Beijing Capital International Airport 15 min
China Science and Technology Museum (33 min) Interactive themed science & technology exhibits for adults & children, with multiple theaters. Wangjing SOHO (25 min) Zaha hadid, modern architecture, and architecture Guanfu Museum (21 min) Museum, art, and art museum China Railway Museum (26 min) Massive museum in a test track facility, displaying antique train engines on exhibition tracks. Beijing Olympic Park (30 min) Expansive walkway built for the 2008 Olympics & showcasing contemporary stadiums & many sculptures. UCCA Center for Contemporary Art (25 min) Modern paintings, sculpture & multimedia installations showcased in an industrial-chic space. The China World Trade Center (33 min) Set of 3 soaring buildings with modern hotels, an exhibition hall & an upscale shopping mall. CCTV Headquarters (33 min) Contemporary, 44-story skyscraper by Rem Koolhaas featuring a geometric shape & housing TV offices. Today Art Museum (36 min) Modern art museum featuring exhibits, seminars & educational programs, with a gift shop & bookstore. Lama Temple (28 min) Ornate Tibetan Buddhist temple complex built in 1694 & featuring bronze statues & incense burners. Beijing Dongyue Temple (33 min) Centuries-old Taoist sacred site with many ghoulish sculptures dedicated to the afterlife. National Stadium (29 min) Iconic stadium known as the Bird's Nest built for the Olympics & now hosting concerts & sports. Olympic Forest Park (39 min) Large nature park with a lake, artificial wetlands, flower fields & a mountain for views. Chaoyang Park (30 min) Expansive park with a lake featuring leafy trails, sport fields & courts, gardens & a fairground. 798 Art Zone (25 min) Decommissioned factory buildings now holding artist studios & exhibits, vendors & eateries. |