The model stands by the fence while the photographer uses a telephoto lens to capture the scene. It's essential to bring a telephoto lens; otherwise, it's difficult to get clear shots of the cityscape. The longer the focal length, the more control you have.

Equipment specs: Fuji XT-5, Lens: 18-55mm.

Travel tips: Admission is free, but you need to make a reservation through the app. The light is better in the afternoon, and the sunset is especially beautiful.

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 model stands by the fence while the photographer uses a telephoto lens to capture the scene. It's essential to bring a telephoto lens; otherwise, it's difficult to get clear shots of the cityscape. The longer the focal length, the more control you have. Equipment specs: Fuji XT-5, Lens: 18-55mm. Travel tips: Admission is free, but you need to make a reservation through the app. The light is better in the afternoon, and the sunset is especially beautiful.

Walking Guide

Take a taxi or drive to the West Gate 2 of Nanyuan Forest Wetland Park, then go straight for 300 meters until you reach the intersection. — step-by-step photo guide

Take a taxi or drive to the West Gate 2 of Nanyuan Forest Wetland Park, then go straight for 300 meters until you reach the intersection.

After passing through the ticket check and going up the stairs, the shooting spot will be on your right, by the railing. — step-by-step photo guide

After passing through the ticket check and going up the stairs, the shooting spot will be on your right, by the railing.

After you see the road, make a right and go all the way to the end, then turn left and walk 100 meters to reach the trailhead. — step-by-step photo guide

After you see the road, make a right and go all the way to the end, then turn left and walk 100 meters to reach the trailhead.

Go straight through from behind the bathroom. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight through from behind the bathroom.

Go downhill from the sign and walk through the woods for 300 meters; you’ll see the restroom. — step-by-step photo guide

Go downhill from the sign and walk through the woods for 300 meters; you’ll see the restroom.

Turn left and walk 200 meters until you see the sign. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn left and walk 200 meters until you see the sign.

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

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

After reaching the observation deck, go to the ticket checkpoint on your left and proceed up the stairs. — step-by-step photo guide

After reaching the observation deck, go to the ticket checkpoint on your left and proceed up the stairs.

Go straight and head up the mountain to the viewpoint. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight and head up the mountain to the viewpoint.