Beijing Capital International Airport 51 min
Tiananmen (39 min)
Symbolic, famed gateway to the Forbidden City dating to the 15th century but rebuilt many times. Mausoleum of Mao Zedong (38 min)
Famed museum & mausoleum devoted to Mao Zedong & housing exhibits plus the former leader's remains. Tiananmen Square (37 min)
Historic, massive city square (one of the world's largest) & meeting place, featuring a 37m obelisk. Xiangshan Park (30 min)
Park, autumn leaf color, and historic site Jingshan Park (43 min)
Historic 57-acre park located on a hill & offering views of the Forbidden City. Houhai (35 min)
Picturesque lake known for its shoreline of bustling bars, cafes, souvenir shops & restaurants. National Museum of China (40 min)
Free, massive (2.2 million-sq.-ft.) museum of Chinese history & art with more than 1 million relics. Summer Palace (28 min)
Lakefront palace renowned for its ornate temples & artworks plus its lavishly landscaped grounds. Yuanmingyuan Park (35 min)
Park featuring colorful gardens & ruins dating from 1707 & burned during Second Opium War of 1860. Beijing Shijingshan Amusement Park (15 min)
Family amusement park featuring a castle & rides like roller coasters, a Ferris wheel & river rafts. Drum Tower and Bell Tower of Beijing (36 min)
Red watchtower reconstructed in 1420, offering views & performances with replica Ming dynasty drums. Beihai Park (41 min)
First opened to the public in 1925, this 69-hectare former imperial park features a massive lake. Forbidden City (39 min)
Completed in 1420, this palace complex with 980 buildings features a museum with art & artifacts. Beijing Zoo (30 min)
Venerable zoo, founded in 1906, with traditional landscaping & native animals such as pandas. The Palace Museum (42 min)
Massive palace complex & museum featuring tours, art exhibits & restaurants. | 
