Hall of Middle Harmony (Zhonghe Dian)
Hall of Middle Harmony (Zhonghe Dian)
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RayParks
Adelaide, Australia2,862 contributions
Apr 2017 • Solo
It’s the smallest of the Three Great Halls of the Outer Court on the central axis of the Forbidden City. It’s a square structure like a pavilion with a gilded pinnacle on a single-eaves roof. It’s located between the Hall of Great Harmony and the Hall of Preserving Harmony. Why is it so small compared to the other two? It’s a kind of Chinese architectural style to avoid monotony.
It was interesting to know that the emperor used to rest in this hall, when he was on his way to hold ceremonies in the Hall of Great harmony.
It was interesting to know that the emperor used to rest in this hall, when he was on his way to hold ceremonies in the Hall of Great harmony.
Written June 2, 2017
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SSLOVEKK
El Paso, TX184 contributions
Oct 2012 • Solo
You won't miss the Hall of Middle Harmony. It's in the middle line of the city. It's said that it's the sleeping site for the emperor.
Written September 22, 2013
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LG_Kay
Singapore, Singapore7,512 contributions
Sep 2019
It is located between the Hall of Supreme Harmony 太和殿 and the Hall of Preserving Harmony 保和殿. It is a square building where the emperor would do his preparations before presiding over ceremonies in the Hall of Supreme Harmony. This hall is the smallest of the three main halls in the outer court of the Forbidden City. Hence, I just had a brief visit, took some photos and proceed to the next hall.
Written October 18, 2019
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Flitz8-A foodie travels
Amsterdam, The Netherlands3,185 contributions
Sep 2018 • Solo
A small hall which has massive throne in the centre,crowds push to get good picture of the throne so be careful
Written December 23, 2018
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dmacwi
Wisconsin223 contributions
Sep 2018 • Family
This is the smallest of the large halls located in the center of the Forbidden City. Similar to the other Palaces/Halls in the Forbidden City, worth stopping at and reading the information sign. Be prepared to battle crowds.
Written September 28, 2018
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Bill C
Vancouver, Canada4,600 contributions
May 2018 • Solo
This is the smallest of the three main halls in the outer court of the Forbidden City. It is also called the Hall of Central Harmony. It is between the Hall of Supreme Harmony and the Hall of Preserving Harmony. It is a square building where the emperor would do his preparations before presiding over ceremonies in the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
Written July 7, 2018
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silverbrook
London, Canada4,772 contributions
Apr 2018 • Friends
This relatively small, square hall is located between the Hall of Supreme Harmony and the Hall of Preserving Harmony and is the smallest of the three halls. This hall served as the emperor's rehearsal room where he would practice speeches or rest before ceremonies and presentations. There is a throne in the centre of the room with a golden unicorn on either side that you can view from the doorway.
Written May 5, 2018
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ianwyj
Singapore5,188 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
Harmoniously designed in the same general yet grand style of the buildings and pavilions of the Forbidden City, this relatively small (I'm using rather loosely here) hall is the smallest of the three found in the Outer Courtyard. It's rather bare in content with a throne positioned in the centre, once used to allow the emperor some respite when attending ceremonies in either he Halls of Supreme Harmony or Preserved Harmony. A short visit should suffice before moving on to other parts of the palace grounds or nearby exhibition galleries.
Written November 18, 2017
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nellielim
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia4,019 contributions
Mar 2017 • Family
Located in the Forbidden City, this is the smallest hall in the outer court. This was the place where the Emperor rests while waiting to hold ceremonies in the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
Written April 1, 2017
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Fi S
London, UK524 contributions
Aug 2015
The architecture and attention to detail is stunning, but there are so many similar buildings in the Forbidden City that this one gets lost in the noise.
Written August 8, 2015
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