Beijing Capital International Airport 28 min
Shichahai (41 min)
Scenic park with 10 temples surrounding 3 large, tree-lined lakes, with walking paths & boating. Kunming Lake (40 min)
Covering 3/4 of the palace grounds, this peaceful lake offers boat rides, a hiking trail & tours. Summer Palace (40 min)
Lakefront palace renowned for its ornate temples & artworks plus its lavishly landscaped grounds. National Stadium (30 min)
Iconic stadium known as the Bird's Nest built for the Olympics & now hosting concerts & sports. Houhai (40 min)
Picturesque lake known for its shoreline of bustling bars, cafes, souvenir shops & restaurants. Beijing Zoo (42 min)
Venerable zoo, founded in 1906, with traditional landscaping & native animals such as pandas. Prince Gong Mansion (46 min)
This grand, well-preserved 1777 mansion with courtyards & gardens now houses a museum. Yuanmingyuan Park (45 min)
Park featuring colorful gardens & ruins dating from 1707 & burned during Second Opium War of 1860. Beijing Temple of Confucius (44 min)
14th-century Confucian temple with grounds including monumental pavilions, gates & carvings. Beijing Olympic Park (31 min)
Expansive walkway built for the 2008 Olympics & showcasing contemporary stadiums & many sculptures. UCCA Center for Contemporary Art (36 min)
Modern paintings, sculpture & multimedia installations showcased in an industrial-chic space. Drum Tower and Bell Tower of Beijing (42 min)
Red watchtower reconstructed in 1420, offering views & performances with replica Ming dynasty drums. The Summer Palace (40 min)
Palace, lake, history, and architecture Lama Temple (43 min)
Ornate Tibetan Buddhist temple complex built in 1694 & featuring bronze statues & incense burners. 798 Art Zone (36 min)
Decommissioned factory buildings now holding artist studios & exhibits, vendors & eateries. | 
