Beijing Capital International Airport 34 min
The China World Trade Center (22 min) Set of 3 soaring buildings with modern hotels, an exhibition hall & an upscale shopping mall. Beijing Dongyue Temple (26 min) Centuries-old Taoist sacred site with many ghoulish sculptures dedicated to the afterlife. CCTV Headquarters (21 min) Contemporary, 44-story skyscraper by Rem Koolhaas featuring a geometric shape & housing TV offices. Beijing Temple of Confucius (33 min) 14th-century Confucian temple with grounds including monumental pavilions, gates & carvings. Temple of the Sun (25 min) Remains of a 16th-century temple in landscaped surrounds with trees, gardens & a lake. Hongqiao Market (28 min) Huge marketplace famous for trading in pearls with around a million visitors each year. Beijing Ancient Observatory (25 min) Dating to 1442, this former observatory is now a museum exhibiting ancient astronomical gear. UCCA Center for Contemporary Art (28 min) Modern paintings, sculpture & multimedia installations showcased in an industrial-chic space. 798 Art Zone (28 min) Decommissioned factory buildings now holding artist studios & exhibits, vendors & eateries. Chaoyang Park (25 min) Expansive park with a lake featuring leafy trails, sport fields & courts, gardens & a fairground. Beijing central business district (21 min) Modern architecture, art, architecture, and landscape architecture Lama Temple (31 min) Ornate Tibetan Buddhist temple complex built in 1694 & featuring bronze statues & incense burners. Guozijian (33 min) Established in 1306, this important university used to be known as the finest in China. Beijing Antique Market (25 min) Bustling market boasting lots of stalls selling jewelry, antiques, household decor & crafts. Happy Valley Beijing (24 min) Fun park with themed areas that include roller coasters & other thrill rides, plus a train & shows. |