Hall of the Supreme Principle, Ancient imperial residence in Forbidden City, Beijing, China.
The Hall of the Supreme Principle contains five primary rooms, two side halls, and features yellow glazed roof tiles with detailed architectural elements.
Built in 1420 as the Palace of Endlessness, the structure received its current name in 1741 during Emperor Qianlong's reign.
The hall exhibits twelve paintings commissioned by Emperor Qianlong depicting virtues of ancient Chinese empresses through palace training scenes.
Visitors can observe the connected opera stage between this hall and the Palace of Eternal Spring, created through architectural modifications in 1860.
Two porcelain elephants stand near the imperial throne, holding vases for seeds intended to generate favorable agricultural predictions.
Location: Beijing
Inception: 1420
Part of: Xi liu gong
GPS coordinates: 39.92022,116.39517
Latest update: May 14, 2025 12:58
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