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Located in the heart of Beijing, Jingshan Park is popular with both citizens and tourists alike. Its peak is about 88 meters above sea level, making it a perfect place to take in a panoramic view of the capital's downtown area. This group of photos taken in late November captures the city enveloped in the warm glow of sunset on a winter day.

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Located to the east of Beihai Park and north of the Palace Museum, Jingshan Park is another beautiful spot to visit. Now covered in fruit trees, pines and cypress trees, the hill was originally made with the earth from the moat surrounding the Forbidden City. From the top there are wonderful views of Beijing, especially over the Forbidden City, hence its name, which means "Scenic Hill." The park was an imperial garden during the Yuan (1271 - 1368), Ming (1368 - 1644) and Qing (1644 - 1911) dynasties.