The model leans against the railing, and the photographer shoots from a slightly higher position in front of the model, using a top-down angle. The composition highlights the subject and creates contrast, with the model standing on a rock inscribed with red text, and the continuous mountains as the background. The pose of the person blends with the natural landscape, capturing the red text on the rock to emphasize the main subject, creating a grand and heroic atmosphere. A standard lens is used to realistically reproduce the scene's proportions and the person's state. 1. Travel Tips: It’s recommended to head out in the early morning, when there are fewer people and the weather is cooler, making the hiking experience more pleasant. 2. Dress Code: Wear comfortable shoes to avoid tiring your feet. 3. Additional Tips: ① The Great Wall is divided into the North Wall and the South Wall. The North Wall consists of 12 sections, with North Tower 8 being the highest point and a popular spot for photos. The South Wall has 7 sections and is relatively flatter compared to the North Wall. I recommend hiking the North Wall, as it offers the best views and a rewarding climb to the highest point. The North Wall also features the Hero’s Stone. ② Both the Hero’s Stone and the Hero’s Stele are great for photos. From the top of North Tower 8, you can capture the entire Great Wall below. Find the side of the watchtower with the best light and focus on the scenery to blur the background. ③ Travel light to reduce your burden. ④ Protect yourself from the sun, as it can be very hot and intense on the mountain, with few shaded areas.

Badaling Great Wall - Hero Stone

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300 meters north of Badaling Bear Park, Yanqing District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The model leans against the railing, and the photographer shoots from a slightly higher position in front of the model, using a top-down angle. The composition highlights the subject and creates contrast, with the model standing on a rock inscribed with red text, and the continuous mountains as the background. The pose of the person blends with the natural landscape, capturing the red text on the rock to emphasize the main subject, creating a grand and heroic atmosphere. A standard lens is used to realistically reproduce the scene's proportions and the person's state. 1. Travel Tips: It’s recommended to head out in the early morning, when there are fewer people and the weather is cooler, making the hiking experience more pleasant. 2. Dress Code: Wear comfortable shoes to avoid tiring your feet. 3. Additional Tips: ① The Great Wall is divided into the North Wall and the South Wall. The North Wall consists of 12 sections, with North Tower 8 being the highest point and a popular spot for photos. The South Wall has 7 sections and is relatively flatter compared to the North Wall. I recommend hiking the North Wall, as it offers the best views and a rewarding climb to the highest point. The North Wall also features the Hero’s Stone. ② Both the Hero’s Stone and the Hero’s Stele are great for photos. From the top of North Tower 8, you can capture the entire Great Wall below. Find the side of the watchtower with the best light and focus on the scenery to blur the background. ③ Travel light to reduce your burden. ④ Protect yourself from the sun, as it can be very hot and intense on the mountain, with few shaded areas.

Walking Guide

Navigate to the city gate entrance, enter through the access point, and head to the Heroes' Stele at the South Pavilion to check in. Alternatively, you can walk to the stele after coming down from the North section of the Great Wall. After taking photos, proceed to the North Pavilion to climb the Great Wall. The Heroes' Stone is located between Tower North 4 and Tower North 5.