Hall of Preserving Harmony, Imperial examination hall in Forbidden City, Beijing, China.
The Hall of Preserving Harmony stands as the third main building in the outer court sequence of the Forbidden City, following traditional Chinese architectural principles.
During the Qing Dynasty, this hall served as the location for the final stage of imperial examinations, where candidates competed for positions in government service.
The marble ramp behind the hall features nine carved dragons among clouds, representing imperial authority according to Chinese symbolic traditions.
Modern visitors access the hall through the central pathway of the Forbidden City, passing between the Hall of Supreme Harmony and the Gate of Heavenly Purity.
The 200-ton marble ramp behind the hall measures 16 meters in length and displays intricate dragon carvings created from a single stone block.
GPS coordinates: 39.91703,116.39061
Latest update: March 9, 2025 00:42
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