Water Great Wall Photography Guide|Beijing's Most Beautiful Great Wall Limited Autumn Scenery is Here!
by Lily#Collins44
Oct 22, 2025
 The Great Wall in autumn is like a poetic painting✨
Stepping into the Water Great Wall in autumn feels like entering a colorful natural oil painting🌈 Every scene comes with its own filter, and every shot looks like a masterpiece!
📸 Best shooting spots:
1️⃣ Beacon Tower Viewpoint: Climb high to take in the entire colorful mountain range
2️⃣ Golden Corridor: Covered with ginkgo leaves, be sure to wear light-colored clothes!
3️⃣ Beacon Tower Corridor: Perfect blend of red walls, black tiles, and colorful forests
🍁 Autumn highlights:
- Maple leaves as red as fire: Mainly around Beacon Towers 3 and 5 on the east section
- Ginkgo trees shining golden: Concentrated along the walkway from South Square to North Square
- Birch forest dressed in silver: High-altitude area in the northwest corner, best place to see autumn snow
⏰ Best time:
Mid-October to early November
Recommended to shoot before 9 AM or after 3 PM for the softest light
📍 Practical information:
Address: Water Great Wall Scenic Area, Jiuduhe Town, Huairou District, Beijing
Ticket: 45 RMB (discount available if purchased in advance on Trip.com~)
Opening hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Transportation: Recommended to drive or take bus 936 directly
💡 Tips:
1. Wear comfortable hiking shoes, some sections are steep
2. Bring enough snacks and water, few dining options inside the scenic area
3. Drones require prior approval for filming
4. You can also visit the nearby Yanqi Lake autumn scenery on the way
The autumn colors here are a unique limited edition of Beijing; if you miss it, you'll have to wait another year! Quickly save this guide and invite your friends to check it out~
Post by Lily#Collins44 | Oct 22, 2025













