Beijing Capital International Airport 37 min
Temple of the Sun (33 min)
Remains of a 16th-century temple in landscaped surrounds with trees, gardens & a lake. National Museum of China (41 min)
Free, massive (2.2 million-sq.-ft.) museum of Chinese history & art with more than 1 million relics. Beijing Temple of Confucius (40 min)
14th-century Confucian temple with grounds including monumental pavilions, gates & carvings. UCCA Center for Contemporary Art (32 min)
Modern paintings, sculpture & multimedia installations showcased in an industrial-chic space. Hongqiao Market (35 min)
Huge marketplace famous for trading in pearls with around a million visitors each year. Happy Valley Beijing (25 min)
Fun park with themed areas that include roller coasters & other thrill rides, plus a train & shows. Chaoyang Park (33 min)
Expansive park with a lake featuring leafy trails, sport fields & courts, gardens & a fairground. National Art Museum of China (39 min)
Founded in 1958, this sprawling museum showcases collections of ancient & modern Chinese artwork. CCTV Headquarters (29 min)
Contemporary, 44-story skyscraper by Rem Koolhaas featuring a geometric shape & housing TV offices. Beijing Ancient Observatory (33 min)
Dating to 1442, this former observatory is now a museum exhibiting ancient astronomical gear. Temple of Heaven (41 min)
Renowned temple complex from 1420 featuring distinctive circular buildings set in a popular park. Beijing Antique Market (30 min)
Bustling market boasting lots of stalls selling jewelry, antiques, household decor & crafts. Lama Temple (39 min)
Ornate Tibetan Buddhist temple complex built in 1694 & featuring bronze statues & incense burners. 798 Art Zone (31 min)
Decommissioned factory buildings now holding artist studios & exhibits, vendors & eateries. Guozijian (41 min)
Established in 1306, this important university used to be known as the finest in China. | 
