Get low to the ground and shoot with a 2x or medium telephoto lens. Use symmetrical composition and include reflections on the ground. Equipment settings: Fuji XE4 with an 18-50mm f/2.8 lens. Post-processing: The original image has a cooler color temperature, which can be slightly adjusted. To preserve highlight details, the original image is a bit underexposed; you can brighten it during post-processing. Admission price: If you don’t plan to watch a play, you need to buy a 30 RMB ticket for the tour.

National Grand Theater - Arched Skylight

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2 West Chang'an Avenue, Xicheng District, Beijing, China

Photography Tips

Get low to the ground and shoot with a 2x or medium telephoto lens. Use symmetrical composition and include reflections on the ground. Equipment settings: Fuji XE4 with an 18-50mm f/2.8 lens. Post-processing: The original image has a cooler color temperature, which can be slightly adjusted. To preserve highlight details, the original image is a bit underexposed; you can brighten it during post-processing. Admission price: If you don’t plan to watch a play, you need to buy a 30 RMB ticket for the tour.

Walking Guide

1. Take Line 1 or Line 2 of the subway to Tiananmen West Station, and exit from Exit C. 2. After exiting, you will see signs pointing to the National Centre for the Performing Arts. Follow the signs to the entrance, and go through security to enter. 3. Once inside the National Centre for the Performing Arts, follow the internal signs to the passages or elevators leading to the first floor. 4. On the first floor, walk along the perimeter of the building to find a window area. The window areas are usually open public spaces, and you can find a suitable spot based on the layout. — step-by-step photo guide

1. Take Line 1 or Line 2 of the subway to Tiananmen West Station, and exit from Exit C. 2. After exiting, you will see signs pointing to the National Centre for the Performing Arts. Follow the signs to the entrance, and go through security to enter. 3. Once inside the National Centre for the Performing Arts, follow the internal signs to the passages or elevators leading to the first floor. 4. On the first floor, walk along the perimeter of the building to find a window area. The window areas are usually open public spaces, and you can find a suitable spot based on the layout.