Beijing Capital International Airport 9 min
Shichahai (28 min)
Scenic park with 10 temples surrounding 3 large, tree-lined lakes, with walking paths & boating. 798 Art Zone (17 min)
Decommissioned factory buildings now holding artist studios & exhibits, vendors & eateries. Beijing Temple of Confucius (22 min)
14th-century Confucian temple with grounds including monumental pavilions, gates & carvings. UCCA Center for Contemporary Art (17 min)
Modern paintings, sculpture & multimedia installations showcased in an industrial-chic space. Jingshan Park (32 min)
Historic 57-acre park located on a hill & offering views of the Forbidden City. Houhai (27 min)
Picturesque lake known for its shoreline of bustling bars, cafes, souvenir shops & restaurants. Chaoyang Park (22 min)
Expansive park with a lake featuring leafy trails, sport fields & courts, gardens & a fairground. Prince Gong Mansion (32 min)
This grand, well-preserved 1777 mansion with courtyards & gardens now houses a museum. Drum Tower and Bell Tower of Beijing (25 min)
Red watchtower reconstructed in 1420, offering views & performances with replica Ming dynasty drums. CCTV Headquarters (25 min)
Contemporary, 44-story skyscraper by Rem Koolhaas featuring a geometric shape & housing TV offices. Guozijian (23 min)
Established in 1306, this important university used to be known as the finest in China. National Stadium (22 min)
Iconic stadium known as the Bird's Nest built for the Olympics & now hosting concerts & sports. Beijing Ancient Observatory (25 min)
Dating to 1442, this former observatory is now a museum exhibiting ancient astronomical gear. Lama Temple (21 min)
Ornate Tibetan Buddhist temple complex built in 1694 & featuring bronze statues & incense burners. Beijing Olympic Park (22 min)
Expansive walkway built for the 2008 Olympics & showcasing contemporary stadiums & many sculptures. | 
