The photographer is positioned at a higher and further vantage point, suggesting an aerial perspective. The composition uses an S-shaped curve, leveraging the winding form of the Great Wall to guide the viewer’s eye, adding dynamism and depth to the scene. Additionally, the use of a long shot showcases the grandeur of the Great Wall and the surrounding mountains, emphasizing the vastness and majesty of the landscape. 1. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Prices: 40 RMB during peak season, 35 RMB during off-season. 2. Other Advice: The sun can be intense in the summer, so be sure to wear sunscreen.

Badaling Great Wall - The Stretching Great Wall and Mountain Ranges

Capture the full view of the Great Wall snaking along the mountain ridges, allowing its curves to naturally guide the viewer's gaze and enhance the sense of depth. Frame the scene to include the mountains, the main body of the Great Wall, and a portion of the sky, highlighting the grandeur of the surroundings and capturing the expansive landscape.

Badaling Great Wall - The Wall and the Mountain Ranges

The model is walking on the steps, and the photographer, positioned slightly higher behind the model, uses a medium-telephoto lens to compress the space and clearly showcase the details of the Great Wall. The composition utilizes leading lines, with the steps of the Great Wall serving as leading lines to guide the viewer's eye toward the distant mountains, enhancing the sense of depth in the scene. Travel Tips: The adult ticket price is 40 RMB per person during the peak season and 35 RMB per person during the off-season.

Badaling Great Wall - Great Wall Steps and Distant Mountains

The photographer stands in front of the stone monument, taking a shot from a low angle to capture the entire monument. Using a standard lens, the photograph includes the Great Wall, the stone monument, trees, and the sky, with the monument slightly off-center at the lower part of the frame. Travel Tips: Adult tickets are 40 RMB per person during peak season and 35 RMB per person during off-season.

Badaling Great Wall - "He who has not been to the Great Wall is not a true man" stone tablet

Using the rule of thirds with leading lines is optimal for composition, and you can use peach blossoms as the foreground when photographing in a flower bed. Other tips: The best blooming period is usually from late March to mid-April each year (this can vary depending on the temperature).

Juyongguan Great Wall - Train at Viewing Platform 2

It's recommended to use a wide-angle lens and shoot from a level angle; place the model at the left one-third of the frame, leaning against the Great Wall with their body turned sideways, head slightly lifted looking into the distance, and maintaining a natural pose. Use leading lines in the composition, utilizing the extended lines of the Great Wall path to guide the viewer’s eye to the distant mountains, while incorporating the rule of thirds and preserving the Great Wall, mountains, and blue sky in the background on the right side.

Badaling Great Wall - Take a photo with the Great Wall ramparts and distant mountains.

The photographer stands directly in front of the model, using an eye-level angle and center composition technique to place the model in the center of the frame. The background features an ancient stone wall and its signage, emphasizing the harmony between the subject and the setting, creating a natural and memorable scene. Opening hours: Peak season (April 1 - October 31): 06:30 - 16:30; Off-season (November 1 - March 31 of the following year): 07:30 - 16:00.

Badaling Great Wall - Take a photo with the signboard and city walls.

The photographer stands on the Great Wall trail and shoots from a low angle, incorporating the wall's undulating path and the surrounding mountains into the frame. By using leading lines, the stone path of the Great Wall guides the viewer’s eye towards the distant watchtowers and mountains, enhancing the sense of depth and fully showcasing the grandeur of the Great Wall and its surrounding natural landscape. Travel Tip: The Great Wall is very crowded on weekends and holidays. It’s recommended to visit during off-peak hours.

Badaling Great Wall - South 7 Tower Trail

The photographer captures the scene from eye level on the Great Wall trail, including both the watchtowers and the winding path in the frame. Using leading lines, the stone path of the Great Wall guides the viewer’s eye to the elevated watchtowers, enhancing the sense of depth. The composition is kept simple, with the sky as the background, highlighting the Great Wall as the main subject and minimizing surrounding distractions. A medium-telephoto lens is used to emphasize the grandeur and three-dimensionality of the Great Wall, clearly showcasing the texture of the bricks and the architectural details. Travel Tip: It's recommended to shoot around 16:50 when the area is almost empty due to the closure.

Badaling Great Wall - North Tower 12

The photographer stands on the 8th floor to the north, using the Great Wall’s wall as a leading line to guide the viewer’s gaze towards the distant watchtower, enhancing the sense of depth in the image. A medium-long focal length lens is used to compress the space, clearly showcasing the details of the Great Wall and the surrounding mountains, highlighting the Wall’s majestic and winding grandeur.

The Badaling Great Wall - shooting the North 10 Tower from the North 8 Tower.