Beijing Capital International Airport 39 min
Taoranting Park (29 min) Spacious park founded during the Qing dynasty, with walking paths around several lakes & pavilions. Beijing Museum of Natural History (26 min) Natural-history museum showcasing exhibits on animals, fossils, plant life & the human body. CCTV Headquarters (23 min) Contemporary, 44-story skyscraper by Rem Koolhaas featuring a geometric shape & housing TV offices. The China World Trade Center (24 min) Set of 3 soaring buildings with modern hotels, an exhibition hall & an upscale shopping mall. Yongdingmen (26 min) Hongqiao Market (26 min) Huge marketplace famous for trading in pearls with around a million visitors each year. Longtan Lake Park (23 min) Public park developed around a large lake, with many pavilions and bridges dotting its perimeter. Beijing central business district (24 min) Modern architecture, art, architecture, and landscape architecture Milu Yuan (26 min) Museum, deer, birdwatching, and nature Temple of Heaven (29 min) Renowned temple complex from 1420 featuring distinctive circular buildings set in a popular park. Beijing Antique Market (20 min) Bustling market boasting lots of stalls selling jewelry, antiques, household decor & crafts. Today Art Museum (22 min) Modern art museum featuring exhibits, seminars & educational programs, with a gift shop & bookstore. Happy Valley Beijing (18 min) Fun park with themed areas that include roller coasters & other thrill rides, plus a train & shows. Nanhaizi Park (23 min) Park and wetland Beijing Ancient Observatory (27 min) Dating to 1442, this former observatory is now a museum exhibiting ancient astronomical gear. |