重華宮, Imperial palace complex in Beijing, China
Chonghua Palace is an imperial residence complex within the Forbidden City in Beijing, made up of several courtyards, halls, and gateways. Key buildings include the Chonghua Gate, Chongjing Hall, and Yulin Hall, all connected by a series of passages.
The complex was built as a residential structure during the Ming Dynasty and became the residence of Prince Hongli in 1727. Hongli later became Emperor Qianlong, which gave this place a new role within the imperial court.
The palace was a gathering place for court scholars who came together to write poetry and exchange ideas. These meetings shaped the intellectual life inside the Forbidden City during the Qianlong era.
The buildings and courtyards are linked by passages and corridors, so you can move through the whole complex without retracing your steps. Allow plenty of time to look around the interior spaces at a relaxed pace.
Yude Hall contains a private study where the emperor kept his personal book collection, away from the ceremonial parts of palace life. This room gives a rare look at the more private habits of an emperor's daily routine.
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