The satellite hall of Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport was officially put into operation Wednesday, covering around 240,000 square meters, which can handle 22 million passengers a year. Photo: VCG

The exterior surface of the glass wall of the satellite hall is covered with sunshade components. Photo: IC Photo

The annular screen on the second floor of the satellite hall on Wednesday. Photo: VCG

Hanging green lamps and green plants decorate the interior of the satellite hall. Photo: VCG

The seats in the waiting area are of green color. The satellite hall takes the four seasons as the main design idea. Photo: IC Photo

The waiting area is equipped with different types of sofas for passengers to rest. Photo: IC Photo

The satellite hall supports Automated External Defibrillator (AED) first aid equipment. Besides, all bathrooms are equipped with smart technology that updates the inside vacancies in real time. Photo: IC Photo

There are all kinds of shopping options throughout the satellite hall. Photo: IC Photo

The satellite hall features a children’s play area. Photo: IC Photo

The domestic transfer counters are seen at the satellite hall. Photo: IC Photo

The outdoor viewing platform outside the satellite hall. Photo: VCG

Passengers get on a driverless train. It only takes 3 minutes from the satellite hall to the terminal by the train. Photo: IC Photo

Construction of the satellite hall started in December 2018. It has 53 boarding bridges — 42 standard ones and 11 flexible ones, according to a report from Shenzhen government. Photo: China Construction