Beijing Capital International Airport 11 min
Beijing Olympic Park (25 min)
Expansive walkway built for the 2008 Olympics & showcasing contemporary stadiums & many sculptures. Beijing Temple of Confucius (25 min)
14th-century Confucian temple with grounds including monumental pavilions, gates & carvings. 798 Art Zone (20 min)
Decommissioned factory buildings now holding artist studios & exhibits, vendors & eateries. UCCA Center for Contemporary Art (20 min)
Modern paintings, sculpture & multimedia installations showcased in an industrial-chic space. Lama Temple (23 min)
Ornate Tibetan Buddhist temple complex built in 1694 & featuring bronze statues & incense burners. Guozijian (25 min)
Established in 1306, this important university used to be known as the finest in China. National Stadium (24 min)
Iconic stadium known as the Bird's Nest built for the Olympics & now hosting concerts & sports. CCTV Headquarters (27 min)
Contemporary, 44-story skyscraper by Rem Koolhaas featuring a geometric shape & housing TV offices. National Art Museum of China (29 min)
Founded in 1958, this sprawling museum showcases collections of ancient & modern Chinese artwork. China Science and Technology Museum (28 min)
Interactive themed science & technology exhibits for adults & children, with multiple theaters. China Railway Museum (19 min)
Massive museum in a test track facility, displaying antique train engines on exhibition tracks. Drum Tower and Bell Tower of Beijing (28 min)
Red watchtower reconstructed in 1420, offering views & performances with replica Ming dynasty drums. Beijing Ancient Observatory (27 min)
Dating to 1442, this former observatory is now a museum exhibiting ancient astronomical gear. Temple of the Sun (30 min)
Remains of a 16th-century temple in landscaped surrounds with trees, gardens & a lake. Chaoyang Park (25 min)
Expansive park with a lake featuring leafy trails, sport fields & courts, gardens & a fairground. | 
