Beijing Capital International Airport 55 min
Longtan Lake Park (31 min) Public park developed around a large lake, with many pavilions and bridges dotting its perimeter. Beijing Antique Market (31 min) Bustling market boasting lots of stalls selling jewelry, antiques, household decor & crafts. National Centre for the Performing Arts (32 min) Titanium-encased, egg-shaped performance hall hosting a range of concerts, ballets, operas & shows. Niujie Mosque (27 min) This historic place of worship is the largest & oldest mosque in Beijing & houses cultural relics. Beijing World Park (24 min) 47-hectare theme park representing different areas of the world, with replicas of famous landmarks. Taoranting Park (27 min) Spacious park founded during the Qing dynasty, with walking paths around several lakes & pavilions. Capital Museum (28 min) Modern museum housing exhibits of ancient Chinese statues, porcelain, paintings & cultural relics. Fayuan Temple (28 min) Prominent Buddhist temple featuring historical relics, a bell & drum tower & bronze lion sculptures. Temple of Heaven (31 min) Renowned temple complex from 1420 featuring distinctive circular buildings set in a popular park. Zhengyangmen (34 min) Iconic gatehouse originally built in 1419 as part of Beijing's city wall, now offering a museum. Beijing Dashilan (34 min) A lively, centuries-old commercial street lined with souvenir shops, tea houses & small eateries. Hongqiao Market (29 min) Huge marketplace famous for trading in pearls with around a million visitors each year. Mausoleum of Mao Zedong (32 min) Famed museum & mausoleum devoted to Mao Zedong & housing exhibits plus the former leader's remains. Wanping Fortress (28 min) Marco Polo Bridge (27 min) Granite bridge dating from 1192 & rebuilt in 1698, praised by the explorer & flanked by stone lions. |