Beijing Capital International Airport 1 hr 3
Jietai Temple (27 min) Tang-dynasty Buddhist temple with a 3-tiered ordination altar & centuries-old pine trees. Beijing World Park (32 min) 47-hectare theme park representing different areas of the world, with replicas of famous landmarks. Beigong Forest Park (Northeast Gate) (18 min) Park and autumn leaf color Wanping Fortress (26 min) Capital Museum (31 min) Modern museum housing exhibits of ancient Chinese statues, porcelain, paintings & cultural relics. Beijing Garden Expo Park (23 min) Beigong National Forest Park (23 min) Beijing Shijingshan Amusement Park (28 min) Family amusement park featuring a castle & rides like roller coasters, a Ferris wheel & river rafts. Central Radio & TV Tower (31 min) TV & radio tower featuring a revolving restaurant & open-air observation deck with panoramic views. Yuyuantan Park (36 min) Peaceful haven with expanses of water & recreational facilities, plus a cherry garden & monuments. Beijing Qinglonghu Park (12 min) Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (27 min) Large gallery of exhibits related to the military conflict between China & Japan from 1937 to 1945. Badachu (35 min) Autumn leaf color, park, and buddhism Badachu Park (37 min) Marco Polo Bridge (22 min) Granite bridge dating from 1192 & rebuilt in 1698, praised by the explorer & flanked by stone lions. |