The third of the Great Halls is the Hall of Preserving Harmony, used for banquets and later for imperial examinations. Descending from the rear of the hall is a 250-tonne marble slab carved with dragons and clouds. Sedan chair bearers would walk on the steps either side, conveying the emperor over the hallowed central carriageway.
Hall of Preserving Harmony
Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central
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