Beijing Capital International Airport 47 min
Temple of Heaven (38 min)
Renowned temple complex from 1420 featuring distinctive circular buildings set in a popular park. Xiangshan Park (25 min)
Park, autumn leaf color, and historic site Beijing Zoo (27 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. Jingshan Park (39 min)
Historic 57-acre park located on a hill & offering views of the Forbidden City. The Palace Museum (37 min)
Massive palace complex & museum featuring tours, art exhibits & restaurants. Tiananmen (34 min)
Symbolic, famed gateway to the Forbidden City dating to the 15th century but rebuilt many times. Yuanmingyuan Park (31 min)
Park featuring colorful gardens & ruins dating from 1707 & burned during Second Opium War of 1860. Houhai (31 min)
Picturesque lake known for its shoreline of bustling bars, cafes, souvenir shops & restaurants. Lama Temple (33 min)
Ornate Tibetan Buddhist temple complex built in 1694 & featuring bronze statues & incense burners. Summer Palace (24 min)
Lakefront palace renowned for its ornate temples & artworks plus its lavishly landscaped grounds. Forbidden City (37 min)
Completed in 1420, this palace complex with 980 buildings features a museum with art & artifacts. National Museum of China (35 min)
Free, massive (2.2 million-sq.-ft.) museum of Chinese history & art with more than 1 million relics. Kunming Lake (24 min)
Covering 3/4 of the palace grounds, this peaceful lake offers boat rides, a hiking trail & tours. Tiananmen Square (33 min)
Historic, massive city square (one of the world's largest) & meeting place, featuring a 37m obelisk. | 
