East Glorious Gate, Gatehouse at Forbidden City, China
The East Glorious Gate features three openings for passage and stands as one of the main entrances to the Forbidden City in Beijing.
During the Ming Dynasty in 1420, the East Glorious Gate was constructed as part of the Forbidden City's defensive architecture system.
A stone marker outside the gate required all government officials, regardless of their position, to dismount before entering through this entrance.
The gate connects to multiple pathways around the Forbidden City and functions as an entry point for visitors exploring the palace complex.
This gate displays eight rows of door nails instead of the standard nine rows found on other palace gates within the Forbidden City.
Location: Donghuamen Subdistrict
Part of: Forbidden City
GPS coordinates: 39.91372,116.39521
Latest update: March 9, 2025 00:55
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