Beijing Capital International Airport 40 min
National Stadium (35 min)
Iconic stadium known as the Bird's Nest built for the Olympics & now hosting concerts & sports. Beijing Olympic Park (34 min)
Expansive walkway built for the 2008 Olympics & showcasing contemporary stadiums & many sculptures. Drum Tower and Bell Tower of Beijing (39 min)
Red watchtower reconstructed in 1420, offering views & performances with replica Ming dynasty drums. Beijing Zoo (39 min)
Venerable zoo, founded in 1906, with traditional landscaping & native animals such as pandas. The Palace Museum (52 min)
Massive palace complex & museum featuring tours, art exhibits & restaurants. Shichahai (38 min)
Scenic park with 10 temples surrounding 3 large, tree-lined lakes, with walking paths & boating. Summer Palace (39 min)
Lakefront palace renowned for its ornate temples & artworks plus its lavishly landscaped grounds. Tiananmen (53 min)
Symbolic, famed gateway to the Forbidden City dating to the 15th century but rebuilt many times. Lama Temple (40 min)
Ornate Tibetan Buddhist temple complex built in 1694 & featuring bronze statues & incense burners. Houhai (37 min)
Picturesque lake known for its shoreline of bustling bars, cafes, souvenir shops & restaurants. 798 Art Zone (42 min)
Decommissioned factory buildings now holding artist studios & exhibits, vendors & eateries. Forbidden City (48 min)
Completed in 1420, this palace complex with 980 buildings features a museum with art & artifacts. Yuanmingyuan Park (46 min)
Park featuring colorful gardens & ruins dating from 1707 & burned during Second Opium War of 1860. Jingshan Park (47 min)
Historic 57-acre park located on a hill & offering views of the Forbidden City. Beihai Park (46 min)
First opened to the public in 1925, this 69-hectare former imperial park features a massive lake. | 
