Beijing Capital International Airport 6 min
Beijing Temple of Confucius (27 min) 14th-century Confucian temple with grounds including monumental pavilions, gates & carvings. China Science and Technology Museum (30 min) Interactive themed science & technology exhibits for adults & children, with multiple theaters. Guozijian (27 min) Established in 1306, this important university used to be known as the finest in China. UCCA Center for Contemporary Art (22 min) Modern paintings, sculpture & multimedia installations showcased in an industrial-chic space. Chaoyang Park (27 min) Expansive park with a lake featuring leafy trails, sport fields & courts, gardens & a fairground. Beijing Dongyue Temple (30 min) Centuries-old Taoist sacred site with many ghoulish sculptures dedicated to the afterlife. China Railway Museum (21 min) Massive museum in a test track facility, displaying antique train engines on exhibition tracks. Wangjing SOHO (22 min) Zaha hadid, modern architecture, and architecture Beijing Olympic Park (27 min) Expansive walkway built for the 2008 Olympics & showcasing contemporary stadiums & many sculptures. China Ethnic Museum (31 min) Lama Temple (25 min) Ornate Tibetan Buddhist temple complex built in 1694 & featuring bronze statues & incense burners. 798 Art Zone (22 min) Decommissioned factory buildings now holding artist studios & exhibits, vendors & eateries. Olympic Forest Park (36 min) Large nature park with a lake, artificial wetlands, flower fields & a mountain for views. National Stadium (26 min) Iconic stadium known as the Bird's Nest built for the Olympics & now hosting concerts & sports. CCTV Headquarters (30 min) Contemporary, 44-story skyscraper by Rem Koolhaas featuring a geometric shape & housing TV offices. |