Near the T2 domestic gates, Relay is the basic “I forgot something” stop in Beijing Capital’s older terminal. It sits post-security in Terminal 2 and runs typical airport hours, roughly from early-morning first flights through late-night departures. Think newsstand plus travel gadgets rather than a full bookstore.
Prices run higher than downtown Beijing: a 500 ml bottled drink can run 8–12 RMB and simple snacks land around 10–25 RMB. You’ll see Chinese magazines and newspapers up front, with a smaller rack of English-language titles that can sell out fast on busy T2 bank times. If you want a specific paper before a mid-morning wave of flights, grab it on sight.
Relay in T2 usually has last-minute items like charging cables, power banks, pens, neck pillows, and basic stationery, plus travel-sized toiletries that meet security rules for carry-ons. Don’t count on niche electronics or premium headphones; this is more about grabbing a generic USB cable than kitting out a full tech setup. Expect standard plastic-bag souvenirs and magnets, not higher-end local crafts.
Credit cards such as Visa and Mastercard typically work here alongside RMB cash, and some counters accept mobile payments like WeChat Pay and Alipay, which are common in PEK’s T2 shops. Receipts come in Chinese by default, so ask at the time of purchase if you need your company name printed for reimbursement.
Tip: If your gate in T2 is a long walk from security, stop at Relay as you pass; there may not be another newsstand-style option closer to the far-end domestic gates.