Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan) was a part of the Forbidden City until the early 1900's when the walls were pulled down and a road cut through it destroying several gates and buildings between the park and the rear entrance of the palace.
View of the Forbidden City's many rooftops
The hill in Jingshan Park was made with the earth removed to create the palace moat. It is well worth the climb on a clear day for spectacular views of the Forbidden City and Beijing.
One of the Forbidden City's corner pavillions
Further north on the same axis as the Forbidden City lie the Bell and Drum Towers.
Jingshan Park's hill is topped by five pavillions the main one which contains a large buddha.
