Gate of Supreme Harmony, Imperial gate in Forbidden City, Beijing, China
The Gate of Supreme Harmony spans seven bays wide and three bays deep, covering 1,371 square meters within the Forbidden City complex.
Originally named Fengtianmen during the Ming dynasty, this gate required reconstruction in 1894 following destruction from a guard room fire in 1886.
Five marble bridges cross the Inner Golden Water River before the gate, with the central passage reserved exclusively for the emperor's use.
The gate functions as a primary passage point between the outer entrance and the three main ceremonial halls of the Forbidden City.
Bronze lions guard the entrance, with the eastern statue holding a globe and the western one touching a cub, representing power and succession.
GPS coordinates: 39.91397,116.39075
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:12
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