Imperial City Wall Relics Park

For those wishing to enjoy ginkgo trees, without venturing into imperial gardens or temples, Imperial City Wall Relics Park offers a delightful alternative. As suggested by its name, Imperial City Wall Relics Park was built on the remnants of the east Imperial City, and its ginkgo trees, planted after the park's construction, have become a notable feature of the park.

Beijing has been divided into three sections since the Yuan Dynasty: the central Forbidden City, the outer city, and the Imperial City lying between them. The Imperial City was dismantled in the early Republican period, but in the early 21st century, Imperial City Wall Relics Park was established on its remnants. The park is not only pleasing due to its four major scenic areas, but also because it serves as a historical and cultural corridor with numerous notable sites from modern Chinese history. Walking from south to north through the park, you can visit famous modern buildings such as the Western Returned Scholars Association, Lao She's former residence, the Red Building of Peking University, and the Sino-French University. The East Gate ruins unearthed during the park's construction are also partially displayed in a sunken exhibition area.

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Jingshan Park is a nearby popular destination with several attractions, including Qiwang Pavilion, Wufang Pavilion, Shouhuang Hall, Yong’en Hall, and the Peony Garden. The Wan Chun Pavilion sits at the highest point of Beijing's central axis, offering an unparalleled vantage point. From the mountaintop, you can see the entire Forbidden City to the south, bathed in the orange glow of the setting sun, making it exceptionally beautiful. To the west, you can view Beihai Park, with its green trees and white pagoda creating a delightful contrast. In autumn, when the leaves turn yellow, the whole area transforms into a picturesque fall scene, with the dry yellow leaves fluttering through the air like beautiful yellow butterflies, doubling the beauty of Jingshan Park. The red walls, yellow tiles, blue sky, and ginkgo trees create a scene so breathtaking that you can't bear to blink. Visiting Jingshan Park in autumn, although you're not looking directly at the ginkgo trees, the vibrant fall yellow and the red walls of the Forbidden City complement each other beautifully, adding a deeper layer of historical and emotional resonance.