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Imperial Palace
The Forbidden City
In
Beijing, China
Its called the Forbidden City because it was forbidden for
commoner to enter upon pain of death. It was started in the
Mongol Yaun Dynasty and was built new by the Ming Dynasty.
1279-1368
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Map of Imperial Palace
A. Meridian Gate
B. Gate of Divine Might
C. West Glorious Gate
D. East Glorious Gate
E. Corner towers
F. Gate of Supreme Harmony
G. Hall of Supreme Harmony
H. Hall of Military Eminence
J. Hall of Literary Glory
K. Southern Three Places
L. Palace of Heavenly Purity
M. Imperial garden
N. Hall of Mental Cultivation
O. Palace of Tranquil Longevity
Meridian Gate
Meridian Gate is the southern and largest gate. Also the main
entrance to the Forbidden City. Originally the center arch was
reserved for the Emperor alone. The one exception was that
the princess may enter once on her wedding day.
Gate of Devine Might
Gate of Divine Might. Originally named the Black
Tortoise Gate. This is the northern gate.
West Glorious Gate
East Glorious Gate
Corner Tower
Gate of Supreme Harmony
Gate of Supreme Harmony is the second major
gate at the southern end of the Imperial
Palace.
Hall of Supreme Harmony
Hall of Supreme Harmony is the largest hall in the Imperial
Palace. It is built on top of three levels of marble base. It is one of
the largest wooden structure of China.
The hall of Military Eminence was used for books
during the Xing Dynasty until it burnt down in
1869. It was rebuilt that same year.
The Hall of Literary Glory is currently being used
as the pottery section of the Palace Museum.
The Palace of Heavenly Purity was the residence
of the emperor during the Ming Dynasty.
The Imperial Garden was used by the Imperial
family to sip tea, play chest, or generally relax.
Hall of Mental Cultivation is where the Emperors
have resided since the 1700s.
Palace of Tranquil Longevity