Beishan Park
北山公园
A mountain park northwest of downtown Jilin, with a cluster of temples on the hilltop and pavilions overlooking the city. A rare railway crossing runs through the park.
Beishan Park lies in Chuanying District and consists of an east and a west peak with a lake at their base. It was first built during the Qing dynasty and is Jilin City's most popular urban mountain park. The east peak is home to a complex of temples, including the Jade Emperor Pavilion, Guandi Temple, Yaowang Temple and Kanli Palace, with lively incense burning and a temple fair during the fourth lunar month each year. From the west peak, Lanyuan Pavilion and Kuanglan Pavilion overlook the Songhua River and the whole city. In summer, lotus flowers bloom on the lake below, where you can row a boat. The Jilin–Tumen Railway runs through the park, creating a rare “park railway crossing” that is a photo hotspot when trains pass. In winter, Beishan Ski Area is good for beginners. The park is free to enter (temples charge separately or accept donations). The climb takes about 1–2 hours, and it's about 10 minutes by taxi from the city center.
Opening hours
Approx. 05:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- Songhua River Rime Promenade
- Jiangnan Park
- Jilin City Museum (Meteorite Museum) & Century Square
- Jilin Sacred Heart Cathedral
- Jilin Confucian Temple
- Longtan Mountain Park
- Zhuque Mountain National Forest Park
- Songhua Lake & Vanke Songhua Lake Resort