The photographer stands directly in front of the portrait and uses an ultra-wide-angle lens to capture the image, employing a symmetrical composition that frames the entire portrait. The focus is on the intricate dragon patterns on the clothing, the court beads, and the facial details. Travel Tip: You need to make a reservation in advance to enter the museum.

National Museum of China - Portrait of Emperor Kangxi

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16 Dong Chang'an, Dongcheng District, Beijing, East Side of Tiananmen Square

Photography Tips

The photographer stands directly in front of the portrait and uses an ultra-wide-angle lens to capture the image, employing a symmetrical composition that frames the entire portrait. The focus is on the intricate dragon patterns on the clothing, the court beads, and the facial details. Travel Tip: You need to make a reservation in advance to enter the museum.

Walking Guide

Navigate to No. 16 East Chang'an Avenue, East District, Beijing, on the east side of Tiananmen Square. Once you arrive, enter the museum and head to the portrait exhibition area (located in the basement level of the National Museum, at the end of the Ancient China Basic Exhibition). There you will find the portrait.