Beijing Capital International Airport 51 min
Houhai (34 min)
Picturesque lake known for its shoreline of bustling bars, cafes, souvenir shops & restaurants. Yuanmingyuan Park (34 min)
Park featuring colorful gardens & ruins dating from 1707 & burned during Second Opium War of 1860. Xiangshan Park (29 min)
Park, autumn leaf color, and historic site The Summer Palace (29 min)
Palace, lake, history, and architecture Capital Museum (29 min)
Modern museum housing exhibits of ancient Chinese statues, porcelain, paintings & cultural relics. Beijing Zoo (29 min)
Venerable zoo, founded in 1906, with traditional landscaping & native animals such as pandas. Beijing Shijingshan Amusement Park (19 min)
Family amusement park featuring a castle & rides like roller coasters, a Ferris wheel & river rafts. Summer Palace (27 min)
Lakefront palace renowned for its ornate temples & artworks plus its lavishly landscaped grounds. Beijing Botanical Garden (22 min)
Sizable botanical park with walking trails, a greenhouse & diverse plant & flower species. Jietai Temple (32 min)
Tang-dynasty Buddhist temple with a 3-tiered ordination altar & centuries-old pine trees. Shichahai (35 min)
Scenic park with 10 temples surrounding 3 large, tree-lined lakes, with walking paths & boating. Kunming Lake (27 min)
Covering 3/4 of the palace grounds, this peaceful lake offers boat rides, a hiking trail & tours. Beijing World Park (31 min)
47-hectare theme park representing different areas of the world, with replicas of famous landmarks. Central Radio & TV Tower (23 min)
TV & radio tower featuring a revolving restaurant & open-air observation deck with panoramic views. Marco Polo Bridge (22 min)
Granite bridge dating from 1192 & rebuilt in 1698, praised by the explorer & flanked by stone lions. | 
