Palace of Abstinence in the Forbidden City

The Palace of Abstinence in the Forbidden City was built in 1731, the 9th year of the Yongzheng reign. It was a ritual for the emperor to fast 3 days in he Palace of Abstinence before he offered sacrifice to the Heaven and Earth. The offer of sacrifice Was very important ritual in anciestem and was listed as a grand state ceremony. Sometimes. The emperor would walk to the Temple of Heaven to pay his respects. Before the Sacrifice Ceremony, the emperor should hold the special. ”Abstinence Ceremony”: There was another abstinence plate standing on the terrace before the Palace of Abstinence with a small bronze figure standing beside holding an abstinence e plate is hands, The emperor should also carry a jade abstinence plate with him. The courtiers who joined the emperor in the ceremony all carried with them thence Plates made of dif-rent materials Is now a temporary exhibition gallery of the Palace Museum.

Relevant attractions in the Forbidden City

Palace of Cherishing Essence
Palace of Revering Yang
Palace of Obeying the Heaven
Palace of Eternal Harmony
Palace of Revering Benevolence
Palace of Extending Happiness
Palace of Abstinence