Beijing Capital International Airport 35 min
National Museum of China (24 min)
Free, massive (2.2 million-sq.-ft.) museum of Chinese history & art with more than 1 million relics. Lama Temple (16 min)
Ornate Tibetan Buddhist temple complex built in 1694 & featuring bronze statues & incense burners. Tiananmen (21 min)
Symbolic, famed gateway to the Forbidden City dating to the 15th century but rebuilt many times. National Stadium (22 min)
Iconic stadium known as the Bird's Nest built for the Olympics & now hosting concerts & sports. Beihai Park (23 min)
First opened to the public in 1925, this 69-hectare former imperial park features a massive lake. Summer Palace (18 min)
Lakefront palace renowned for its ornate temples & artworks plus its lavishly landscaped grounds. Temple of Heaven (26 min)
Renowned temple complex from 1420 featuring distinctive circular buildings set in a popular park. Forbidden City (21 min)
Completed in 1420, this palace complex with 980 buildings features a museum with art & artifacts. Tiananmen Square (19 min)
Historic, massive city square (one of the world's largest) & meeting place, featuring a 37m obelisk. The Palace Museum (24 min)
Massive palace complex & museum featuring tours, art exhibits & restaurants. Jingshan Park (24 min)
Historic 57-acre park located on a hill & offering views of the Forbidden City. Yuanmingyuan Park (19 min)
Park featuring colorful gardens & ruins dating from 1707 & burned during Second Opium War of 1860. Beijing Zoo (8 min)
Venerable zoo, founded in 1906, with traditional landscaping & native animals such as pandas. Drum Tower and Bell Tower of Beijing (16 min)
Red watchtower reconstructed in 1420, offering views & performances with replica Ming dynasty drums. Houhai (14 min)
Picturesque lake known for its shoreline of bustling bars, cafes, souvenir shops & restaurants. | 
