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Hall of Supreme Harmony Taihedian Commonly known as the Hall of Gold Throne ， the

magnificent structure was built in 1406 and renovated in 1695. It is 35.5 meters high and

has a floor space of 2 300 square meters with 182 beams and 84 pillars. It is the largest

wood structure extant in China. During the Ming and Qing dynasties grand ceremonies such as

the enthronement of the emperor,New Year’s Day,proclamation of imperial edicts, receiving

successful candidates of imperial examination, appointment of commander-in-chief of

expedition troops were held here.china travel

Inside the Hall of Supreme Harmony The interior of the Gold Throne Hall is preserved as in

ancient times. On the raised platform is the gilded imperial throne placed on a dais two

meters high. Behind the throne is a carved screen. On either side of the throne are a crane

-shaped candlestick, an elephant-shaped in-cense burner and a column shaped incense burner

with a pagoda on top which are all cloisonne wares.
Throne The painted golden throne with a splendid screen behind it stands on a two-me-ter

high dais in the center of the Hall of Supreme Harmony. Its back and the lower part are

covered with coiled dragons. This is the most magnificent of all the thrones in the palace.