Middle Road Introduction: Middle Road is the center of the Shenyang Forbidden City complex and is divided into three courtyards: the front yard, the middle yard and the back yard. The southernmost Daqing Gate is the main entrance of the Shenyang Forbidden City, where civil and military officials wait for court. Chongzheng Hall (Jinluan Hall) is the main core, where Huang Taiji met with ministers and managed the affairs of the dynasty. It is also equipped with Feilong Pavilion, Xiangfeng Pavilion, Shishanzhai, Xiezhongzhai and Rihua Tower. At the back are the Phoenix Tower where the emperor's concubines used to study, the Qingning Palace where Huang Taiji and his queen lived, as well as the East and West Palaces, the Summer Palace, Jiezhi Palace, Jingdian Pavilion, Diguang Palace, etc.