Beijing Capital International Airport 56 min
Great Hall of the People (33 min)
Massive home to the National People's Congress built in 1959, with public tours when not in session. Beijing World Park (26 min)
47-hectare theme park representing different areas of the world, with replicas of famous landmarks. Temple of Heaven (32 min)
Renowned temple complex from 1420 featuring distinctive circular buildings set in a popular park. Mausoleum of Mao Zedong (33 min)
Famed museum & mausoleum devoted to Mao Zedong & housing exhibits plus the former leader's remains. Tiananmen (35 min)
Symbolic, famed gateway to the Forbidden City dating to the 15th century but rebuilt many times. Tiananmen Square (33 min)
Historic, massive city square (one of the world's largest) & meeting place, featuring a 37m obelisk. National Museum of China (37 min)
Free, massive (2.2 million-sq.-ft.) museum of Chinese history & art with more than 1 million relics. Marco Polo Bridge (28 min)
Granite bridge dating from 1192 & rebuilt in 1698, praised by the explorer & flanked by stone lions. National Centre for the Performing Arts (33 min)
Titanium-encased, egg-shaped performance hall hosting a range of concerts, ballets, operas & shows. Monument to the People's Heroes (36 min)
Imposing obelisk built between 1952 & 1958 to commemorate those who died struggling for Communism. Niujie Mosque (28 min)
This historic place of worship is the largest & oldest mosque in Beijing & houses cultural relics. Capital Museum (29 min)
Modern museum housing exhibits of ancient Chinese statues, porcelain, paintings & cultural relics. Happy Valley Beijing (32 min)
Fun park with themed areas that include roller coasters & other thrill rides, plus a train & shows. Beijing Antique Market (32 min)
Bustling market boasting lots of stalls selling jewelry, antiques, household decor & crafts. Zhengyangmen (36 min)
Iconic gatehouse originally built in 1419 as part of Beijing's city wall, now offering a museum. | 
