Jingshan Park
Jingshan Park
4.5
6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
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Located on the highest point in Beijing City, this park was built in 1179 during the Jin Dynasty and today provides visitors with sweeping views of the Forbidden City located below.
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- Christian MCopenhagen, Denmark5,962 contributionsA Nice View of the Forbidden City’s RoofsThe park is said to be especially worth visiting in the morning when there’s tai chi and a charming local life. Later in the day, when we visited, the main attraction is to hike up the park’s small hill (takes no more than 10 minutes) and enjoy the view over to the Forbidden City. However, it's mostly the roofs that you can get a decent picture of.Visited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 12 June 2024
- Ltravel88United States121 contributionsMagnificent views of Forbidden CityThe views of Forbidden City from Wanchun Pavilion at this park were amazing; it was definitely worth the time to go to Jingshan Park. In fact I found it to be such a lovely park it would have been nice to spend more time there. We climbed up to two pavilions of the five and saw a nice bonsai collection. There is a gift shop that had very unique items I hadn't seen anywhere else though pricey.Visited July 2024Travelled with familyWritten 31 July 2024
- msnakimSingapore2,690 contributionsFor that picture perfect postcard photoJingshan park is a must go, if you wanted a good aerial photo of the Forbidden City. We entered by the less crowded East Gate, and walked up the slope. The incline was gentle, so it was very manageable, even for someone who seldom exercises.Visited September 2024Travelled with familyWritten 7 September 2024
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PBlyth
Tampa, FL254 contributions
Jan 2020
This park was built on the debris excavated when the moat surrounding the Forbidden City was dug many years ago. Since that time it has become overgrown with mature trees and there are numerous paths you can stroll on. At the very top of the highest hill there is a small building from which you can get a great view of the Forbidden City to the South and Olympic Park to the North. It seems to be a favorite for photographers. Definitely a beautiful place to relax and get a 360 degree view of Beijing.
Written 9 April 2020
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KW M
Belfast, UK539 contributions
Oct 2020
The park is just behind the Forbidden City.
It is a very typical Chinese style park, which means it is well cared for and laid out very well. The temples are typical in the Chinese style, as you will see in hundreds of places, but still nice. The view of the Forbidden City and the rest of Beijing is why you come to the park and make the climb, it is the highest ground in BJ. It is not a huge park and will take you only a short period of time to walk around, but you can easily spend much longer wandering and exploring. Admission was 2RMB, needed to show our passports to get tickets. Likely nice place to view sunrise and sunsets. Certainly worth the visit.
It is a very typical Chinese style park, which means it is well cared for and laid out very well. The temples are typical in the Chinese style, as you will see in hundreds of places, but still nice. The view of the Forbidden City and the rest of Beijing is why you come to the park and make the climb, it is the highest ground in BJ. It is not a huge park and will take you only a short period of time to walk around, but you can easily spend much longer wandering and exploring. Admission was 2RMB, needed to show our passports to get tickets. Likely nice place to view sunrise and sunsets. Certainly worth the visit.
Written 24 October 2020
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Ltravel88
United States121 contributions
July 2024 • Family
The views of Forbidden City from Wanchun Pavilion at this park were amazing; it was definitely worth the time to go to Jingshan Park. In fact I found it to be such a lovely park it would have been nice to spend more time there. We climbed up to two pavilions of the five and saw a nice bonsai collection. There is a gift shop that had very unique items I hadn't seen anywhere else though pricey.
Written 31 July 2024
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Christian M
Copenhagen, Denmark5,962 contributions
June 2024 • Couples
The park is said to be especially worth visiting in the morning when there’s tai chi and a charming local life.
Later in the day, when we visited, the main attraction is to hike up the park’s small hill (takes no more than 10 minutes) and enjoy the view over to the Forbidden City.
However, it's mostly the roofs that you can get a decent picture of.
Later in the day, when we visited, the main attraction is to hike up the park’s small hill (takes no more than 10 minutes) and enjoy the view over to the Forbidden City.
However, it's mostly the roofs that you can get a decent picture of.
