Beijing Capital International Airport 30 min
Houhai (42 min) Picturesque lake known for its shoreline of bustling bars, cafes, souvenir shops & restaurants. Shichahai (43 min) Scenic park with 10 temples surrounding 3 large, tree-lined lakes, with walking paths & boating. Summer Palace (41 min) Lakefront palace renowned for its ornate temples & artworks plus its lavishly landscaped grounds. 798 Art Zone (38 min) Decommissioned factory buildings now holding artist studios & exhibits, vendors & eateries. Drum Tower and Bell Tower of Beijing (44 min) Red watchtower reconstructed in 1420, offering views & performances with replica Ming dynasty drums. Jingshan Park (51 min) Historic 57-acre park located on a hill & offering views of the Forbidden City. Beijing Zoo (43 min) Venerable zoo, founded in 1906, with traditional landscaping & native animals such as pandas. Prince Gong Mansion (48 min) This grand, well-preserved 1777 mansion with courtyards & gardens now houses a museum. Lama Temple (44 min) Ornate Tibetan Buddhist temple complex built in 1694 & featuring bronze statues & incense burners. Beihai Park (51 min) First opened to the public in 1925, this 69-hectare former imperial park features a massive lake. Yuanmingyuan Park (46 min) Park featuring colorful gardens & ruins dating from 1707 & burned during Second Opium War of 1860. National Stadium (31 min) Iconic stadium known as the Bird's Nest built for the Olympics & now hosting concerts & sports. Beijing Temple of Confucius (46 min) 14th-century Confucian temple with grounds including monumental pavilions, gates & carvings. Kunming Lake (41 min) Covering 3/4 of the palace grounds, this peaceful lake offers boat rides, a hiking trail & tours. Beijing Olympic Park (32 min) Expansive walkway built for the 2008 Olympics & showcasing contemporary stadiums & many sculptures. |