Introduction to the East Throne: The East Throne, formerly known as the Yingbin Hall, is located inside the Donghua Gate of Dai Temple. Founded in the Yuan Dynasty, it was a residence for dignitaries. In the 35th year of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty (1770), it was expanded and converted into a residence pavilion, which became the imperial residence. It is the most complete Qing Dynasty courtyard preserved in Dai Temple. It consists of the hanging flower gate, the instrument gate, the main gate, the main hall and the side halls. The main hall, side halls and gates are connected by a ring corridor. The bright room of the main hall is where the emperor summons his ministers; there are two secondary rooms, the study room in the east and the bedroom in the west; the "Three Treasures of Mount Tai" (agarwood lion, warm jade, yellow and blue glazed porcelain gourd vase), dragon piers and dragon chairs are displayed in the hall , standing cabinets, square tables and other ancient red sandalwood furniture and various marble decorative hanging screens. The east and west side halls are now the exhibition rooms for Emperor Qianlong and Mount Tai.

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