Gate of Heavenly Purity

Coordinates: 39°55′09″N 116°23′49″E / 39.9192°N 116.3969°E / 39.9192; 116.3969
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Gate of Heavenly Purity
Gate of Heavenly Purity, 2013
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General information
TypeGate
LocationForbidden City
Town or cityBeijing
CountryChina
Coordinates39°55′09″N 116°23′49″E / 39.9192°N 116.3969°E / 39.9192; 116.3969

The Gate of Heavenly Purity (simplified Chinese: 乾清门; traditional Chinese: 乾清門; Manchu: ᡴᡳᠶᠠᠨ
ᠴᡳᠩ
ᠮᡝᠨ
kiyan cing men) is the main gate of the Inner Court of the Forbidden City, in Beijing, China. The gate once led people to Forbidden City's residential quarters.[1][2] It is connected to the Palace of Heavenly Purity, and near the Gate of Thriving Imperial Clan.

Two gilded Chinese lion sculptures are installed outside the gate.[3]

  • Historical image
    Historical image

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