Jingshan Park is located at the central point of the north-to-south Central Axis of the inner city of Beijing. It was the back garden of the imperial palaces of the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, and was once the highest point in the center of Beijing. Opened to public in 1928, it was designated as a key cultural and historical site under the municipal-level protection in Beijing in 1957. It was listed as a cultural and historical site under national-level protection in 2001, and became a national AAAA-level scenic area. It was rated as a Boutique Park of Beijing in 2005. There are tall old trees, uniquely beautiful peaks, majestic palaces, a wide variety of peonies, and rich cultural activities. There are five pavilions on Jingshan Hill, with Wanchun Pavilion of the central peak located at the commanding height of Beijing's Central Axis. Walking all the way up at Wanchun Pavilion, you can have a bird's view of the whole Forbidden City and the Central Axis. The charm of the neat and symmetrical layout, and the magnificence of the palace buildings are all taken within one glance. 

The park used to be an important place for ancestor worship and remembrance for the emperors in the Qing Dynasty. Historical and cultural relics such as Shouhuang Hall, Guande Hall, Huguo Zhongyi Temple, and Qiwang Tower all symbolize strongly the culture of root-seeking and ancestor worship. The park is also a renowned place for the inheritance of the Chinese culture of filial piety.