Beijing Capital International Airport 35 min
Chaoyang Park (27 min) Expansive park with a lake featuring leafy trails, sport fields & courts, gardens & a fairground. Hongqiao Market (30 min) Huge marketplace famous for trading in pearls with around a million visitors each year. CCTV Headquarters (23 min) Contemporary, 44-story skyscraper by Rem Koolhaas featuring a geometric shape & housing TV offices. Beijing Tongzhou Canal Park (21 min) Green space along the Grand Canal featuring a landscaped waterfront boardwalk & outdoor sculptures. The China World Trade Center (23 min) Set of 3 soaring buildings with modern hotels, an exhibition hall & an upscale shopping mall. 798 Art Zone (29 min) Decommissioned factory buildings now holding artist studios & exhibits, vendors & eateries. Temple of the Sun (26 min) Remains of a 16th-century temple in landscaped surrounds with trees, gardens & a lake. Beijing Ancient Observatory (27 min) Dating to 1442, this former observatory is now a museum exhibiting ancient astronomical gear. Happy Valley Beijing (25 min) Fun park with themed areas that include roller coasters & other thrill rides, plus a train & shows. UCCA Center for Contemporary Art (30 min) Modern paintings, sculpture & multimedia installations showcased in an industrial-chic space. Longtan Lake Park (26 min) Public park developed around a large lake, with many pavilions and bridges dotting its perimeter. Beijing Antique Market (27 min) Bustling market boasting lots of stalls selling jewelry, antiques, household decor & crafts. Beijing central business district (22 min) Modern architecture, art, architecture, and landscape architecture Beijing Dongyue Temple (27 min) Centuries-old Taoist sacred site with many ghoulish sculptures dedicated to the afterlife. |