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Beijing Capital International Airport 42 min
Beihai Park (35 min)
First opened to the public in 1925, this 69-hectare former imperial park features a massive lake.
Tiananmen (34 min)
Symbolic, famed gateway to the Forbidden City dating to the 15th century but rebuilt many times.
Kunming Lake (16 min)
Covering 3/4 of the palace grounds, this peaceful lake offers boat rides, a hiking trail & tours.
Tiananmen Square (33 min)
Historic, massive city square (one of the world's largest) & meeting place, featuring a 37m obelisk.
Lama Temple (29 min)
Ornate Tibetan Buddhist temple complex built in 1694 & featuring bronze statues & incense burners.
Xiangshan Park (21 min)
Park, autumn leaf color, and historic site
Jingshan Park (36 min)
Historic 57-acre park located on a hill & offering views of the Forbidden City.
Yuanmingyuan Park (23 min)
Park featuring colorful gardens & ruins dating from 1707 & burned during Second Opium War of 1860.
Houhai (26 min)
Picturesque lake known for its shoreline of bustling bars, cafes, souvenir shops & restaurants.
Temple of Heaven (38 min)
Renowned temple complex from 1420 featuring distinctive circular buildings set in a popular park.
Beijing Zoo (21 min)
Venerable zoo, founded in 1906, with traditional landscaping & native animals such as pandas.
National Stadium (23 min)
Iconic stadium known as the Bird's Nest built for the Olympics & now hosting concerts & sports.
Summer Palace (18 min)
Lakefront palace renowned for its ornate temples & artworks plus its lavishly landscaped grounds.
Forbidden City (35 min)
Completed in 1420, this palace complex with 980 buildings features a museum with art & artifacts.
The Palace Museum (37 min)
Massive palace complex & museum featuring tours, art exhibits & restaurants.