Beijing Capital International Airport 33 min
Beihai Park (30 min) First opened to the public in 1925, this 69-hectare former imperial park features a massive lake. Summer Palace (23 min) Lakefront palace renowned for its ornate temples & artworks plus its lavishly landscaped grounds. Temple of Heaven (42 min) Renowned temple complex from 1420 featuring distinctive circular buildings set in a popular park. Kunming Lake (23 min) Covering 3/4 of the palace grounds, this peaceful lake offers boat rides, a hiking trail & tours. Tiananmen (36 min) Symbolic, famed gateway to the Forbidden City dating to the 15th century but rebuilt many times. The Palace Museum (35 min) Massive palace complex & museum featuring tours, art exhibits & restaurants. Beijing Zoo (22 min) Venerable zoo, founded in 1906, with traditional landscaping & native animals such as pandas. Tiananmen Square (35 min) Historic, massive city square (one of the world's largest) & meeting place, featuring a 37m obelisk. National Stadium (19 min) Iconic stadium known as the Bird's Nest built for the Olympics & now hosting concerts & sports. Forbidden City (32 min) Completed in 1420, this palace complex with 980 buildings features a museum with art & artifacts. Yuanmingyuan Park (27 min) Park featuring colorful gardens & ruins dating from 1707 & burned during Second Opium War of 1860. Jingshan Park (30 min) Historic 57-acre park located on a hill & offering views of the Forbidden City. Houhai (21 min) Picturesque lake known for its shoreline of bustling bars, cafes, souvenir shops & restaurants. Drum Tower and Bell Tower of Beijing (23 min) Red watchtower reconstructed in 1420, offering views & performances with replica Ming dynasty drums. Lama Temple (23 min) Ornate Tibetan Buddhist temple complex built in 1694 & featuring bronze statues & incense burners. |