Forbidden City--Western RouteⅢ

Hall of Eternal Spring 

Of the Six Western Palaces, the Palace of Eternal Spring was the residence of imperial concubines in the Ming and Qing dynasties. During the reign of Emperor Tongzhi in the late Qing Dynasty, the Empress Dowager ever lived here.

Palace of Earthly Honor 

One of the Six Western Palaces, the Palace of Earthly Honor was the residence for imperial concubines of the Ming and Qing dynasties. To celebrate the 50th birthday of Empress Dowager Cixi, during the reign of Emperor Guangxu, the palace was linked to the Palace of Gathered Elegance to form four courtyards.

Hall of Physical Harmony

The Hall of Physical Harmony is the rear hall of the Palace of Earthly Honor. In 1887, when Emperor Guangxu was 17 years old, the Empress Dowager performed a ceremony here to select concubines for him.

Palace of Gathered Elegance

One of the Six Western Palaces, the Palace of Gathered Elegance was the residence for imperial concubines of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Cixi lived in the rear part of the palace, where she gave birth to Tongzhi.