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Hall of Central Harmony

hall, Beijing, China
Also known as: Chung-ho tien, Hall of Complete Harmony, Zhonghedian(Show More)
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Palace Museum Hall of Preserving Harmony (background) and the Hall of Central Harmony, Palace Museum, Beijing.

The Hall of Central Harmony is a significant building within the Forbidden City in Beijing, China. It served as a resting place for the emperor before he entered the Hall of Supreme Harmony. This hall is part of a larger complex that was built between 1406 and 1420 by Emperor Yongle. The Forbidden City, now known as the Palace Museum, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and showcases valuable objects from Chinese history. The Hall of Central Harmony, while not as large as the Hall of Supreme Harmony, is an integral part of the architectural and symbolic design of the imperial palace.123

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