After your visit to the Forbidden City, exit at the north gate and visit JingShan Park just across the street. The views on top of the hill are fantastic and the entrance fee is only 2 RMB.
Best view of Forbidden City from the top of Jingshan Park. However, I think it’s best to go there later in the afternoon, such as 4-5pm so you can have a better view.
Get the local famous shaobing @ RMB 1 just across the east gate. Morning long queue. Still open around 4 PM, don't know when it close but for sure at 6 the door close.