Beijing Capital International Airport 33 min
798 Art Zone (27 min) Decommissioned factory buildings now holding artist studios & exhibits, vendors & eateries. Temple of Heaven (37 min) Renowned temple complex from 1420 featuring distinctive circular buildings set in a popular park. UCCA Center for Contemporary Art (28 min) Modern paintings, sculpture & multimedia installations showcased in an industrial-chic space. Beijing Antique Market (26 min) Bustling market boasting lots of stalls selling jewelry, antiques, household decor & crafts. Lama Temple (35 min) Ornate Tibetan Buddhist temple complex built in 1694 & featuring bronze statues & incense burners. CCTV Headquarters (25 min) Contemporary, 44-story skyscraper by Rem Koolhaas featuring a geometric shape & housing TV offices. Happy Valley Beijing (21 min) Fun park with themed areas that include roller coasters & other thrill rides, plus a train & shows. The China World Trade Center (25 min) Set of 3 soaring buildings with modern hotels, an exhibition hall & an upscale shopping mall. Chaoyang Park (29 min) Expansive park with a lake featuring leafy trails, sport fields & courts, gardens & a fairground. Beijing central business district (24 min) Modern architecture, art, architecture, and landscape architecture Beijing Ancient Observatory (29 min) Dating to 1442, this former observatory is now a museum exhibiting ancient astronomical gear. National Art Museum of China (35 min) Founded in 1958, this sprawling museum showcases collections of ancient & modern Chinese artwork. Beijing Dongyue Temple (29 min) Centuries-old Taoist sacred site with many ghoulish sculptures dedicated to the afterlife. Hongqiao Market (31 min) Huge marketplace famous for trading in pearls with around a million visitors each year. Temple of the Sun (28 min) Remains of a 16th-century temple in landscaped surrounds with trees, gardens & a lake. |