Hall of Supreme Harmony(Taihedian)

Hall of Supreme Harmony(Taihedian), publicly called Jinluandian, is located at the predominate place on the axes from south to north in Forbidden City. In 1420, it was completed and ten called Fengtaindian. In 1562, it was renamed Huangjidian. And in 1645, it was finalized to be Taihedian(Hall of Supreme Harmony). Since its completion, it suffered several fire disasters and also experienced many restorations. Currently what we see is restored in 1695. Taihedian (Hall of Supreme Harmony) is the largest palace hall with a wood structure in China today. The stele or board with four Chinese Characters ”建极绥猷” was written by Emperor Qianlong in Qing Dynasty.

Taihedian (Hall of Supreme Harmony) has five rooms long from front to back and 11 rooms long from left to right. It has an architectural area of 2,377 square meters and 26.92 meters high. If it is added the length of the dais, it will be 35.03 meters high. Taihedian( Hall of Supreme Harmony) is the largest palace hall in Forbidden City.