Beijing Capital International Airport 27 min
Lama Temple (42 min)
Ornate Tibetan Buddhist temple complex built in 1694 & featuring bronze statues & incense burners. Olympic Forest Park (34 min)
Large nature park with a lake, artificial wetlands, flower fields & a mountain for views. National Stadium (34 min)
Iconic stadium known as the Bird's Nest built for the Olympics & now hosting concerts & sports. Beijing Temple of Confucius (43 min)
14th-century Confucian temple with grounds including monumental pavilions, gates & carvings. Guozijian (44 min)
Established in 1306, this important university used to be known as the finest in China. UCCA Center for Contemporary Art (35 min)
Modern paintings, sculpture & multimedia installations showcased in an industrial-chic space. China Science and Technology Museum (30 min)
Interactive themed science & technology exhibits for adults & children, with multiple theaters. Beijing Olympic Park (34 min)
Expansive walkway built for the 2008 Olympics & showcasing contemporary stadiums & many sculptures. 798 Art Zone (35 min)
Decommissioned factory buildings now holding artist studios & exhibits, vendors & eateries. Kunming Lake (44 min)
Covering 3/4 of the palace grounds, this peaceful lake offers boat rides, a hiking trail & tours. Beijing Air and Space Museum (22 min)
More than 200 historic aircraft are displayed at this spacious indoor-outdoor destination. Deshengmen (39 min)
The archery tower & barbican are the only remaining parts of this gate that was built in 1437. Yuanmingyuan Park (48 min)
Park featuring colorful gardens & ruins dating from 1707 & burned during Second Opium War of 1860. Summer Palace (43 min)
Lakefront palace renowned for its ornate temples & artworks plus its lavishly landscaped grounds. The Summer Palace (44 min)
Palace, lake, history, and architecture | 
