Exploring the Forbidden City: The Functional Codes of Over 70 Palaces
The Forbidden City has a total of more than 70 palaces of all sizes, what were they used for? Let’s find out! The outer court (equivalent to the modern Capitol + National Ceremonial Centre) The Hall of Supreme Harmony ( Taihe dian ) : a place for national ceremonies, such as the Emperor’s enthronement, New…