Outdoors Xicheng, Beijing
Jingshan Park
An outdoor spot in Xicheng, Beijing, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Late afternoon.
Why go
Hill park directly north of the palace with a view over its golden roofs.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Beijing, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Forbidden City (Palace Museum), 1.0 km away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Xicheng
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 45 min
- Best time
- Late afternoon
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Beijing, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Forbidden City (Palace Museum)
The Ming and Qing imperial palace, nearly a thousand buildings behind red walls.
Sight · 1.0 km straight-line - 2Siji Minfu
Popular Peking duck chain carving crisp duck tableside at fair prices.
Food · 1.3 km straight-line - 3Shichahai Hutongs
Old alleyways around Houhai and the Drum and Bell Towers, best by bike or rickshaw.
Activity · 2.2 km straight-line - 4Houhai Bar Street
Lakeside bars with live music along the shore of Houhai.
Drinks · 2.3 km straight-line - 5Guijie (Ghost Street)
Street of restaurants lit by red lanterns, known for spicy crayfish and hot pot late into the night.
Food · 3.0 km straight-line - 6Temple of Heaven
Ming-era altar complex where emperors prayed for harvests, set in a large park.
Sight · 4.8 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Jingshan Park is a stop on our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More outdoor spots in Beijing
Another curated outdoor spot in Beijing. See the full Beijing guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Beijing run from 2°C in January to 33°C in July; July is usually the wettest month. For Jingshan Park itself, we suggest: Late afternoon.
Modelled monthly averages for Beijing from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Beijing weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Jingshan Park, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 44 Jing Shan Xi Jie, 景山 Xi Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China, 100009
- Coordinates
- 39.92510, 116.39684
- Destination
- Beijing, China
Jingshan Park: quick answers
How much time do you need at Jingshan Park?
Plan on about 45 minutes at Jingshan Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Jingshan Park?
Our pick: Late afternoon. Insider tip: Climb after the Forbidden City exit at the north gate.
Is Jingshan Park free?
Yes, we list Jingshan Park as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Jingshan Park?
Jingshan Park is at 44 Jing Shan Xi Jie, 景山 Xi Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China, 100009, in Xicheng. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Jingshan Park?
Jingshan Park appears on Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Jingshan Park to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Beijing.
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