Beijing's park life-Jingshan Park
- by William Wang
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Flower and photography enthusiasts congregate during Jingshan Park's Peony Festival. Photo for CRI by William Wang, May 2012. |
Jingshan Park
Situated at the centre of Beijing's central north-south axis, Jingshan Park occupies a position of royal importance in China's capital. It's no coincidence the symmetrical mountain is where it is. It was constructed during the Ming Dynasty, using the soil which was excavated to make the Forbidden City's surrounding moat.
It's not quite the mountain that its name implies, but on a clear day Jingshan's peak offers breathtaking perspectives on Beijing's enormity. The Forbidden City and Drum and Bell towers fall into alignment, while the National Centre for the Performing Arts and the CCTV tower and headquarters all get situated in your mind. If you own binoculars, bring 'em.
At times, the top of the mountain can get crammed with photo-snapping tourists who clamor for a view or squeeze into Wanchun Pavillion to see the golden Buddha sitting patiently inside.
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