Beijing Capital International Airport 47 min
The Summer Palace (26 min)
Palace, lake, history, and architecture Kunming Lake (24 min)
Covering 3/4 of the palace grounds, this peaceful lake offers boat rides, a hiking trail & tours. Houhai (31 min)
Picturesque lake known for its shoreline of bustling bars, cafes, souvenir shops & restaurants. Summer Palace (24 min)
Lakefront palace renowned for its ornate temples & artworks plus its lavishly landscaped grounds. Beijing Botanical Garden (19 min)
Sizable botanical park with walking trails, a greenhouse & diverse plant & flower species. Prince Gong Mansion (37 min)
This grand, well-preserved 1777 mansion with courtyards & gardens now houses a museum. Yuanmingyuan Park (31 min)
Park featuring colorful gardens & ruins dating from 1707 & burned during Second Opium War of 1860. Shichahai (32 min)
Scenic park with 10 temples surrounding 3 large, tree-lined lakes, with walking paths & boating. Beijing Zoo (26 min)
Venerable zoo, founded in 1906, with traditional landscaping & native animals such as pandas. Beihai Park (37 min)
First opened to the public in 1925, this 69-hectare former imperial park features a massive lake. Beijing Shijingshan Amusement Park (14 min)
Family amusement park featuring a castle & rides like roller coasters, a Ferris wheel & river rafts. Capital Museum (25 min)
Modern museum housing exhibits of ancient Chinese statues, porcelain, paintings & cultural relics. Marco Polo Bridge (19 min)
Granite bridge dating from 1192 & rebuilt in 1698, praised by the explorer & flanked by stone lions. Xiangshan Park (26 min)
Park, autumn leaf color, and historic site Forbidden City (37 min)
Completed in 1420, this palace complex with 980 buildings features a museum with art & artifacts. | 
