Beijing Capital International Airport 39 min
National Stadium (25 min)
Iconic stadium known as the Bird's Nest built for the Olympics & now hosting concerts & sports. Kunming Lake (29 min)
Covering 3/4 of the palace grounds, this peaceful lake offers boat rides, a hiking trail & tours. Houhai (27 min)
Picturesque lake known for its shoreline of bustling bars, cafes, souvenir shops & restaurants. Yuanmingyuan Park (34 min)
Park featuring colorful gardens & ruins dating from 1707 & burned during Second Opium War of 1860. Shichahai (28 min)
Scenic park with 10 temples surrounding 3 large, tree-lined lakes, with walking paths & boating. Xiangshan Park (37 min)
Park, autumn leaf color, and historic site 798 Art Zone (33 min)
Decommissioned factory buildings now holding artist studios & exhibits, vendors & eateries. Forbidden City (38 min)
Completed in 1420, this palace complex with 980 buildings features a museum with art & artifacts. Beijing Olympic Park (25 min)
Expansive walkway built for the 2008 Olympics & showcasing contemporary stadiums & many sculptures. Summer Palace (29 min)
Lakefront palace renowned for its ornate temples & artworks plus its lavishly landscaped grounds. Drum Tower and Bell Tower of Beijing (29 min)
Red watchtower reconstructed in 1420, offering views & performances with replica Ming dynasty drums. Beihai Park (36 min)
First opened to the public in 1925, this 69-hectare former imperial park features a massive lake. Beijing Zoo (29 min)
Venerable zoo, founded in 1906, with traditional landscaping & native animals such as pandas. Lama Temple (30 min)
Ornate Tibetan Buddhist temple complex built in 1694 & featuring bronze statues & incense burners. Jingshan Park (37 min)
Historic 57-acre park located on a hill & offering views of the Forbidden City. | 
