Palace of Heavenly Purity
Palace of Heavenly Purity
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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RayParks
Adelaide, Australia2,862 contributions
Apr 2017 • Solo
There was a tablet above the throne with four Chinese characters 正大光明. It may be loosely transliterated as “let the righteous shine,” meaning “to be decent, honest and magnanimous," or "to have no secret or do a shameless deed.” But the Qing dynasty emperors who reigned after the Yongzheng Emperor used to hide a copy of their will behind this tablet and carried another copy with him at all times!
Written June 2, 2017
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LG_Kay
Singapore, Singapore7,512 contributions
Sep 2019
It is the largest of the 3 halls in the inner court of the Forbidden City. During the Ming Dynasty, it was the emperor’s residence. During the Qing Dynasty, whenever an emperor died, his coffin would be placed in the Palace of Heavenly Purity for a few days for memorial ceremonies. Later the coffin would be moved to Jinshan, and then buried in the mausoleum on a selected day.
Written October 19, 2019
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Flitz8-A foodie travels
Amsterdam, The Netherlands3,210 contributions
Sep 2018 • Solo
This palace is quite big but you cant see much inside here due to the lighting ,walk around and see everything quite similar to each other
Written December 27, 2018
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dmacwi
Wisconsin223 contributions
Sep 2018 • Family
This is the Palace located in the middle of the Forbidden City after passing through the Gate of Heavenly Purity and before the Palace of Earthly Tranquility. Similar to the other Palaces/Halls in the Forbidden City, worth stopping at and reading the information sign located in the front. Be prepared to battle crowds.
Written September 28, 2018
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Bill C
Vancouver, Canada4,598 contributions
May 2018 • Solo
This palace in the Forbidden City is the first building you see after passing through the Gate of Heavenly Purity. This palace was once where the Ming and Qing emperors resided. Later, it became an audience hall for receiving foreign envoys and high officials. You can see a throne through the door and windows. Entry into the palace isn’t allowed.
Written July 7, 2018
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Randall K
Canberra, Australia1,219 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
As with all parts of the Forbidden City, this is yet another imposing structure with beautiful design that is well worth visiting. Yes, there will be crowds, but you will still be able to find a quiet corner to stop and appreciate what you are seeing. The architecture of this palace was impressive, and there are lots of seperate design features that are well worth seeing.
Written May 27, 2018
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ianwyj
Singapore5,221 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
The largest of the halls situated within the Inner Court of the Forbidden City, this hall had a sort of hybrid role during the Qing dynasty. It could serve as a location where rituals were required, a role usually reserved for the massive halls of the Outer Court, but was most commonly used as the venue where the emperor met with his inner council of advisors and ministers. The latter is immediately obvious from the rather elaborate throne taking up quite a large proportion of the floor space. Look out for the rather prominent sign positioned above the throne - the calligraphy is attributed to the third emperor of the Qing dynasty and was where a copy of the wills of several emperors detailing the identity of their chosen successors was kept. Like any of the other major halls, visitors aren't allowed in and will have to be content with peering in from the outside.
Written December 10, 2017
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nellielim
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia4,002 contributions
Mar 2017 • Family
This is inside the inner court of the Forbidden City and is the sleeping quarters of the Emperor. A smaller version of the Hall of Supreme Harmony but it is the largest palace in the inner court.
Written March 30, 2017
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Mayank Agarwal
Tinsukia, India1,109 contributions
Jun 2016 • Friends
Last of the Big Halls among the many similar looking halls in the Forbidden City. Pretty much the same stuff, we can't go inside, bare interiors, bad lighting. Have to fight with other tourist for the view. The hall served as the Emperor's residence and later as his audience hall.
Written July 22, 2016
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BhawaniPathania
Mumbai, India3,673 contributions
Oct 2015 • Business
It's not everyday that you see places that were once inhabited by royalty. This palace has a special place in Beijing history. That's why you will have a hard time trying to see the place. It's the most crowded attraction in forbidden city. But I feel it's worth the jostling.
The palace was the emperor's abode during the Ming dynasty. The architecture and the other decor is simply mind boggling. An apt place for the Emperor to live.
Don't miss this one. I managed to get a lit of selfies here..but with strangers in the backdrop..😂😂😂
The palace was the emperor's abode during the Ming dynasty. The architecture and the other decor is simply mind boggling. An apt place for the Emperor to live.
Don't miss this one. I managed to get a lit of selfies here..but with strangers in the backdrop..😂😂😂
Written December 17, 2015
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