Beijing Capital International Airport 46 min
Great Hall of the People (41 min)
Massive home to the National People's Congress built in 1959, with public tours when not in session. Monument to the People's Heroes (40 min)
Imposing obelisk built between 1952 & 1958 to commemorate those who died struggling for Communism. National Museum of China (40 min)
Free, massive (2.2 million-sq.-ft.) museum of Chinese history & art with more than 1 million relics. Zhengyangmen (39 min)
Iconic gatehouse originally built in 1419 as part of Beijing's city wall, now offering a museum. Beijing Ancient Observatory (34 min)
Dating to 1442, this former observatory is now a museum exhibiting ancient astronomical gear. Hall of Supreme Harmony (44 min)
Museum of dynasty artifacts, from ceramics to calligraphy, housed in a Ming & Qing palace complex National Centre for the Performing Arts (42 min)
Titanium-encased, egg-shaped performance hall hosting a range of concerts, ballets, operas & shows. Happy Valley Beijing (24 min)
Fun park with themed areas that include roller coasters & other thrill rides, plus a train & shows. Tiananmen Square (39 min)
Historic, massive city square (one of the world's largest) & meeting place, featuring a 37m obelisk. Mausoleum of Mao Zedong (40 min)
Famed museum & mausoleum devoted to Mao Zedong & housing exhibits plus the former leader's remains. Tiananmen (40 min)
Symbolic, famed gateway to the Forbidden City dating to the 15th century but rebuilt many times. CCTV Headquarters (29 min)
Contemporary, 44-story skyscraper by Rem Koolhaas featuring a geometric shape & housing TV offices. Temple of Heaven (36 min)
Renowned temple complex from 1420 featuring distinctive circular buildings set in a popular park. The Palace Museum (43 min)
Massive palace complex & museum featuring tours, art exhibits & restaurants. Beijing Antique Market (27 min)
Bustling market boasting lots of stalls selling jewelry, antiques, household decor & crafts. | 
