Beijing Capital International Airport 34 min
Beijing Temple of Confucius (33 min)
14th-century Confucian temple with grounds including monumental pavilions, gates & carvings. Lama Temple (32 min)
Ornate Tibetan Buddhist temple complex built in 1694 & featuring bronze statues & incense burners. Longtan Lake Park (25 min)
Public park developed around a large lake, with many pavilions and bridges dotting its perimeter. Beijing Dongyue Temple (26 min)
Centuries-old Taoist sacred site with many ghoulish sculptures dedicated to the afterlife. CCTV Headquarters (22 min)
Contemporary, 44-story skyscraper by Rem Koolhaas featuring a geometric shape & housing TV offices. Hongqiao Market (29 min)
Huge marketplace famous for trading in pearls with around a million visitors each year. Chaoyang Park (26 min)
Expansive park with a lake featuring leafy trails, sport fields & courts, gardens & a fairground. Beijing Ancient Observatory (26 min)
Dating to 1442, this former observatory is now a museum exhibiting ancient astronomical gear. The China World Trade Center (22 min)
Set of 3 soaring buildings with modern hotels, an exhibition hall & an upscale shopping mall. Beijing Antique Market (26 min)
Bustling market boasting lots of stalls selling jewelry, antiques, household decor & crafts. Beijing central business district (21 min)
Modern architecture, art, architecture, and landscape architecture UCCA Center for Contemporary Art (29 min)
Modern paintings, sculpture & multimedia installations showcased in an industrial-chic space. 798 Art Zone (28 min)
Decommissioned factory buildings now holding artist studios & exhibits, vendors & eateries. Temple of the Sun (25 min)
Remains of a 16th-century temple in landscaped surrounds with trees, gardens & a lake. Happy Valley Beijing (24 min)
Fun park with themed areas that include roller coasters & other thrill rides, plus a train & shows. | 
