Beijing Capital International Airport 11 min
Olympic Forest Park (36 min)
Large nature park with a lake, artificial wetlands, flower fields & a mountain for views. UCCA Center for Contemporary Art (22 min)
Modern paintings, sculpture & multimedia installations showcased in an industrial-chic space. Beijing Temple of Confucius (27 min)
14th-century Confucian temple with grounds including monumental pavilions, gates & carvings. Lama Temple (25 min)
Ornate Tibetan Buddhist temple complex built in 1694 & featuring bronze statues & incense burners. China Railway Museum (21 min)
Massive museum in a test track facility, displaying antique train engines on exhibition tracks. The China World Trade Center (30 min)
Set of 3 soaring buildings with modern hotels, an exhibition hall & an upscale shopping mall. CCTV Headquarters (30 min)
Contemporary, 44-story skyscraper by Rem Koolhaas featuring a geometric shape & housing TV offices. Chaoyang Park (27 min)
Expansive park with a lake featuring leafy trails, sport fields & courts, gardens & a fairground. Guozijian (27 min)
Established in 1306, this important university used to be known as the finest in China. 798 Art Zone (22 min)
Decommissioned factory buildings now holding artist studios & exhibits, vendors & eateries. Beijing Dongyue Temple (30 min)
Centuries-old Taoist sacred site with many ghoulish sculptures dedicated to the afterlife. National Stadium (26 min)
Iconic stadium known as the Bird's Nest built for the Olympics & now hosting concerts & sports. China Science and Technology Museum (30 min)
Interactive themed science & technology exhibits for adults & children, with multiple theaters. Beijing Olympic Park (27 min)
Expansive walkway built for the 2008 Olympics & showcasing contemporary stadiums & many sculptures. China Ethnic Museum (31 min) | 
