Free tour

Crown of Beijing: Forbidden City Panorama & Ming Dynasty Secrets at Jingshan Park

5.00

Excellent(2)

Beijing

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Annie

Registered on 7 May 2025

Hi! I'm Annie, a licensed bilingual (Chinese/English) guide passionate about bridging cultures through travel. By day, I work in international education designing cross-cultural programs; by freetime, I explore China’s hidden gems with curious travelers like you! I blend storytelling and interactive experiences to decode China’s history and modern quirks – from imperial temples to trendy tea houses. Let’s turn landmarks into life lessons and create memories！

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Key Attractions：

1. Wanchun Pavilion
Highest point (42.6m) on Beijing's central axis.
Panoramic views: Forbidden City (south), Beihai White Pagoda (west), Olympic Tower (north).

2. Chongzhen's Hanging Tree
Site where last Ming Emperor committed suicide in 1644.
Features a replica locust tree and historical plaques.

3. Shouhuang Palace
Qing Dynasty imperial ancestral shrine.
Exhibits: Royal portraits and ritual artifacts.

4. Five Buddha Pavilions
Symbolize Five Wisdom Buddhas (e.g., Wanchun for Vairocana).

5. Qiwang Lou
Qing-era study hall for Confucian rite

Entrance Ticket:
¥2 per adult ; Free for people aged 60+

Opening Hours:
Apr-Oct: 6:00-21:00 (last entry 20:30)
Nov-Mar: 6:30-20:00 (last entry 19:30)
Shouhuang Palace，Guande Hall，Huguo Zhongyi Temple：
8:00-18:00 （last entry 17:30）

Closures: Mondays (except public holidays)

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Jingshan Park, 44 Jing Shan Xi Jie, 景山 Xi Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China, 100009

Meeting Point: Jingshan Park South Gate The South Gate of Jingshan Park is directly opposite the Shenwu Gate of the Forbidden City in Beijing, and you can cross the road via an underground passage.

Outside visit

Jingshan Park

Jingshan Park South Gate: Meeting Point The South Gate of Jingshan Park is directly opposite the Shenwu Gate of the Forbidden City, and you can cross the road via an underground passage.

Outside visit

China

Outside visit

China

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).