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

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Exit 58, G6 Beijing-Tibet Expressway, Yanqing District, Beijing

Photography Tips

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.

Walking Guide

Navigate to the Badaling Great Wall parking lot, and enter through the cable car entrance at the rear parking lot. Take the cable car directly to Tower 7 North of the Great Wall scenic area. After getting off the cable car, follow the Great Wall trail to reach the path from Tower 11 North to Tower 12 North, where you can take photos at Tower 12 North.