Beijing Capital International Airport 32 min
Drum Tower and Bell Tower of Beijing (42 min)
Red watchtower reconstructed in 1420, offering views & performances with replica Ming dynasty drums. Summer Palace (39 min)
Lakefront palace renowned for its ornate temples & artworks plus its lavishly landscaped grounds. Houhai (39 min)
Picturesque lake known for its shoreline of bustling bars, cafes, souvenir shops & restaurants. Yuanmingyuan Park (44 min)
Park featuring colorful gardens & ruins dating from 1707 & burned during Second Opium War of 1860. Beihai Park (48 min)
First opened to the public in 1925, this 69-hectare former imperial park features a massive lake. Shichahai (40 min)
Scenic park with 10 temples surrounding 3 large, tree-lined lakes, with walking paths & boating. National Stadium (29 min)
Iconic stadium known as the Bird's Nest built for the Olympics & now hosting concerts & sports. Tiananmen (51 min)
Symbolic, famed gateway to the Forbidden City dating to the 15th century but rebuilt many times. The Palace Museum (53 min)
Massive palace complex & museum featuring tours, art exhibits & restaurants. Lama Temple (42 min)
Ornate Tibetan Buddhist temple complex built in 1694 & featuring bronze statues & incense burners. Beijing Olympic Park (30 min)
Expansive walkway built for the 2008 Olympics & showcasing contemporary stadiums & many sculptures. Beijing Zoo (40 min)
Venerable zoo, founded in 1906, with traditional landscaping & native animals such as pandas. 798 Art Zone (35 min)
Decommissioned factory buildings now holding artist studios & exhibits, vendors & eateries. Forbidden City (50 min)
Completed in 1420, this palace complex with 980 buildings features a museum with art & artifacts. Jingshan Park (49 min)
Historic 57-acre park located on a hill & offering views of the Forbidden City. | 
