Beijing Capital International Airport 56 min
Beijing World Park (25 min) 47-hectare theme park representing different areas of the world, with replicas of famous landmarks. Longtan Lake Park (32 min) Public park developed around a large lake, with many pavilions and bridges dotting its perimeter. Temple of Heaven (32 min) Renowned temple complex from 1420 featuring distinctive circular buildings set in a popular park. Wanping Fortress (29 min) Zhengyangmen (35 min) Iconic gatehouse originally built in 1419 as part of Beijing's city wall, now offering a museum. Beijing Antique Market (32 min) Bustling market boasting lots of stalls selling jewelry, antiques, household decor & crafts. Niujie Mosque (28 min) This historic place of worship is the largest & oldest mosque in Beijing & houses cultural relics. Marco Polo Bridge (28 min) Granite bridge dating from 1192 & rebuilt in 1698, praised by the explorer & flanked by stone lions. Taoranting Park (28 min) Spacious park founded during the Qing dynasty, with walking paths around several lakes & pavilions. Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (30 min) Large gallery of exhibits related to the military conflict between China & Japan from 1937 to 1945. Mausoleum of Mao Zedong (33 min) Famed museum & mausoleum devoted to Mao Zedong & housing exhibits plus the former leader's remains. Beijing Dashilan (35 min) A lively, centuries-old commercial street lined with souvenir shops, tea houses & small eateries. Hongqiao Market (30 min) Huge marketplace famous for trading in pearls with around a million visitors each year. Capital Museum (29 min) Modern museum housing exhibits of ancient Chinese statues, porcelain, paintings & cultural relics. Fayuan Temple (29 min) Prominent Buddhist temple featuring historical relics, a bell & drum tower & bronze lion sculptures. |