Beijing Capital International Airport 19 min
Lama Temple (30 min)
Ornate Tibetan Buddhist temple complex built in 1694 & featuring bronze statues & incense burners. Shichahai (37 min)
Scenic park with 10 temples surrounding 3 large, tree-lined lakes, with walking paths & boating. Deshengmen (32 min)
The archery tower & barbican are the only remaining parts of this gate that was built in 1437. Drum Tower and Bell Tower of Beijing (34 min)
Red watchtower reconstructed in 1420, offering views & performances with replica Ming dynasty drums. Guozijian (32 min)
Established in 1306, this important university used to be known as the finest in China. Houhai (36 min)
Picturesque lake known for its shoreline of bustling bars, cafes, souvenir shops & restaurants. National Stadium (29 min)
Iconic stadium known as the Bird's Nest built for the Olympics & now hosting concerts & sports. Prince Gong Mansion (41 min)
This grand, well-preserved 1777 mansion with courtyards & gardens now houses a museum. 798 Art Zone (27 min)
Decommissioned factory buildings now holding artist studios & exhibits, vendors & eateries. UCCA Center for Contemporary Art (27 min)
Modern paintings, sculpture & multimedia installations showcased in an industrial-chic space. CCTV Headquarters (34 min)
Contemporary, 44-story skyscraper by Rem Koolhaas featuring a geometric shape & housing TV offices. Beijing Temple of Confucius (31 min)
14th-century Confucian temple with grounds including monumental pavilions, gates & carvings. Jingshan Park (41 min)
Historic 57-acre park located on a hill & offering views of the Forbidden City. Beijing Olympic Park (30 min)
Expansive walkway built for the 2008 Olympics & showcasing contemporary stadiums & many sculptures. Chaoyang Park (31 min)
Expansive park with a lake featuring leafy trails, sport fields & courts, gardens & a fairground. | 
