Xianfugong (Palace of Universal Happiness)Ⅰ

Yangxindian, in English literally translated into Hall of Metal Cultivation, is the most important architecture besides the Taihedian(Hall of Supreme Harmony) of Qing Dynasty. Since the reign of Emperor Yongzheng, the emperors of Qing dynasty dealt with national affairs and met their private audiences here. Historically, the hall of Yangxiandian (Hall of Mental Cultivation) was used as the audience chamber for the emperor to read documents and summon his ministers for consultation. The throne of emperor is located in the center of hall. There are the bookshelves behinds the throne on the both sides for preserving books themed with experiences and education, and these books used to be read by emperors when they were tired after or in handling the national affairs.