Hall of Supreme Harmony, Imperial throne hall in Forbidden City, Beijing, China
The Hall of Supreme Harmony measures 210 feet by 122 feet and stands on a three-tiered marble platform at the center of the Forbidden City complex.
The structure, initially built in 1406 and named Fengtian Hall, underwent multiple reconstructions due to fires before reaching its final form in 1695 during the Qing Dynasty.
Dragons appear throughout the decorative elements, with six gold-covered pillars near the throne and an elaborate ceiling design featuring a metal ball configuration.
Visitors can view the hall's exterior and surrounding bronze artifacts daily, though internal access remains restricted to preserve the historical wooden structure.
The hall contains an architectural feature called the Xuanyuan Mirror, consisting of metal spheres suspended from a dragon-decorated ceiling above the imperial throne.
Location: Donghuamen Subdistrict
GPS coordinates: 39.91589,116.39067
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:59
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