Jingshan Park

Great park on a hill overlooking the Forbidden City, the best views are from highest point in the park. There are quite a few steps to reach the top, and there are several rest points along the way. Depending on the weather the views are good, and surprisingly the Forbidden City has many trees among the orange tiled roofs. There are a few snack/drink vendors and a couple of cafes in the park. We visited mid morning and the crowds were small, no queueing or pushing required! 1 to 2 hours should be enough time for most visits.

🌸 Peaceful Escape in the Heart of Beijing — Jingshan Park (景山公园) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) I recently visited Jingshan Park in Beijing, China — and absolutely loved the place! 🌿 🏞️ Beautiful Scenery: The park is surrounded by green trees, colorful flowers, and traditional Chinese pavilions. It’s clean, calm, and full of natural beauty. ⏰ Short but Sweet Visit: Our tour company allowed only a short stay, so we couldn’t climb to the top of the hill. Still, even from the lower level, the park looked amazing and offered great photo spots. 💭 Impression: It’s peaceful, well-maintained, and perfect for a relaxing walk or photography. The atmosphere is truly refreshing — you can feel both nature and culture blending together. 📸 Photos: I’ve uploaded some of my favorite pictures — hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed the visit! ✨ Next Time: I’ll definitely hike up to the hilltop to see the panoramic view of Beijing city. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Beijing!

Beautiful view and relaxing place! I visited Jingshan Park in the evening and it was quite crowded, but totally worth it. The walk up the hill isn’t too steep, and once you reach the top, the view is absolutely stunning — you can see the entire Forbidden City stretched out right in front of you. The golden sunset over the rooftops makes it even more magical. It’s a perfect spot for photos, relaxing, or just taking a quiet moment above the busy city. Even with many visitors, the park still feels peaceful and full of history. Highly recommend visiting around sunset for the best atmosphere!

Lovely park with lots of walking paths. Take the one "uphill" and it will take you to the Wanchun Pavilion (c. 1750) at the top. Great views in all directions and a great place to see the size of the Forbidden City.

September 2025 5* Famous park in Beijing to get the top view of Forbidden city and Beijing skyline. The park is very nice and you need to climb stairs to reach high point. Compare to other park, this remains open till 8 pm and you can get good night view from the top. There is 360 deck so you can see forbidden city on one side and city view on the other side.

Jingshan Park is one of Beijing’s most historic and scenic spots. Famous as the site where the last Ming emperor tragically ended his life, the park today is a peaceful green space that offers some of the best panoramic views of the Forbidden City. Climbing the hill is not difficult, and from the top pavilion you’re rewarded with a sweeping perspective of the imperial palace’s golden rooftops stretching out in perfect symmetry. On clear days, the view is truly breathtaking and one of the best places to capture the scale of old Beijing.

I arrived 5ish, getting tickets on the spot is a breeze. Crowded but not as bad as other touristy spots. With patience and persistence you will surely get a spot to take scenic pics. I’m short in statute so can’t say my vantage point is ideal. Spotted two resident cat, one of which seemed to be zzz on the job 😂 all in all I spent 20 mins or so in the park as it was getting dark. All in all, it’s a Rmb2 well spent

A well maintained, beautiful park right outside of the forbidden city the artificial hill is both the geographic center of imperial Beijing and an excellent place for views of the forbidden city there is a nominal fee to enter the grounds that amounts to less than one dollar.