China: Detail of the terrace in front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony (Taihedian), The Forbidden City (Zijin Cheng), Beijing. The Hall of Supreme Harmony is the largest hall within the Forbidden City. The Hall of Supreme Harmony is one of the largest wooden structures within China. It was the location where Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty Emperors hosted their enthronement and wedding ceremonies. The name of the Hall was changed from Feng Tian Dian to the current one by the Shunzhi Emperor of Qing Dynasty.

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