Palace of Heavenly Purity, Imperial palace in Forbidden City, Beijing, China
The Palace of Heavenly Purity stands as the largest structure in the Inner Court, featuring a double-eaved roof atop a white marble platform.
From its construction in 1420 until the early Qing dynasty, this palace served as the imperial residence where emperors maintained 27 beds for nightly rotation.
The throne room displays a tablet inscribed with 'Justice and Brightness' in Chinese characters, behind which emperors secretly stored documents naming their successors.
The palace opens to visitors as part of the Forbidden City complex, with guided tours explaining the historical significance of each chamber.
During the Qing Dynasty, this palace temporarily housed the coffins of deceased emperors before their transfer to imperial burial grounds.
Location: Beijing
Part of: Forbidden City
GPS coordinates: 39.91878,116.39050
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:14
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