Just a stone’s throw from the northern Shenwu Gate of the Imperial Palace, lies Jingshan Park.
Originally built when political power moved to Beijing, the artificial hills that make up the park now offer some of the best 360 views of the city.
Though we only caught the basics (due to Chinglish signage), the park apparently is a pivotal component to the Feng Shui of the Imperial Palace.
Five peaks dot the park; each topped with an open-air pavilion.
Providing an escape on weekdays from the hoards of tourists that flood the Imperial Palace, the park itself become a center of recreation for locals on the weekends.
Viewing sunset from the highest pavilion offers a unique (and eerily quiet) overview of the city. Not to mention, perhaps the best view of Beijing pollution, as it alters and blurs the colors of the setting sun.
what stunning photos – you’ve got great talent!
That’s so ironic, isn’t it? – that a beautiful sunset is intensified by pollution?
@Wandering – thanks so much for stopping by!
@Sonja – it was a strange feeling…it was gorgeous, but I almost didn’t want to like it.