Beijing Capital International Airport 8 min
Temple of the Sun (33 min)
Remains of a 16th-century temple in landscaped surrounds with trees, gardens & a lake. Beijing Dongyue Temple (31 min)
Centuries-old Taoist sacred site with many ghoulish sculptures dedicated to the afterlife. Beijing central business district (32 min)
Modern architecture, art, architecture, and landscape architecture Chaoyang Park (28 min)
Expansive park with a lake featuring leafy trails, sport fields & courts, gardens & a fairground. National Stadium (27 min)
Iconic stadium known as the Bird's Nest built for the Olympics & now hosting concerts & sports. The China World Trade Center (30 min)
Set of 3 soaring buildings with modern hotels, an exhibition hall & an upscale shopping mall. UCCA Center for Contemporary Art (23 min)
Modern paintings, sculpture & multimedia installations showcased in an industrial-chic space. CCTV Headquarters (31 min)
Contemporary, 44-story skyscraper by Rem Koolhaas featuring a geometric shape & housing TV offices. Lama Temple (26 min)
Ornate Tibetan Buddhist temple complex built in 1694 & featuring bronze statues & incense burners. China Science and Technology Museum (31 min)
Interactive themed science & technology exhibits for adults & children, with multiple theaters. Beijing Temple of Confucius (28 min)
14th-century Confucian temple with grounds including monumental pavilions, gates & carvings. China Railway Museum (22 min)
Massive museum in a test track facility, displaying antique train engines on exhibition tracks. Guozijian (28 min)
Established in 1306, this important university used to be known as the finest in China. Beijing Olympic Park (28 min)
Expansive walkway built for the 2008 Olympics & showcasing contemporary stadiums & many sculptures. 798 Art Zone (23 min)
Decommissioned factory buildings now holding artist studios & exhibits, vendors & eateries. | 
