Beijing Capital International Airport 35 min
Houhai (37 min)
Picturesque lake known for its shoreline of bustling bars, cafes, souvenir shops & restaurants. Lama Temple (40 min)
Ornate Tibetan Buddhist temple complex built in 1694 & featuring bronze statues & incense burners. 798 Art Zone (43 min)
Decommissioned factory buildings now holding artist studios & exhibits, vendors & eateries. Kunming Lake (39 min)
Covering 3/4 of the palace grounds, this peaceful lake offers boat rides, a hiking trail & tours. Shichahai (38 min)
Scenic park with 10 temples surrounding 3 large, tree-lined lakes, with walking paths & boating. The Summer Palace (39 min)
Palace, lake, history, and architecture Beijing Olympic Park (35 min)
Expansive walkway built for the 2008 Olympics & showcasing contemporary stadiums & many sculptures. Beijing Zoo (39 min)
Venerable zoo, founded in 1906, with traditional landscaping & native animals such as pandas. Summer Palace (39 min)
Lakefront palace renowned for its ornate temples & artworks plus its lavishly landscaped grounds. National Stadium (35 min)
Iconic stadium known as the Bird's Nest built for the Olympics & now hosting concerts & sports. Beijing Temple of Confucius (41 min)
14th-century Confucian temple with grounds including monumental pavilions, gates & carvings. Beijing Botanical Garden (39 min)
Sizable botanical park with walking trails, a greenhouse & diverse plant & flower species. Prince Gong Mansion (43 min)
This grand, well-preserved 1777 mansion with courtyards & gardens now houses a museum. Yuanmingyuan Park (44 min)
Park featuring colorful gardens & ruins dating from 1707 & burned during Second Opium War of 1860. Drum Tower and Bell Tower of Beijing (39 min)
Red watchtower reconstructed in 1420, offering views & performances with replica Ming dynasty drums. | 
