Beijing Capital International Airport 37 min
Beijing central business district (24 min) Modern architecture, art, architecture, and landscape architecture Dayunhe Forest Park (21 min) Park and canal Chaoyang Park (29 min) Expansive park with a lake featuring leafy trails, sport fields & courts, gardens & a fairground. Beijing Antique Market (29 min) Bustling market boasting lots of stalls selling jewelry, antiques, household decor & crafts. Beijing Dongyue Temple (29 min) Centuries-old Taoist sacred site with many ghoulish sculptures dedicated to the afterlife. Beijing Tongzhou Canal Park (21 min) Green space along the Grand Canal featuring a landscaped waterfront boardwalk & outdoor sculptures. Beijing Ancient Observatory (29 min) Dating to 1442, this former observatory is now a museum exhibiting ancient astronomical gear. UCCA Center for Contemporary Art (31 min) Modern paintings, sculpture & multimedia installations showcased in an industrial-chic space. Happy Valley Beijing (27 min) Fun park with themed areas that include roller coasters & other thrill rides, plus a train & shows. 798 Art Zone (31 min) Decommissioned factory buildings now holding artist studios & exhibits, vendors & eateries. Longtan Lake Park (28 min) Public park developed around a large lake, with many pavilions and bridges dotting its perimeter. Temple of the Sun (28 min) Remains of a 16th-century temple in landscaped surrounds with trees, gardens & a lake. The China World Trade Center (25 min) Set of 3 soaring buildings with modern hotels, an exhibition hall & an upscale shopping mall. CCTV Headquarters (25 min) Contemporary, 44-story skyscraper by Rem Koolhaas featuring a geometric shape & housing TV offices. |