Beijing Capital International Airport 56 min
Hongqiao Market (30 min) Huge marketplace famous for trading in pearls with around a million visitors each year. Capital Museum (29 min) Modern museum housing exhibits of ancient Chinese statues, porcelain, paintings & cultural relics. Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (30 min) Large gallery of exhibits related to the military conflict between China & Japan from 1937 to 1945. Beijing Museum of Natural History (29 min) Natural-history museum showcasing exhibits on animals, fossils, plant life & the human body. Zhengyangmen (36 min) Iconic gatehouse originally built in 1419 as part of Beijing's city wall, now offering a museum. Beijing Dashilan (35 min) A lively, centuries-old commercial street lined with souvenir shops, tea houses & small eateries. Taoranting Park (29 min) Spacious park founded during the Qing dynasty, with walking paths around several lakes & pavilions. Fayuan Temple (30 min) Prominent Buddhist temple featuring historical relics, a bell & drum tower & bronze lion sculptures. Beijing World Park (26 min) 47-hectare theme park representing different areas of the world, with replicas of famous landmarks. Wanping Fortress (30 min) Temple of Heaven (33 min) Renowned temple complex from 1420 featuring distinctive circular buildings set in a popular park. Niujie Mosque (28 min) This historic place of worship is the largest & oldest mosque in Beijing & houses cultural relics. Beijing Antique Market (32 min) Bustling market boasting lots of stalls selling jewelry, antiques, household decor & crafts. Marco Polo Bridge (28 min) Granite bridge dating from 1192 & rebuilt in 1698, praised by the explorer & flanked by stone lions. Longtan Lake Park (32 min) Public park developed around a large lake, with many pavilions and bridges dotting its perimeter. |