Beijing Capital International Airport 36 min
Kunming Lake (37 min)
Covering 3/4 of the palace grounds, this peaceful lake offers boat rides, a hiking trail & tours. Lama Temple (38 min)
Ornate Tibetan Buddhist temple complex built in 1694 & featuring bronze statues & incense burners. Jingshan Park (45 min)
Historic 57-acre park located on a hill & offering views of the Forbidden City. 798 Art Zone (41 min)
Decommissioned factory buildings now holding artist studios & exhibits, vendors & eateries. Drum Tower and Bell Tower of Beijing (37 min)
Red watchtower reconstructed in 1420, offering views & performances with replica Ming dynasty drums. Beijing Temple of Confucius (39 min)
14th-century Confucian temple with grounds including monumental pavilions, gates & carvings. Summer Palace (37 min)
Lakefront palace renowned for its ornate temples & artworks plus its lavishly landscaped grounds. Beijing Olympic Park (33 min)
Expansive walkway built for the 2008 Olympics & showcasing contemporary stadiums & many sculptures. Prince Gong Mansion (41 min)
This grand, well-preserved 1777 mansion with courtyards & gardens now houses a museum. Beijing Zoo (37 min)
Venerable zoo, founded in 1906, with traditional landscaping & native animals such as pandas. Yuanmingyuan Park (42 min)
Park featuring colorful gardens & ruins dating from 1707 & burned during Second Opium War of 1860. Houhai (35 min)
Picturesque lake known for its shoreline of bustling bars, cafes, souvenir shops & restaurants. National Stadium (33 min)
Iconic stadium known as the Bird's Nest built for the Olympics & now hosting concerts & sports. Beihai Park (44 min)
First opened to the public in 1925, this 69-hectare former imperial park features a massive lake. Shichahai (36 min)
Scenic park with 10 temples surrounding 3 large, tree-lined lakes, with walking paths & boating. | 
