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Jingshan Park is located in the center of Beijing, situated on the central axis of the Ming and Qing dynasties' Beijing city. It is bordered by Beihai to the west and faces the Shenzhou Gate of the Forbidden City across the street to the south. It served as the imperial garden for the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties and has been renamed several times: Qingshan, Wansui Mountain, Zhenshan, Jingshan, etc. It was also commonly referred to as Meishan by the public. Opened in 1928, it was once the highest point in the city. The total area of the park is 23 hectares, with flower and grass lawns covering 1,100 square meters. The park currently has over a thousand ancient pines and cypresses, and tens of thousands of flowers such as peonies and Chinese herbaceous peonies are planted, creating a vibrant display of flowers in three seasons, while the pines and cypresses remain evergreen throughout the year. Additionally, with frequent flower and bonsai exhibitions and various cultural activities, this ancient royal garden is full of vitality in the new era. The five pavilions on the mountain are arranged in a row, with the Wanchun Pavilion located at the highest point of the central axis of Beijing. Climbing to the top offers a panoramic view of the Forbidden City, a glimpse of the city's axis, an appreciation of the harmonious and symmetrical layout, and an experience of the grandeur of the palace architecture. The typical visiting time is about 1 hour.