The photographer stands on the steps below the platform to capture the platform and the cityscape, giving a model-like feel as if the model is standing above the city.
Shooting equipment: Fujifilm XT5, lens 18-55.
Entrance fee: Free, but you need to book in advance on the Nanyuan Forest Wetland Park official account to go to the top level.
Shooting time: It's recommended to go on a clear day to capture that "City in the Sky" feel.
Outfit suggestion: Wear a dress, as the wind blowing your skirt can make for a more photogenic shot.

Nanyuan Forest Wetland Park - Observation Deck

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42 Huaifang Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, Nanyuan Forest Wetland Park (Southeast Corner)

Photography Tips

The photographer stands on the steps below the platform to capture the platform and the cityscape, giving a model-like feel as if the model is standing above the city. Shooting equipment: Fujifilm XT5, lens 18-55. Entrance fee: Free, but you need to book in advance on the Nanyuan Forest Wetland Park official account to go to the top level. Shooting time: It's recommended to go on a clear day to capture that "City in the Sky" feel. Outfit suggestion: Wear a dress, as the wind blowing your skirt can make for a more photogenic shot.

Walking Guide

Go straight up the steps to the highest point, and that's where the shooting spot is. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight up the steps to the highest point, and that's where the shooting spot is.

After seeing the sign, go down the dirt slope and walk through the woods for 300 meters to find the restroom. — step-by-step photo guide

After seeing the sign, go down the dirt slope and walk through the woods for 300 meters to find the restroom.

After you see the road, turn right, then make a left at the end. Walk 100 meters and you'll see the trailhead. — step-by-step photo guide

After you see the road, turn right, then make a left at the end. Walk 100 meters and you'll see the trailhead.

After seeing the observation deck, turn right and go up the steps to the observation deck. — step-by-step photo guide

After seeing the observation deck, turn right and go up the steps to the observation deck.

After seeing the restroom, walk straight through from the back. — step-by-step photo guide

After seeing the restroom, walk straight through from the back.

After verifying your reservation, turn left and go up the stairs. — step-by-step photo guide

After verifying your reservation, turn left and go up the stairs.

Turn left at the intersection and walk 200 meters to the sign. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn left at the intersection and walk 200 meters to the sign.

Enter through the West Gate 2 of Nanyuan Forest Wetland Park, then walk straight for 300 meters to the intersection. — step-by-step photo guide

Enter through the West Gate 2 of Nanyuan Forest Wetland Park, then walk straight for 300 meters to the intersection.

Go straight and head up the hill along this road. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight and head up the hill along this road.