Palace Museum starts research on restoring Hall of Mental Cultivation

Hall of Mental Cultivation [from IC]

After preparing for two years, the research project into the restoration and conservation of The Hall of Mental Cultivation was launched recently at the Palace Museum.

Preparations began in December 2015, when collections inside the hall were labeled, recorded, restored and studied.

The restoration work will cover 7,707 square meters, including 13 ancient buildings along with the doors and screen wall.

The Hall of Mental Cultivation served as the emperor's resting room in popular Chinese historical dramas like The Story of Yanxi Palace and Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace. In reality, it was used to hold political activities. Eight emperors reigned there, making the hall the heart of politics during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).

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