Heavenly Purity Gate (Qianqingmen) (Beijing)

China / Beijing / Peking / Beijing

Also called Qianqingmen is the main entrance to the inner court. The Qing emperors sometimes give audience to government officials here. There used to be a throne in the gate. The emperor sat there and listened to reports from officials. This ceremony was held to show that the emperor attached great importance to the state affairs.
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Coordinates:   39°55'4"N   116°23'26"E
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