Beijing Capital International Airport 40 min
Temple of Heaven (32 min) Renowned temple complex from 1420 featuring distinctive circular buildings set in a popular park. Drum Tower and Bell Tower of Beijing (41 min) Red watchtower reconstructed in 1420, offering views & performances with replica Ming dynasty drums. Lama Temple (36 min) Ornate Tibetan Buddhist temple complex built in 1694 & featuring bronze statues & incense burners. National Museum of China (37 min) Free, massive (2.2 million-sq.-ft.) museum of Chinese history & art with more than 1 million relics. The Palace Museum (40 min) Massive palace complex & museum featuring tours, art exhibits & restaurants. Beihai Park (42 min) First opened to the public in 1925, this 69-hectare former imperial park features a massive lake. Tiananmen Square (36 min) Historic, massive city square (one of the world's largest) & meeting place, featuring a 37m obelisk. Mausoleum of Mao Zedong (36 min) Famed museum & mausoleum devoted to Mao Zedong & housing exhibits plus the former leader's remains. 798 Art Zone (34 min) Decommissioned factory buildings now holding artist studios & exhibits, vendors & eateries. Zhengyangmen (36 min) Iconic gatehouse originally built in 1419 as part of Beijing's city wall, now offering a museum. Houhai (43 min) Picturesque lake known for its shoreline of bustling bars, cafes, souvenir shops & restaurants. Tiananmen (36 min) Symbolic, famed gateway to the Forbidden City dating to the 15th century but rebuilt many times. Jingshan Park (42 min) Historic 57-acre park located on a hill & offering views of the Forbidden City. Happy Valley Beijing (21 min) Fun park with themed areas that include roller coasters & other thrill rides, plus a train & shows. Forbidden City (38 min) Completed in 1420, this palace complex with 980 buildings features a museum with art & artifacts. |