Beijing Capital International Airport 26 min
National Stadium (32 min)
Iconic stadium known as the Bird's Nest built for the Olympics & now hosting concerts & sports. 798 Art Zone (34 min)
Decommissioned factory buildings now holding artist studios & exhibits, vendors & eateries. Houhai (40 min)
Picturesque lake known for its shoreline of bustling bars, cafes, souvenir shops & restaurants. Summer Palace (42 min)
Lakefront palace renowned for its ornate temples & artworks plus its lavishly landscaped grounds. Yuanmingyuan Park (46 min)
Park featuring colorful gardens & ruins dating from 1707 & burned during Second Opium War of 1860. Lama Temple (41 min)
Ornate Tibetan Buddhist temple complex built in 1694 & featuring bronze statues & incense burners. Prince Gong Mansion (46 min)
This grand, well-preserved 1777 mansion with courtyards & gardens now houses a museum. Beijing Olympic Park (32 min)
Expansive walkway built for the 2008 Olympics & showcasing contemporary stadiums & many sculptures. Drum Tower and Bell Tower of Beijing (41 min)
Red watchtower reconstructed in 1420, offering views & performances with replica Ming dynasty drums. The Summer Palace (43 min)
Palace, lake, history, and architecture Kunming Lake (43 min)
Covering 3/4 of the palace grounds, this peaceful lake offers boat rides, a hiking trail & tours. Beijing Temple of Confucius (42 min)
14th-century Confucian temple with grounds including monumental pavilions, gates & carvings. Shichahai (41 min)
Scenic park with 10 temples surrounding 3 large, tree-lined lakes, with walking paths & boating. Beijing Air and Space Museum (21 min)
More than 200 historic aircraft are displayed at this spacious indoor-outdoor destination. UCCA Center for Contemporary Art (34 min)
Modern paintings, sculpture & multimedia installations showcased in an industrial-chic space. | 
