Beijing Capital International Airport 31 min
Drum Tower and Bell Tower of Beijing (23 min)
Red watchtower reconstructed in 1420, offering views & performances with replica Ming dynasty drums. Houhai (21 min)
Picturesque lake known for its shoreline of bustling bars, cafes, souvenir shops & restaurants. Lama Temple (24 min)
Ornate Tibetan Buddhist temple complex built in 1694 & featuring bronze statues & incense burners. Jingshan Park (31 min)
Historic 57-acre park located on a hill & offering views of the Forbidden City. Yuanmingyuan Park (18 min)
Park featuring colorful gardens & ruins dating from 1707 & burned during Second Opium War of 1860. National Stadium (19 min)
Iconic stadium known as the Bird's Nest built for the Olympics & now hosting concerts & sports. Beijing Zoo (22 min)
Venerable zoo, founded in 1906, with traditional landscaping & native animals such as pandas. Forbidden City (32 min)
Completed in 1420, this palace complex with 980 buildings features a museum with art & artifacts. Tiananmen Square (36 min)
Historic, massive city square (one of the world's largest) & meeting place, featuring a 37m obelisk. Summer Palace (17 min)
Lakefront palace renowned for its ornate temples & artworks plus its lavishly landscaped grounds. The Palace Museum (35 min)
Massive palace complex & museum featuring tours, art exhibits & restaurants. Temple of Heaven (42 min)
Renowned temple complex from 1420 featuring distinctive circular buildings set in a popular park. Beihai Park (30 min)
First opened to the public in 1925, this 69-hectare former imperial park features a massive lake. Kunming Lake (18 min)
Covering 3/4 of the palace grounds, this peaceful lake offers boat rides, a hiking trail & tours. Tiananmen (37 min)
Symbolic, famed gateway to the Forbidden City dating to the 15th century but rebuilt many times. | 
