Beijing Capital International Airport 10 min
Beijing Olympic Park (28 min) Expansive walkway built for the 2008 Olympics & showcasing contemporary stadiums & many sculptures. UCCA Center for Contemporary Art (23 min) Modern paintings, sculpture & multimedia installations showcased in an industrial-chic space. 798 Art Zone (23 min) Decommissioned factory buildings now holding artist studios & exhibits, vendors & eateries. Beijing Dongyue Temple (32 min) Centuries-old Taoist sacred site with many ghoulish sculptures dedicated to the afterlife. CCTV Headquarters (31 min) Contemporary, 44-story skyscraper by Rem Koolhaas featuring a geometric shape & housing TV offices. Lama Temple (27 min) Ornate Tibetan Buddhist temple complex built in 1694 & featuring bronze statues & incense burners. Guozijian (29 min) Established in 1306, this important university used to be known as the finest in China. China Science and Technology Museum (32 min) Interactive themed science & technology exhibits for adults & children, with multiple theaters. Beijing Temple of Confucius (28 min) 14th-century Confucian temple with grounds including monumental pavilions, gates & carvings. Olympic Forest Park (37 min) Large nature park with a lake, artificial wetlands, flower fields & a mountain for views. The China World Trade Center (31 min) Set of 3 soaring buildings with modern hotels, an exhibition hall & an upscale shopping mall. Chaoyang Park (28 min) Expansive park with a lake featuring leafy trails, sport fields & courts, gardens & a fairground. China Railway Museum (23 min) Massive museum in a test track facility, displaying antique train engines on exhibition tracks. National Stadium (28 min) Iconic stadium known as the Bird's Nest built for the Olympics & now hosting concerts & sports. Temple of the Sun (34 min) Remains of a 16th-century temple in landscaped surrounds with trees, gardens & a lake. |