Jingshan Park

景山公园 · Jǐngshān Gōngyuán

A hill just north of the Forbidden City with the best view over the palace roofs.

Booking recommendedBring your passport1 hour

Tip

Go straight from the Forbidden City exit and climb to Wanchun Pavilion in the late afternoon.

Opening hours: Apr–Oct 06:00–21:00, Nov–Mar 06:30–20:00.
Price: ¥2
How to book: Listed on bjgyol.com.cn (English option), which accepts passports. Beijing’s government also suggests phoning 010-66055431 a day ahead.
Getting there: Walk from the Forbidden City’s north exit
Address in Chinese: 北京市西城区景山西街44号

Photo: そらみみ · CC BY-SA 4.0

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From other travelers

In the encyclopedia

Encyclopedia · Ideas and beliefsFeng shui 风水The artificial hill raised north of the palace, traditionally seen as its protective “mountain” behind; great view over the roofs.

Travel guides

Beijing in 4 days: a practical itinerary with booking timesForbidden City, Great Wall, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace in four days, with a checklist of when each booking opens and how to avoid Mondays.

Sources

Checked against these sources on 2026-09-27. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.

english.beijing.gov.cn

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