Beijing Capital International Airport 28 min
China Ethnic Museum (38 min) 798 Art Zone (36 min)
Decommissioned factory buildings now holding artist studios & exhibits, vendors & eateries. China Science and Technology Museum (31 min)
Interactive themed science & technology exhibits for adults & children, with multiple theaters. National Stadium (34 min)
Iconic stadium known as the Bird's Nest built for the Olympics & now hosting concerts & sports. UCCA Center for Contemporary Art (36 min)
Modern paintings, sculpture & multimedia installations showcased in an industrial-chic space. Long Corridor (44 min)
Built in 1750, this 728-m.-long passageway in the Summer Palace features 14,000+ paintings. Beijing Olympic Park (35 min)
Expansive walkway built for the 2008 Olympics & showcasing contemporary stadiums & many sculptures. Yuanmingyuan Park (48 min)
Park featuring colorful gardens & ruins dating from 1707 & burned during Second Opium War of 1860. Olympic Forest Park (35 min)
Large nature park with a lake, artificial wetlands, flower fields & a mountain for views. Beijing Air and Space Museum (19 min)
More than 200 historic aircraft are displayed at this spacious indoor-outdoor destination. Deshengmen (40 min)
The archery tower & barbican are the only remaining parts of this gate that was built in 1437. Summer Palace (44 min)
Lakefront palace renowned for its ornate temples & artworks plus its lavishly landscaped grounds. Kunming Lake (45 min)
Covering 3/4 of the palace grounds, this peaceful lake offers boat rides, a hiking trail & tours. Longevity Hill (45 min)
A 200-foot hillside with UNESCO-listed summer palace temples, halls, pavilions & landscaped gardens. The Summer Palace (45 min)
Palace, lake, history, and architecture | 
