Other Beijing Sites

We stayed in a pretty cool neighborhood in Beijing. We were very near the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. There was plenty of shopping and eating and sightseeing without having to venture too far afield.
We visited the Jingshan Park, which is a one of the highest points in the city. It was made from the dirt which was excavated from around the Forbidden City for its moat. There are a few pagodas and temples on the property, and it is an excellent place to look out over the Forbidden City - well, it would be an excellent place if it weren't for the smog. The park was a nice place to escape from the major crowds (see the previous post) and have a moment of near solitude. It was very serene with a small grove of trees and other folliage.