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Gate of Supreme Harmony
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The Gate of Supreme Harmony, without doubt the most ornately decorated in the Forbidden City, is guarded by two imposing bronze lions, the symbol of the highest-ranking dignitaries of the State. It was built for the first time in 1420, then completely reconstructed under the Qing dynasty following a fire in 1888. The rosewood ceilings are entirely decorated with gilded dragons (the symbols of the emperor), while the door, which opens out onto the exterior courtyard, was built without any screws or nails.

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  • From CN¥210
    7 Days Premium Beijing Tiananmen Branch
    Disappointing 4.3
    801 m - No.9, Xirongxian Lane (B), 100000 Beijing
  • From CN¥800
    Beijing Jingyuan Courtyard Hotel
    Suberb 9.3
    1.31 Km - 35 Wangfujing Xitangzi Hutong, 100006 Beijing
  • From CN¥720
    Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
    Very good 8.2
    1.34 Km - 8 Wangfujing East Street, 100006 Beijing

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    Vege Wonder
    MICHELIN 2024
    563 m - Shop 212, 2F, West Building, WF Central, 269 Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng, Beijing
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    China Tang
    MICHELIN 2024
    574 m - Shop 307, 3F, Building 1, WF Central, 269 Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng, Beijing
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    Café Zi
    MICHELIN 2024
    708 m - 5F, Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, 269 Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng, Beijing

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