Beijing Capital International Airport 54 min
Taoranting Park (26 min) Spacious park founded during the Qing dynasty, with walking paths around several lakes & pavilions. Fayuan Temple (28 min) Prominent Buddhist temple featuring historical relics, a bell & drum tower & bronze lion sculptures. Nanhaizi Park (25 min) Park and wetland Marco Polo Bridge (26 min) Granite bridge dating from 1192 & rebuilt in 1698, praised by the explorer & flanked by stone lions. Beijing Antique Market (30 min) Bustling market boasting lots of stalls selling jewelry, antiques, household decor & crafts. Wanping Fortress (28 min) Longtan Lake Park (30 min) Public park developed around a large lake, with many pavilions and bridges dotting its perimeter. Beijing Museum of Natural History (27 min) Natural-history museum showcasing exhibits on animals, fossils, plant life & the human body. Beijing Dashilan (33 min) A lively, centuries-old commercial street lined with souvenir shops, tea houses & small eateries. Beijing World Park (24 min) 47-hectare theme park representing different areas of the world, with replicas of famous landmarks. Niujie Mosque (26 min) This historic place of worship is the largest & oldest mosque in Beijing & houses cultural relics. Zhengyangmen (34 min) Iconic gatehouse originally built in 1419 as part of Beijing's city wall, now offering a museum. Hongqiao Market (28 min) Huge marketplace famous for trading in pearls with around a million visitors each year. Temple of Heaven (30 min) Renowned temple complex from 1420 featuring distinctive circular buildings set in a popular park. Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (28 min) Large gallery of exhibits related to the military conflict between China & Japan from 1937 to 1945. |