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Forbidden City in Beijing - 2008
Entering the Royal Garden through the Gate of
The third hall, the Hall of Preserving Harmony was used to hold the imperial examinations, the highest ranking civil service examinations. Behind that courtyard is the Inner Court. This was the residential area of the emperor and the imperial household. Its main structures in order are Gate of Heavenly Purity, Palace of Heavenly Purity, Hall of Union, Palace of Earthly Tranquility, and Gate of Earthly Tranquility. Beyond that gate is the Imperial Garden. Both, the Palace of Heavenly Purity and the Hall of Union house other thrones. Beside the one in the Hall of Union is a beautiful water clock. ⇦ Back to Page 1 Return to City Page 1 On to Page 3 ⇨Hi-Res Pic (170K) |