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Best Places to Overlook Beijing

2020-02-18

  • Wanchun Pavilion in Jingshan Park

Located on the central axis of Beijing in the Ming and Qing Dynasties hundreds of years ago, Jingshan Park as a 4-A national scenic spot connects Beihai on its west and is separated with Shewu Gate of the Forbidden City by a street on its south. Moreover, Jingshan Mountain is the center of Beijing, with an altitude of 94.2 meters. Standing on its top, you can enjoy the panoramic view of Forbidden City and beyond. It is also a great place to appreciate the ancient flavors of Beijing.

Ticket price: 2 Yuan

Address: No. 44, West Jingshan Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 北京市西城区景山西街44号

  • Tower of Buddhist Incense in Summer Palace

The 41-meter Tower of Buddhist Incense is the main building in Summer Palace, located on the square base of 20 meters high on the front hill of Wanshou Mountain, opposite to Kunming Lake on its south, back against Zhihuihai. Standing in it, the magnificent, picturesque views around 10 Li are in your sight. Its surrounding buildings are expanded to its both sides symmetrically, thus forming a Tower of Buddhist Incense centered spectacular building group.

Ticket price: 30 Yuan for Summer Palace, additional 10 Yuan for Tower of Buddhist Incense

Address: No. 19, Xinjiangongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing 北京市海淀区新建宫门路19号

Transportation: Get off at Xiyuan Station or Beigongmen Station by Metro Line 4

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