Beijing Capital International Airport 45 min
Drum Tower and Bell Tower of Beijing (37 min)
Red watchtower reconstructed in 1420, offering views & performances with replica Ming dynasty drums. Jingshan Park (44 min)
Historic 57-acre park located on a hill & offering views of the Forbidden City. Beijing Botanical Garden (13 min)
Sizable botanical park with walking trails, a greenhouse & diverse plant & flower species. Summer Palace (21 min)
Lakefront palace renowned for its ornate temples & artworks plus its lavishly landscaped grounds. Houhai (34 min)
Picturesque lake known for its shoreline of bustling bars, cafes, souvenir shops & restaurants. Xiangshan Park (6 min)
Park, autumn leaf color, and historic site Kunming Lake (26 min)
Covering 3/4 of the palace grounds, this peaceful lake offers boat rides, a hiking trail & tours. Forbidden City (42 min)
Completed in 1420, this palace complex with 980 buildings features a museum with art & artifacts. Beijing Zoo (30 min)
Venerable zoo, founded in 1906, with traditional landscaping & native animals such as pandas. Beihai Park (43 min)
First opened to the public in 1925, this 69-hectare former imperial park features a massive lake. National Stadium (32 min)
Iconic stadium known as the Bird's Nest built for the Olympics & now hosting concerts & sports. The Palace Museum (44 min)
Massive palace complex & museum featuring tours, art exhibits & restaurants. Yuanmingyuan Park (29 min)
Park featuring colorful gardens & ruins dating from 1707 & burned during Second Opium War of 1860. Shichahai (35 min)
Scenic park with 10 temples surrounding 3 large, tree-lined lakes, with walking paths & boating. The Summer Palace (23 min)
Palace, lake, history, and architecture | 
