Beijing Capital International Airport 54 min
Jietai Temple (18 min)
Tang-dynasty Buddhist temple with a 3-tiered ordination altar & centuries-old pine trees. Badachu (24 min)
Autumn leaf color, park, and buddhism Capital Museum (31 min)
Modern museum housing exhibits of ancient Chinese statues, porcelain, paintings & cultural relics. Badachu Park (26 min) Yuanmingyuan Park (38 min)
Park featuring colorful gardens & ruins dating from 1707 & burned during Second Opium War of 1860. Beijing Botanical Garden (25 min)
Sizable botanical park with walking trails, a greenhouse & diverse plant & flower species. Kunming Lake (31 min)
Covering 3/4 of the palace grounds, this peaceful lake offers boat rides, a hiking trail & tours. Beijing Shijingshan Amusement Park (20 min)
Family amusement park featuring a castle & rides like roller coasters, a Ferris wheel & river rafts. Marco Polo Bridge (25 min)
Granite bridge dating from 1192 & rebuilt in 1698, praised by the explorer & flanked by stone lions. Beijing Zoo (33 min)
Venerable zoo, founded in 1906, with traditional landscaping & native animals such as pandas. Beijing World Park (35 min)
47-hectare theme park representing different areas of the world, with replicas of famous landmarks. The Summer Palace (32 min)
Palace, lake, history, and architecture Xiangshan Park (33 min)
Park, autumn leaf color, and historic site Central Radio & TV Tower (26 min)
TV & radio tower featuring a revolving restaurant & open-air observation deck with panoramic views. Summer Palace (31 min)
Lakefront palace renowned for its ornate temples & artworks plus its lavishly landscaped grounds. | 
