Hall of Spiritual Cultivation (Yangxing dian)

The Hall of Spiritual Cultivation (Yangxing dian) is located behind the Palace of Tranquil Longevity ( Ningshougong). It is one of the major buildings of the rear living architectures in the Palace of Tranquil Longevity. In 1772, The Hall of Spiritual Cultivation was built and resembled Hall of Mental Cultivation (Yangxindian). The Hall of Spiritual Cultivation has a Xieshanding-style roof with the yellow glazed tile. It was used as the living house of the former emperor or current Emperor’s father.


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