introduce

Located on the central axis of Beijing, Jingshan Park was the royal garden of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The middle peak in the park used to be the commanding height of the old Beijing city. The pavilion on the middle peak is called "Wanchun Pavilion". Great place for a panoramic view of the Forbidden City.

Tour route and time

Jingshan Park has three gates, east, west and south, and most tourists enter from the south gate (opposite the Shenwu Gate of the Forbidden City). The area of ​​the park is small, and there are quite a lot of scenic spot signs. It usually takes 15-20 minutes to go from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain.

Wanchun Pavilion overlooks the panorama of the Forbidden City

If you look at the Wanchun Pavilion, you can see the panorama of the Forbidden City in the south; you can see the Bell and Drum Tower on the central axis in the north; you can see the White Pagoda in the North Sea in the west; Of course, this is under the premise that there is no smog in Beijing. In front of the Wanchun Pavilion, there is also a sign of "Beijing City Center", which is the center of the capital.

The old locust tree where Emperor Chongzhen hanged himself

There is also a well-known scenic spot in the park, which is the place where Emperor Chongzhen of Ming Dynasty hanged himself. At the east foot of Jingshan Mountain, there used to be an old locust tree. It is said that when Li Zicheng invaded Beijing at the end of the year, Emperor Chongzhen fled here and hanged himself with his own belt. During the ten-year turmoil, the old pagoda tree was cut down as the "four olds". In 1981, a new ancient pagoda tree was transplanted on the original site.

Other buildings and sights

The main buildings in Jingshan include: the Qiwang Tower for offering sacrifices to Confucius; the Shouhuang Hall behind Jingshan Mountain (a place for the Ming and Qing emperors to rest, store portraits and worship ancestors); the Yongsi Hall and Guande Hall on the east side As well as Huguo Zhongyi Temple and five peak pavilions.

Jingshan Park is now also a leisure place for Beijing citizens to sing and dance. You can see many folk choirs singing revolutionary songs and folk songs here. When the weather is good, some locals like to get off work and go directly to the top of the park to enjoy and photograph the sunset.

There are tens of thousands of peonies, peonies and other flowers in the park, and there are flower exhibitions in spring, summer and autumn. In addition, there is a shooting service point in the park, where you can change into Qing Dynasty costumes and take pictures of emperors or grids, which requires an additional fee.

opening hours

April 1-October 31 06:30-21:00; November 1-March 31 next year 06:30-20:00

Preferential treatment policy

child:Children under 1.2 meters or 6 years old (including 6 years old), free of charge
elder:Foreign tourists aged 60 and above from other provinces and cities and foreign tourists can enter the park with their ID cards, passports and other valid documents; Valid certificate, half price
the disabled:The disabled can enter the park with a valid disability card (certificate), free of charge
soldier:Active soldiers, retired soldiers and armed police officers and soldiers enter the park with valid certificates, free of charge
retirees:Admission to the park with a retirement certificate is free
minor:6 years old (not included) to 18 years old (included), half price
social security recipients:Receive a certificate with social security funds, half price

Service Facilities

PARKING LOT:[Scenic Parking Lot] Reference price: ¥10/time; Address: Next to Jingshan Park, Jingshanqian Street, Xicheng District, Beijing; Storage space: 200
stroller rental:Reference price: deposit 600, free within two hours, 10 yuan per hour for more than 2 hours; address: South Gate Tourist Service Center
rain gear rental:Reference price: 5 yuan within three days, 1 yuan per day for more than three days, a deposit of 50 yuan is required; address: South Gate Tourist Service Center
wheelchair rental:Reference price: free within 2 hours (after more than 2 hours, it will be charged at 10 yuan/hour); address: South Gate Tourist Service Center; ID card and deposit of 600 yuan are required
bathroom:There are restrooms in the scenic area, which are near the Shouhuang Palace, East Gate and other facilities, and are marked with eye-catching signs.
Infant room:Address: There is a baby care center near the South Gate Tourist Service Center of Jingshan Park Scenic Area
FOOD:There are restaurants in the park, which are near the south gate and marked with eye-catching signs.

must see tips

Wanchun Pavilion is a good place for overlooking and shooting panoramas. When the weather is good, there will be many people (especially at sunrise and sunset). If you want to find a good angle to shoot, you must go there early.