Beijing Capital International Airport 8 min
Temple of the Sun (31 min) Remains of a 16th-century temple in landscaped surrounds with trees, gardens & a lake. Beijing Olympic Park (26 min) Expansive walkway built for the 2008 Olympics & showcasing contemporary stadiums & many sculptures. China Science and Technology Museum (29 min) Interactive themed science & technology exhibits for adults & children, with multiple theaters. Beijing Temple of Confucius (25 min) 14th-century Confucian temple with grounds including monumental pavilions, gates & carvings. The China World Trade Center (28 min) Set of 3 soaring buildings with modern hotels, an exhibition hall & an upscale shopping mall. Guozijian (26 min) Established in 1306, this important university used to be known as the finest in China. Olympic Forest Park (34 min) Large nature park with a lake, artificial wetlands, flower fields & a mountain for views. UCCA Center for Contemporary Art (20 min) Modern paintings, sculpture & multimedia installations showcased in an industrial-chic space. 798 Art Zone (20 min) Decommissioned factory buildings now holding artist studios & exhibits, vendors & eateries. China Railway Museum (20 min) Massive museum in a test track facility, displaying antique train engines on exhibition tracks. CCTV Headquarters (28 min) Contemporary, 44-story skyscraper by Rem Koolhaas featuring a geometric shape & housing TV offices. National Stadium (25 min) Iconic stadium known as the Bird's Nest built for the Olympics & now hosting concerts & sports. Lama Temple (24 min) Ornate Tibetan Buddhist temple complex built in 1694 & featuring bronze statues & incense burners. Beijing Dongyue Temple (29 min) Centuries-old Taoist sacred site with many ghoulish sculptures dedicated to the afterlife. Chaoyang Park (25 min) Expansive park with a lake featuring leafy trails, sport fields & courts, gardens & a fairground. |