1. The entire spiral staircase has about five levels, making it perfect to find a well-lit area with a good background for your shots.
2. Have the model stand on the stairs near the railing, and position the photographer on the platform in the stairwell, shooting upward to capture the staircase spiraling up.
Equipment settings: Fujifilm XH2S, 18-55mm lens.

National Grand Theater - Red Staircase

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No. 2 West Chang'an Street, Xicheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

1. The entire spiral staircase has about five levels, making it perfect to find a well-lit area with a good background for your shots. 2. Have the model stand on the stairs near the railing, and position the photographer on the platform in the stairwell, shooting upward to capture the staircase spiraling up. Equipment settings: Fujifilm XH2S, 18-55mm lens.

Walking Guide

See the opera house, then head to the left front. — step-by-step photo guide

See the opera house, then head to the left front.

After exiting the station, walk straight for 200 meters to reach the ticket checkpoint. — step-by-step photo guide

After exiting the station, walk straight for 200 meters to reach the ticket checkpoint.

After entering, go straight and you'll see the red stairs on your right. — step-by-step photo guide

After entering, go straight and you'll see the red stairs on your right.

Exit at C出口 of Tiananmen West Station on Line 1 of the subway. — step-by-step photo guide

Exit at C出口 of Tiananmen West Station on Line 1 of the subway.

Walk 50 meters, and the theater will be on your right. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk 50 meters, and the theater will be on your right.

After getting your ticket checked, walk straight for 50 meters and then turn right to take the elevator. — step-by-step photo guide

After getting your ticket checked, walk straight for 50 meters and then turn right to take the elevator.

Turn left for the elevator. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn left for the elevator.