Written 12 June 2024
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PaulSiow
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia2,697 contributions
Apr 2019
After we exited from the Forbidden Palace, we crossed the road and directly in front of the exit is Jingshan Park. Climbed to the top and we were rewarded with a complete view of the Forbidden Palace in front of us. However, you may need to jostle for space to the take the 'perfect' photo as there were many tourists. Worth the climb however tired we may be after visiting the Forbidden Palace.
Written 4 March 2020
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Kyle Ciulla
Beijing, China347 contributions
Nov 2019 • Solo
If you go to the palace museum, then you enter one way and exit the other. I know you are tired because of the walking, but when are you going to be in China again. Walk across the street and go here and climb to the top. You get a view of the whole forbidden city, which is spectacular! Do not overlook this!
Written 4 February 2020
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msnakim
Singapore2,690 contributions
Sept 2024 • Family
Jingshan park is a must go, if you wanted a good aerial photo of the Forbidden City. We entered by the less crowded East Gate, and walked up the slope. The incline was gentle, so it was very manageable, even for someone who seldom exercises.
Written 7 September 2024
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KodoDrummer
Buenos Aires, Argentina70,623 contributions
Sept 2020
There is much to see at Jingshan Park. On this visit we walked the zigzagging paths, enjoyed the flowers in the gardens, walked to the hilltop for the awesome views of the Forbidden City, and visited a temple.
Written 4 October 2020
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andromachi
Athens15 contributions
Nice park. We were taken there by a private guide after visiting FC and at the end of the tour we were invited by her to be educated about teas of China in the tea house in the premises of the park. After a ten minute exhibition and tasting of mediocre tea we were forced to buy expensive unlabelled tins of tea : 300 grams of different teas 185 usd after bargaining. Always feels bad to be taken for a ride.. we could have bought the same teas in other places for 50 usd.
Written 18 April 2015
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Smeets P
London, UK9,370 contributions
There 5 pergolas in Jingshan Park the middle, higher pergola have the panoramic view of Beijing city and Forbidden City. This pergola has Buddha temple and many people prayed there with incence. I spent some time in Jingshan Park as the locals were exercising, dancing and singing there.
Some of the locals were having a picnic there as well.
As I am keen on music, I stopped at the group who were performing near exit to the Beihai park. They said that one of the singers was from Beijing Opera and they sang there sometimes on sundays.
I really enjoyed being in this park and made friends with locals.
Some of the locals were having a picnic there as well.
As I am keen on music, I stopped at the group who were performing near exit to the Beihai park. They said that one of the singers was from Beijing Opera and they sang there sometimes on sundays.
I really enjoyed being in this park and made friends with locals.
Written 19 December 2010
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Will this park close like most other public tourist places in Beijing do to coronavirus?
Written 25 January 2020
This park is not closed but there’s a possibility it will be closed since you need to buy tickets to get in. Forbidden City was closed.
Written 28 January 2020
Looking for a good place to eat near Jingshan Park. 😁
Written 16 August 2019
As it’s downtown and touristic attraction I would go to some small streets just few hundred meter away
Written 16 August 2019
Bonjour,
Ma fille est handicapée : savez-vous svp si c'est possible de monter en haut de la colline en taxi ?
Merci,
Louis
Written 3 March 2019
No creo, el acceso es a pie
Written 6 March 2019
Добрый день!
Нет, в парке не продается еда и напитки.
Written 9 December 2017
Que costo tiene la entrada al parque?
Gracias Viajeros
Written 17 January 2017
Creo que eran 4RMB en verano para turistas sin el carne de estudiante internacional, con el carne son 2 RMB. Una miseria jaja
Written 17 January 2017
Hi,
Where can i exit the park? Is it from the east side or the north?
and how can i get to the Dongsi Subway station from Jingshan Park?
thx
Written 18 June 2015
Daisy D
New York City, New York
Can i rent a bike nearby and ride in Jingshan park?
Written 10 February 2015
Hi Daisy, there are bicycle rental companies, like Bike Beijing and the others, but Beijing does not allow riding in the parks. If you want to ride a comfortable tour around town and learn what's going on: check in on WanLin Bicycle Tours and join one of the tours they have. They provide bicycles and show you around. Have fun in Beijing!
Written 12 February 2015
Daisy D
New York City, New York
Can i rent a bike nearby and ride in Jingshan park?
Written 10 February 2015
I do not believe you can enter the park with a bicycle.
Written 27 February 2015
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