Beijing Capital International Airport 38 min
China Science and Technology Museum (31 min)
Interactive themed science & technology exhibits for adults & children, with multiple theaters. Yuanmingyuan Park (42 min)
Park featuring colorful gardens & ruins dating from 1707 & burned during Second Opium War of 1860. Olympic Forest Park (35 min)
Large nature park with a lake, artificial wetlands, flower fields & a mountain for views. National Stadium (33 min)
Iconic stadium known as the Bird's Nest built for the Olympics & now hosting concerts & sports. The Summer Palace (38 min)
Palace, lake, history, and architecture Summer Palace (37 min)
Lakefront palace renowned for its ornate temples & artworks plus its lavishly landscaped grounds. Beijing Botanical Garden (38 min)
Sizable botanical park with walking trails, a greenhouse & diverse plant & flower species. Beijing Olympic Park (33 min)
Expansive walkway built for the 2008 Olympics & showcasing contemporary stadiums & many sculptures. Kunming Lake (38 min)
Covering 3/4 of the palace grounds, this peaceful lake offers boat rides, a hiking trail & tours. Longevity Hill (38 min)
A 200-foot hillside with UNESCO-listed summer palace temples, halls, pavilions & landscaped gardens. Beijing Air and Space Museum (17 min)
More than 200 historic aircraft are displayed at this spacious indoor-outdoor destination. Ming Dynasty Tombs (24 min)
Immense, ancient complex including the tombs of 13 Ming Dynasty emperors plus pathways & statues. Long Corridor (37 min)
Built in 1750, this 728-m.-long passageway in the Summer Palace features 14,000+ paintings. Xiangshan Park (45 min)
Park, autumn leaf color, and historic site Dingling (37 min)
Well-known mausoleum of a Ming Dynasty emperor featuring classic temples & burial monuments. | 
