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Imperial Palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties The Imperial Palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, also known as the Huangcheng Xiangfu, is a famous ancient architectural complex located in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province. It is the largest remaining official-style mansion in China. It was originally built during the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty as the palace of the Prince of Jin, and later became the official residence of the Jin Temple. During the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty, it was converted into the official residence of imperial princes, and was renamed Xiangfu. It later became the cultural, artistic, political, and economic center of Taiyuan during the Qing Dynasty. Covering an area of approximately 370,000 square meters and with a construction area of about 120,000 square meters, the Imperial Palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties is composed of various architectural groups, including the main gate, front hall, three courtyards, the Beizi Study, the Guifei Hall, the Zhaoyun Treasury, the East and West Academies, and the gardens. Its architectural style is dominated by ancient classical architecture of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Its magnificent and spectacular architectural style and rich and colorful cultural connotations attract many visitors to come and admire. The architectural design of the Imperial Palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties is exquisite and unique, condensing the essence of ancient architectural culture. The eaves, stone carvings, wood carvings, and color paintings of the main gate and front hall, as well as the inkstones, pen holders, calligraphy and painting in the Beizi Study, all display the lifestyle and artistic temperament of ancient literati. At the same time, the garden design of the Imperial Palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties is also carefully crafted and ingenious, featuring water landscapes such as Taihu rocks, rockery, fountains, and building landscapes, plants, and other scenery, all built based on the poetic imagination