In this video I leave Sanya Airport in Hainan and take a flight to Beijing on what many people online call China’s worst rated airline, Air China. The reviews for this airline are surprisingly bad, so I was curious to see if it really deserved the reputation. This is a four hour domestic flight across China and I show you the full experience along the way. I give you a tour of my seat, show the food served on board and share my honest thoughts on what the flight is actually like. After landing in Beijing I collect my bag and take the public metro into the city to reach my hotel. I check in, give you a quick room tour and then head out to try some local food. I originally thought I was going to eat Beijing duck but I actually ended up having goose instead. While I was eating a friendly local sitting beside me shared some traditional rice wine with me which made for a great end to the evening.
Hugh flies Air China from Sanya to Beijing, finding decent service despite its bad rep. In Beijing, he accidentally eats goose instead of duck but enjoys a warm
Hugh Abroad flies Air China, China's worst-rated airline, from Sanya to Beijing and finds the experience surprisingly decent service. Despite a baggage fee hiccup, he gives the flight an 8.5/10. In Beijing, he navigates the metro, checks into a budget hotel, and hits a local restaurant expecting Peking duck but ends up enjoying goose instead. A friendly local shares rice wine, turning a simple meal into a memorable welcome.
In this video I leave Sanya Airport in Hainan and take a flight to Beijing on what many people online call China’s worst rated airline, Air China. The reviews for this airline are surprisingly bad, so I was curious to see if it really deserved the reputation. This is a four hour domestic flight...
Flying China's Worst Rated Airline to Beijing & First Impressions
Hugh Abroad takes viewers along on a four hour domestic hop from Sanya in Hainan to Beijing, diving into what many online critics label as China’s worst rated airline, Air China. He walks through the full journey, starting with a tour of his seat, then showing the in-flight food and offering an honest verdict on what the flight is actually like. After landing, he retrieves his luggage and hops on Beijing’s public metro to reach his hotel, where he gives a quick room tour before heading out to sample local eats. The plan to try Beijing duck evolves into goose at a local spot, and a friendly local sharing traditional rice wine caps off the evening, adding a warm, human moment to the travel diary. The video blends practical travel logistics with personal impressions, giving viewers a palpable sense of what flying modern domestic routes in China feels like and how a first night in Beijing can unfold for a curious solo traveler.
Attractions in this video: Sanya Airport, Beijing Capital Airport, Shunde Restaurant, Dongzhimen Station
<p>Join Hugh Abroad as he braces for a flight on Air China, widely dubbed the worst-rated airline in China, departing from Sanya Airport in Hainan. Reading scathing online reviews, he prepares for the worst but walks away pleasantly surprised.</p><p>After a quick baggage fee at check-in—a first for Hugh—he boards a massive domestic plane. The seat is surprisingly comfortable, boasting good legroom for his 6'5 frame, a clean tray table, a personal TV, and even a pillow. The food onboard scores a 5/10, but the staff are friendly, the plane departs on time, and the overall experience earns an impressive 8.5 out of 10 from Hugh.</p><p>Landing in chilly Beijing, Hugh navigates the city's efficient metro system, marveling at the cheap fares and clear English signs. He checks into the Qiu Guo Hotel in the city center for £48, finding a clean, open-plan room with a quirky shower that overlooks the bed.</p><p>Hungry for authentic Beijing duck, Hugh spots a packed local spot, Shunde Restaurant. Despite the menu listing goose, he orders a meat platter, only to realize he's eating goose. The crispy pork becomes an unexpected highlight. A kind local shares potent rice wine, making for a heartwarming end to his first evening in the capital.</p>
