Quick Answer
Jingshan Park opens 06:00–21:00 from April to October and 06:30–20:00 from November to March, with entry ending 30 minutes before closing. A regular adult ticket costs CNY 2; exhibition tickets cost CNY 10. Buy at the gate or through the official Beijing parks WeChat account, and bring your passport for online-ticket entry.
Jingshan is north of the Forbidden City and east of Beihai Park. After leaving the Forbidden City’s northern side, confirm the park entrance and road crossing before continuing. The viewpoint involves an uphill climb; allow for steps and a separate ticket check.
The Beijing official page lists high season hours as opening at 06:00, last admission at 20:30 and closing at 21:00 from April 1 to October 31. Low season hours are opening at 06:30, last admission at 19:30 and closing at 20:00 from November 1 to March 31.
The official page lists a full-price adult ticket as CNY 2, or CNY 10 during exhibition periods. Discount tickets may apply. Re-check the official page before visiting because ticket rules can change around events.
Clear mornings and sunset windows are best for the Forbidden City view. If you plan around sunset, check the season-specific last admission time first and leave enough time to climb to the viewpoint.
Experience the best two yuan you’ll ever spend in Beijing! Jingshan Park is a perfect choice for your visit. With an entrance fee of just two yuan, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Forbidden City from above. The park is alive with springtime beauty and dotted with ancient architecture, making it an ideal spring getaway.
