onward to Guangzhou, Beijing or Shanghai.
Q: Where was Rafa flying after Jiayuguan?
A: He boarded a flight to Lanzhou, another city in Gansu Province.

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