Jingshan Park, Elevated imperial garden in Xicheng District, China.
The park spans 23 hectares north of the Forbidden City, featuring five peaks crowned with traditional Chinese pavilions for different purposes.
The artificial hill was formed during the Ming dynasty's Yongle period using soil excavated from the Imperial Palace moats and nearby waterways.
The park serves as a gathering space where residents practice traditional activities like opera singing and exercise during morning and evening hours.
The park operates from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM during peak season from April through October, with entrance fees of 2 CNY for adults.
Wanchun Pavilion marks the highest point of Beijing's central axis, providing a complete view of the Forbidden City's northern facade.
Location: Shichahai Subdistrict
Inception: 1928
Address: 1 Wen Jin Jie, 西安门 Xi Cheng Qu, China, 100034
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 06:30-09:00
Phone: +861064033225
GPS coordinates: 39.92361,116.39056
Latest update: June 10, 2025 16:57
Beijing offers photographers a mix of imperial palaces, Buddhist temples, traditional hutongs, and contemporary architecture. The city combines the Great Wall at Mutianyu and the Forbidden City with modern structures like the CCTV Headquarters and Bird's Nest stadium. Historic sites such as the Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace stand alongside the 798 Art Zone and Sanlitun's bars. From the Bell and Drum Towers to the National Centre for the Performing Arts, this collection includes locations across multiple districts. Nanluoguxiang Hutong and Yandaixiejie Hutong showcase traditional alleyways, while Beihai Park and Jingshan Park provide elevated viewpoints. Temples like Yonghe and Fayuan, plus the ruins of the Old Summer Palace, add to the city's architectural variety for social media content.
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