DuanmenⅠ

Duanmen(Southern End Main Entrance) behind Tiananmen (Gate of Heavenly Peace) was established in 1420, and it was one of the main gates of Forbidden City in Ming Dynasty, also the main gate of royal palace in Qing dynasty. The whole architectural style is similar to Tiananmen. The tower of Duanmen(Southern End Main Entrance) was the place for keeping royal ceremonial articles. On the day for royal rites or some important occasions, emperor’s escort was very grand and magnificent from Taihedian(Hall of Supreme Harmony) to Tiananmen with roughly 3 miles. Meanwhile the bells and drums on Meridian Gate and Duanmen(Southern End Main Entrance) were stricken at the same time to show the supremacy of royal power.