Beijing Capital International Airport 51 min
Jingshan Park (37 min)
Historic 57-acre park located on a hill & offering views of the Forbidden City. Tiananmen (31 min)
Symbolic, famed gateway to the Forbidden City dating to the 15th century but rebuilt many times. Beihai Park (34 min)
First opened to the public in 1925, this 69-hectare former imperial park features a massive lake. Tiananmen Square (30 min)
Historic, massive city square (one of the world's largest) & meeting place, featuring a 37m obelisk. Beijing Zoo (29 min)
Venerable zoo, founded in 1906, with traditional landscaping & native animals such as pandas. Drum Tower and Bell Tower of Beijing (33 min)
Red watchtower reconstructed in 1420, offering views & performances with replica Ming dynasty drums. Houhai (32 min)
Picturesque lake known for its shoreline of bustling bars, cafes, souvenir shops & restaurants. Mausoleum of Mao Zedong (30 min)
Famed museum & mausoleum devoted to Mao Zedong & housing exhibits plus the former leader's remains. The Palace Museum (34 min)
Massive palace complex & museum featuring tours, art exhibits & restaurants. Zhengyangmen (32 min)
Iconic gatehouse originally built in 1419 as part of Beijing's city wall, now offering a museum. National Museum of China (33 min)
Free, massive (2.2 million-sq.-ft.) museum of Chinese history & art with more than 1 million relics. Forbidden City (32 min)
Completed in 1420, this palace complex with 980 buildings features a museum with art & artifacts. Beijing World Park (16 min)
47-hectare theme park representing different areas of the world, with replicas of famous landmarks. Monument to the People's Heroes (33 min)
Imposing obelisk built between 1952 & 1958 to commemorate those who died struggling for Communism. Temple of Heaven (29 min)
Renowned temple complex from 1420 featuring distinctive circular buildings set in a popular park. | 
