Beijing Capital International Airport 36 min
Great Hall of the People (37 min)
Massive home to the National People's Congress built in 1959, with public tours when not in session. Chaoyang Park (29 min)
Expansive park with a lake featuring leafy trails, sport fields & courts, gardens & a fairground. Beijing Ancient Observatory (30 min)
Dating to 1442, this former observatory is now a museum exhibiting ancient astronomical gear. Zhengyangmen (37 min)
Iconic gatehouse originally built in 1419 as part of Beijing's city wall, now offering a museum. Mausoleum of Mao Zedong (35 min)
Famed museum & mausoleum devoted to Mao Zedong & housing exhibits plus the former leader's remains. Temple of Heaven (34 min)
Renowned temple complex from 1420 featuring distinctive circular buildings set in a popular park. Tiananmen (35 min)
Symbolic, famed gateway to the Forbidden City dating to the 15th century but rebuilt many times. Monument to the People's Heroes (37 min)
Imposing obelisk built between 1952 & 1958 to commemorate those who died struggling for Communism. CCTV Headquarters (27 min)
Contemporary, 44-story skyscraper by Rem Koolhaas featuring a geometric shape & housing TV offices. Forbidden City (37 min)
Completed in 1420, this palace complex with 980 buildings features a museum with art & artifacts. The Palace Museum (39 min)
Massive palace complex & museum featuring tours, art exhibits & restaurants. Beijing Antique Market (24 min)
Bustling market boasting lots of stalls selling jewelry, antiques, household decor & crafts. Tiananmen Square (35 min)
Historic, massive city square (one of the world's largest) & meeting place, featuring a 37m obelisk. National Museum of China (38 min)
Free, massive (2.2 million-sq.-ft.) museum of Chinese history & art with more than 1 million relics. Happy Valley Beijing (20 min)
Fun park with themed areas that include roller coasters & other thrill rides, plus a train & shows. | 
