The 12 Best Park and Garden Tickets in Beijing

1.Jingshan Park (Palace Museum Garden) Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 185 reviews · 4 hours · from $6Our pick

Visit Beijing’s Jingshan Park for its hilltop view over the Forbidden City, quiet imperial gardens, historic pavilions, and possible evening cultural shows. Your $6 ticket includes entry and an English PDF guide, but not a live guide or audio guide. Go early for cooler weather and fewer crowds.

“The ticket provider was very kind to text me all the info, i even asked for more help and he/she were more than happy to help me at any time, it was just excellent! I loved it”

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2.Beihai Park Entry Ticket & English PDF Guidebook

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 87 reviews · 3 hours · from $7

Visit Beihai Park independently with an official e-ticket and English PDF guidebook sent by email or WhatsApp. Spend about three hours exploring the lake, White Dagoba, Nine-Dragon Wall, gardens, and pavilions. Boat rentals are available on-site, but transport, live guiding, and audio commentary are not included.

“Such an easy way to get tickets! Thankyou! It’s definitely worth a visit!”

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3.Jingshan Park Entry Ticket- Views of Forbidden City

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 51 reviews · 2 hours · from $6

Enter Jingshan Park independently with an electronic ticket and an English text-and-image guide. Walk to the hilltop for broad views over the Forbidden City, Beihai Park, and Beijing. Allow about two hours, and check that the summit is open before choosing a morning visit.

“Very easy to use and the company does a great job of reaching out to ensure you have all you need for the tour.”

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4.Beihai park e-ticket entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 47 reviews · 1 day · from $6

Use this one-day entry ticket to explore Beihai Park in central Beijing. Walk beside its large lake, see the White Dagoba, Nine-Dragon Wall, and Round City, and rent a boat for an extra fee. Bring the passport details used during booking and arrive at your selected time.

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5.JingShan park (palace museum garden) entry ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 18 reviews · 1 day · from $6

Spend a day at Beijing’s Jingshan Park, an imperial garden beside the Forbidden City. Climb the 45.7-meter artificial hill to Wanchun Pavilion for wide views, then explore historic buildings, rare trees, flowers, and cultural exhibits at your own pace. Admission is about $6.

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6.Imperial Secret-Forbidden City and Jingshan Park Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $98Top rated

Spend about four hours with a guide such as Susan, Lily, Ren, or Simon inside the Forbidden City, then walk to Jingshan Park for its famous hilltop view. The group is capped at 12, entrance fees are included, and you can choose a morning or afternoon departure.

“The tour exceeded expectations. We were a small group, so we moved through the Forbidden City efficiently, but with plenty of time for photos and stops for contextual information. Our tour guide, Susan, was outstanding. She was both verRead more”

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7.Beihai Park Full Access Ticket – Must-See in China

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10 reviews · 4 hours · from $9

Visit Beijing’s Beihai Park independently with an electronic entry ticket, White Dagoba access, and an English textual and visual guide. Stroll beside the lake, see imperial garden features, and plan your own four-hour visit without meeting a guide in person.

“Amazing park ! Really huge and plenty of things to see !! Plan to get there early enough if you want to see everything !”

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8.Jingshan Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $148

Meet your English-speaking guide at your hotel, climb Jingshan Park for a clear view over the Forbidden City, then walk through Houhai, Yandai Xie Street, Yinding Bridge, and Nanluoguxiang. The three-hour private tour includes park admission, with morning, noon, or evening departures.

“Thank you so much Sunflower Excellent Service! A fantastic bird view of Forbidden City. If you don’t have tickets of Forbidden City. I highly recommend you book this tour, book from Viator, easy and fast!! Prepare 10,000steps+. We Loved the old Beijing Hutong Waking.”

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9.Private Beijing Jingshan Hill, Beihai, and Hutongs with Imperial Lunch/Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $180

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private guide exploring Jingshan Hill, Beihai Park, Houhai, Yandai Xie Street, and Beijing’s Bell and Drum Towers. Expect plenty of walking, an imperial set meal, flexible departure times, and a boat ride in Beihai from April through November.

“We had a great time visiting the jingshan/beihai area which we highly recommended. It was an extremely scenic tour and the sites were great and not too crowded. Dana was knowledgeable and pleasant, and we were glad to have her with us :)”

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10.Jingshan Park Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 day · from $9

Enter Jingshan Park with a prepaid ticket and spend up to four hours exploring its imperial garden, pavilions, and central hill. From the peak, you get a clear view of the Forbidden City. This is a ticket-only service, not a guided tour, and your passport details are needed for booking.

“La communication a été fluide, j’ai eu mon billet pour entrée avant 16:00 mais suis arrivé à 17:00 je l’ai contactée et elle m’a directement envoyer un ticket valable pour après 17:00! Parfait !”

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11.All Inclusive Private Tour to Forbidden City and Jingshan Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $108

Meet at 8:30 near Qianmen and walk through Tiananmen Square into the Forbidden City, where guides such as James, Peter, or Betty explain palace life, emperors, and court intrigue. Finish at Jingshan Park for a hilltop view of the palace roofs. Expect about five hours.

“James & Peter are amazing tour guides with excellent English and the perfect level of bringing to life the beautiful and amazing history of the Forbidden City and Tienanmen Square. I recommend both of these highly qualified guides to help bring the jewel of Beijing to life! Pro tip: Ask Peter to do a back flip!”

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12.2-Hour Beijing Private Jingshan Coal Hill Park and Beihai Park Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $66

Spend two hours with a private guide in Beijing’s Jingshan and Beihai parks. Climb Coal Hill for a Forbidden City view, then see Beihai’s Jade Island, white pagoda, Nine Dragon Screen, and Five Dragon Pavilion. Hotel pickup and entrance fees are included, but Monday closures can affect the pagoda visit.

“Our group should be notified that the pagoda at Beihai Park was closed on Monday before booking this tour. The tour is great for viewing the forbidden city from the top view, admiring the gardens covered with various flowers, and the small lakes.”

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