Beijing Capital International Airport 25 min
Houhai (21 min)
Picturesque lake known for its shoreline of bustling bars, cafes, souvenir shops & restaurants. Beihai Park (21 min)
First opened to the public in 1925, this 69-hectare former imperial park features a massive lake. Summer Palace (33 min)
Lakefront palace renowned for its ornate temples & artworks plus its lavishly landscaped grounds. National Museum of China (23 min)
Free, massive (2.2 million-sq.-ft.) museum of Chinese history & art with more than 1 million relics. Mausoleum of Mao Zedong (20 min)
Famed museum & mausoleum devoted to Mao Zedong & housing exhibits plus the former leader's remains. Drum Tower and Bell Tower of Beijing (20 min)
Red watchtower reconstructed in 1420, offering views & performances with replica Ming dynasty drums. National Stadium (19 min)
Iconic stadium known as the Bird's Nest built for the Olympics & now hosting concerts & sports. 798 Art Zone (18 min)
Decommissioned factory buildings now holding artist studios & exhibits, vendors & eateries. Jingshan Park (20 min)
Historic 57-acre park located on a hill & offering views of the Forbidden City. Tiananmen Square (20 min)
Historic, massive city square (one of the world's largest) & meeting place, featuring a 37m obelisk. Forbidden City (22 min)
Completed in 1420, this palace complex with 980 buildings features a museum with art & artifacts. Tiananmen (20 min)
Symbolic, famed gateway to the Forbidden City dating to the 15th century but rebuilt many times. The Palace Museum (23 min)
Massive palace complex & museum featuring tours, art exhibits & restaurants. Temple of Heaven (28 min)
Renowned temple complex from 1420 featuring distinctive circular buildings set in a popular park. Lama Temple (15 min)
Ornate Tibetan Buddhist temple complex built in 1694 & featuring bronze statues & incense burners. | 
