Beijing Capital International Airport 38 min
Jingshan Park (36 min) Historic 57-acre park located on a hill & offering views of the Forbidden City. Xiangshan Park (36 min) Park, autumn leaf color, and historic site Beihai Park (36 min) First opened to the public in 1925, this 69-hectare former imperial park features a massive lake. 798 Art Zone (33 min) Decommissioned factory buildings now holding artist studios & exhibits, vendors & eateries. Forbidden City (37 min) Completed in 1420, this palace complex with 980 buildings features a museum with art & artifacts. Yuanmingyuan Park (33 min) Park featuring colorful gardens & ruins dating from 1707 & burned during Second Opium War of 1860. National Stadium (24 min) Iconic stadium known as the Bird's Nest built for the Olympics & now hosting concerts & sports. Drum Tower and Bell Tower of Beijing (29 min) Red watchtower reconstructed in 1420, offering views & performances with replica Ming dynasty drums. Kunming Lake (29 min) Covering 3/4 of the palace grounds, this peaceful lake offers boat rides, a hiking trail & tours. Tiananmen (42 min) Symbolic, famed gateway to the Forbidden City dating to the 15th century but rebuilt many times. Summer Palace (29 min) Lakefront palace renowned for its ornate temples & artworks plus its lavishly landscaped grounds. Lama Temple (29 min) Ornate Tibetan Buddhist temple complex built in 1694 & featuring bronze statues & incense burners. The Palace Museum (41 min) Massive palace complex & museum featuring tours, art exhibits & restaurants. Beijing Zoo (28 min) Venerable zoo, founded in 1906, with traditional landscaping & native animals such as pandas. Houhai (27 min) Picturesque lake known for its shoreline of bustling bars, cafes, souvenir shops & restaurants. |