Hall of Preserving Harmony: It maintained the harmony to get the happiness, longevity and peace for the country. . It has the construction area of 1240 square meters, the height of 29.5 meters. It has double eaves and gablet roof; is covered with yellow glazed tiles. Its inner and outer eaves are both decorated with golden dragon patterns; its ceiling is embossed color painting which is to coordinate with the deep red furnishings and appears luxury and wealthy.
Hall of Central Harmony: It has the construction area of 1240 square meters, the height of 29.5 meters. It has double eaves and gablet roof; is covered with yellow glazed tiles. Its inner and outer eaves are both decorated with golden dragon patterns; its ceiling is embossed color painting which is to coordinate with the deep red furnishings and appears luxury and wealthy. Central Harmony means ‘everything should be finished in a perfect way so that the harmony comes into being’. The hall is paved by gold bricks and covers an area of structure of 580 square meters. Its roof has four sharp angles covered by yellow glazed tiles. Each sides of the palace. All the four sides have stepstone with cloud and dragon embossment imperial road. Both sides of the gate have black brick and sill wall. The outer and inner eaves are both decorated with golden dragon patterns. A land screen throne is located in the middle of the hall.
Hall of Supreme Harmony: This is China’s largest existing wooden structure palace. It was first built in 1420 and through many times destroy by fire and rebuilt. It was used to hold grand ceremony by the 24 emperors in Ming and Qing dynasties, such as the enthronization of the emperor, the wedding of the emperor, and crown empress. It is decorated with 10 carved beasts which is the most and unique in Chinese palace architectural history, showing its sovereign and important position.
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