The Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City

The Meridian Gate 午门 wǔ mén is the place where the emperor presided over military parades and announced the new calendar. The central gate was always reserved for the emperor, the empress on her wedding day, and the three top graduates of the imperial examination on their reception day. The left gate was reserved for civil and military officials, and the right gate for the imperial family and relatives.

Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China Beijing, Peking, Meridian Gate

Quezuo Gate on the east side of the Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City Beijing, Peking, Meridian Gate, east Quezuo gate

Pavilion of the Swallow's Wing on the east of the Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City Pavilion of the Swallow's Wing on the east of the Meridian Gate

Quezuo Gate on the west side of the Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City Beijing, Peking, Meridian Gate, west Quezuo gate

Pavilion of the Swallow's Wing on the west of the Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City Pavilion of the Swallow's Wing on the west of the Meridian Gate

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