Aurora Art Museum Spiral Staircase

This image was taken inside the Aurora Art Museum, located in the Lujiazui area of Shanghai. Once you enter the museum, walk up the large spiral staircase (it can't be missed) or take the elevator to the 4th floor. Walk to the edge of the staircase and this will be your view! By Metro: - Closest Station: South Pudong Road (Line 14) - Take Exit 6 - Turn right on Lujiazui E Rd - Turn right on Yincheng Middle Rd - Turn right on Hua Yuan Shi Qiao - Turn right on Fucheng Rd Address: Aurora Art Museum, 99 Fucheng Rd, Lu Jia Zui, Pudong Xinqu, Shanghai Shi, 200070

Any month of year is great to visit since you're photographing the interior of the Aurora Art Museum.

You can photograph here any time during the day, but I recommend visiting in the late-afternoon when there aren't as many visitors. The museum won't allow people in prior to an hour before closing time, so plan accordingly. Please note that the museum is closed every Monday and the open hours extend to 9pm on Fridays.

This interior space is relatively small, so I suggest using a wide-angle lens (16mm) to make your view wider. With this lens, you'll also be able to capture more detail in the architecture.

Try experimenting with the staircase, shooting from different floors and creating different perspectives. You can come up with so many unique angles using this staircase!

A subject will add a nice element for this space, so bring along a model or be patient and wait for a stranger to cross into your frame.

Located in the Lujiazui area — which is one of the most vibrant districts in Shanghai — the museum is surrounded by four iconic skyscrapers: the Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Centre, Oriental Pearl Tower, and the Jin Mao Tower. Explore the area and take in the towering architecture!