Jingshan Park

The beautiful landscaped garden in the center of Beijing covers 32.3 hectares and faces the north gate of the Forbidden City. Climb Jingshan Hill, which used to be the highest point in the city,for a full and clear view of the Forbidden City.

The hill, made with the earth removed to create the moat surrounding the Forbidden City, has five peaks, on each of which sits a pavilion. It is from the the Wanchun Pavilion (Ten Thousand Spring Pavilion), on the middle peak, that visitors will see the resplendent and magnificent  Forbidden City to the south, and the dignified Bell and Drum Towers to the north, as well as the White Dagoba in Beihai Park to the west.

Cost: 2 yuan

Opening Hours: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. (June to August)

6 a.m. - 9 p.m. (April, May, September, October)

6 a.m. - 8 p.m. (November to March)

Transport: Take a number 5 bus from the west side of Tian'anmen Gate to get off at the western gate of the park. Or take a taxi.

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