Beijing Capital International Airport 30 min
Temple of Heaven (37 min)
Renowned temple complex from 1420 featuring distinctive circular buildings set in a popular park. Lama Temple (19 min)
Ornate Tibetan Buddhist temple complex built in 1694 & featuring bronze statues & incense burners. Houhai (16 min)
Picturesque lake known for its shoreline of bustling bars, cafes, souvenir shops & restaurants. Beijing Olympic Park (20 min)
Expansive walkway built for the 2008 Olympics & showcasing contemporary stadiums & many sculptures. Summer Palace (22 min)
Lakefront palace renowned for its ornate temples & artworks plus its lavishly landscaped grounds. Beijing Zoo (18 min)
Venerable zoo, founded in 1906, with traditional landscaping & native animals such as pandas. National Stadium (17 min)
Iconic stadium known as the Bird's Nest built for the Olympics & now hosting concerts & sports. 798 Art Zone (23 min)
Decommissioned factory buildings now holding artist studios & exhibits, vendors & eateries. Forbidden City (27 min)
Completed in 1420, this palace complex with 980 buildings features a museum with art & artifacts. Drum Tower and Bell Tower of Beijing (18 min)
Red watchtower reconstructed in 1420, offering views & performances with replica Ming dynasty drums. Tiananmen (32 min)
Symbolic, famed gateway to the Forbidden City dating to the 15th century but rebuilt many times. Beihai Park (25 min)
First opened to the public in 1925, this 69-hectare former imperial park features a massive lake. Jingshan Park (26 min)
Historic 57-acre park located on a hill & offering views of the Forbidden City. The Palace Museum (30 min)
Massive palace complex & museum featuring tours, art exhibits & restaurants. Tiananmen Square (30 min)
Historic, massive city square (one of the world's largest) & meeting place, featuring a 37m obelisk. | 
