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.

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Badaling Great Wall, Exit 58, G6 Beijing-Tibet Expressway, Yanqing District, Beijing.

Photography Tips

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.

Walking Guide

Take a top-down shot of the 10th floor from the 8th floor on the north side at the Badaling High-Speed Railway Station. After getting off at Badaling Station on the Badaling High-Speed Railway Line, walk northeast until you reach a fork in the road. Take the path closer to the cable car ticket office, and follow it all the way to the 8th floor on the north side.