The model stands slightly below the middle of the staircase, while the photographer positions themselves beside the magnolia tree, about 6-7 meters away from the model, using the magnolia flowers as the foreground to capture the red staircase.

1. Posing Suggestions
① One hand on the railing, walking up the stairs, candid shot
② Leaning on the railing, one hand on the railing, looking to the side
③ Facing the railing, both hands spread on the railing, looking to the side

2. Equipment
Fujifilm XT-5 + 18-55mm lens

3. Travel Tips
This is a commercial area that is open 24 hours a day and is free to enter.

Sanlitun West 5th Street - No. 5 Courtyard, Red Staircase

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NO. 5 West 5th Street, Sanlitun, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The model stands slightly below the middle of the staircase, while the photographer positions themselves beside the magnolia tree, about 6-7 meters away from the model, using the magnolia flowers as the foreground to capture the red staircase. 1. Posing Suggestions ① One hand on the railing, walking up the stairs, candid shot ② Leaning on the railing, one hand on the railing, looking to the side ③ Facing the railing, both hands spread on the railing, looking to the side 2. Equipment Fujifilm XT-5 + 18-55mm lens 3. Travel Tips This is a commercial area that is open 24 hours a day and is free to enter.

Walking Guide

Walk straight for 40 meters, then turn right and head towards the red stairs in front of you. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk straight for 40 meters, then turn right and head towards the red stairs in front of you.

Turn right, go straight through the door to the intersection. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right, go straight through the door to the intersection.

Turn left at the intersection and walk to the end, then turn right. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn left at the intersection and walk to the end, then turn right.

Turn right at the intersection and walk 600 meters, then turn right onto Sanlitun Road. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right at the intersection and walk 600 meters, then turn right onto Sanlitun Road.

Exit from Agriculture Exhibition Hall Station at Entrance A, turn left and walk 30 meters to the intersection. — step-by-step photo guide

Exit from Agriculture Exhibition Hall Station at Entrance A, turn left and walk 30 meters to the intersection.

Walk 100 meters along Sanlitun Road, then turn left and walk another 100 meters to the southeast gate of Courtyard No. 5. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk 100 meters along Sanlitun Road, then turn left and walk another 100 meters to the southeast gate of Courtyard No. 5.

The best spot for taking photos is right next to the staircase railing. — step-by-step photo guide

The best spot for taking photos is right next to the staircase railing.