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After renovation in 1859 during the Qing Dynasty, it was linked to Tai Ji Dian (Hall of great Supremacy) and four courtyards were added. On the walls of the corridor are huge murals dispayling episodes from the classic novel "A Dream of Red Mansions".
During the Qing Dynasty, it was the residence for imperial concubines. Empress Xiaoxian of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty lived here. In 1748, Empress Xiaoxian died and here coffin was placed in the palace. Emperor Qianlong issued a decree the the palace would not be changed, no one else would live here, and a portrait of Empress Xiaixin would be displayed here at he lunar New Year and others festivals. Later Empress Dowager Ci Xi lived here for several years. The words "Chang Chun" mean "everlasting youth". |
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