After your visit to the Forbidden City , exit at the north gate and visit JingShan Park just across the street. The views on top of the hill are fantastic and the entrance fee is only 2 RMB.

Best view of Forbidden City from the top of Jingshan Park . However, I think it’s best to go there later in the afternoon, such as 4-5pm so you can have a better view .

Great view of the Forbidden City . Pretty easy hike up, just note that smog may obscure your view . Tbh liked it better than the actual city .

Spectacular view of the entire Forbidden City 紫禁城 on top of the hill from Jingshan Park here. Superb indeed. 12122014 北京

Beautiful park but the pollution to see the Forbidden city was so bad that I barely could see the view . Although the other side was better (picture)

Jingshan Park is a public park covering 23 hectares immediately north of the Forbidden City in the Imperial City area of Beijing, China. The focal point is the artificial hill Jingshan.

Get the local famous shaobing @ RMB 1 just across the east gate. Morning long queue. Still open around 4 PM, don't know when it close but for sure at 6 the door close.

Only $2rmb to go here. Come at sunset and it’s a great view of the whole city . Easy walk up the steps or pathway from any entrance.

The last emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Chongzhen, committed suicide here in 1644. After murdering his family, he hung himself on the Guilty Chinese Scholartree (罪槐). The current tree is a replacement.

Be sure to make the trip to Jingshan park , and get there early to reserve a spot to view the sunset overlooking The Forbidden City .

Looking out from the top of the hill at Jingshan Park , enjoy a breath taking view of The Forbidden City and a spectacular panorama of Beijing.

Awesome view of the forbidden city , steep climb to the top though.

U just pay 2rmb for entering to the park that have most beautiful views from every side of it, u can see forbidden city from above n lakes n city , very peaceful

The 45.7-meter (150 ft) high artificial hill was constructed in the Yongle era of the Ming Dynasty entirely from the soil excavated in forming the moats of the Imperial Palace and nearby canals .

Come here in the morning to see local senior people's social activities, and have an overlook of Forbidden City

Amazing view on forbidden palace and great place to relax in the city , you can see all Beijing old and modern. Great spot

Suggested itinerary is to visit Jingshan Park after the Forbidden City in the morning. No nearby subway stations . Tourist bus brings back you to Tiananmen station.

My favorite place in Beijing, come before sunset on a clear day

Beautiful view on the forbidden city and the whole of beijing. When it is very cold you can see the people iceskating at Beihai Park !

Fantastic views of Beijing. Best to come before the sunset and see light come on the buildings. Great for dates.

The rooftops of the Forbidden City appear sparkling gold in the sunset . Get there early, too many photographers with tripods.

Best view in Beijing , period. with a short hike .

Located in the middle of the Central Axis of Beijing, in the north of the Forbidden City , named of the ¨Jingshan¨ hill which is the highest point of the central city ... Read more

Great view all over the city and beautiful park with blossoming trees and flowers .

Best view of it all.

Visit in the Spring time for the amazing carpet of tulips

Nice views , nature, nice walks, some architecture and history.

Go after visiting the forbidden city for a breathtaking view of it

See the sun plunge behind the Forbidden City from an oasis of flowers and trees . Read more

Nearest subway station you can walk to is Andingmen. It is still quite far.

Time your view for sunset . Avoid the temptation to photograph the shrine .

good place to go in beijing. need to walk up the hill to see the buddha statue . but u can't take a picture of it.

The top of this hill undoubtedly provides the best views of Forbidden City

Bring your camera to shot Forbidden City and Beijing City .

You'd better choose a clear day, the bird view of Forbidden City . RMB 10 for a ticket

Breathtaking view of the entire Forbidden City from above. Go on a clear day and check out CBD skyline too. Best 2RMB you'll spend.

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Grab some lunch and climb to the top of the hill where the temple is. It's the best picnic spot in the city .

U gotta climb to the highest place! The view is mind blowing!!!

Amazing view

A bit crowded , but has a great view .

perfect sunrise on the top park pavilion after a drunk night.

Best spot for the bird view entire forbidden city .

Panoramic view from the temple on the Top of the hill

Beijing north south axis point

Visit in the morning. A fabulous Beijing experience.

Go right before sunset and you'll get the best view from the city

Beautiful view

Amazing views

Incredible views of the forbidden city from above!!