East facade and marble terraces of Qian dian, east facade of Zhong dian, and east facade of Diao dian seen from the East Wing at Tai miao

Detail of southeast corner of Qian dian and marble terraces seen from the East Wing of Tai miao

Detail of West Wing, west side halls, and dragon-headed gargoyle on west terrace of Qian dian at Tai miao

South facade of gate leading to Diao dian and dragon-headed gargoyles on north terrace of Zhong dian at Tai miao

Detail of carved marble slab on stairs at Qian dian showing five-clawed dragon

Detail of carved marble slab on stairs at Qian dian showing lions playing with a ball

Detail of terrace at Qian dian showing marble balustrade and dragon-headed gargoyles

Detail of terraces at Qian dian showing marble balustrades and dragon-headed gargoyles

Detail of terrace at Qian dian showing carved marble baluster with dragon and cloud motifs

Marble balustrade and dragon-headed gargoyle on east terrace of Zhong dian, bronze water vats, and east side hall of Diao dian on far side of wall

Glazed-tile sacrificial stove for burning paper and silk offerings and marble flagpole holders in the main courtyard at Tai miao

Detail of south facade of Qian dian, East Wing, glazed-tile sacrificial stove for burning paper and silk offerings, and main courtyard at Tai miao seen from Zai men

Detail of carved marble slabs on stairs at Qian dian showing mountain, wave, and horse motifs

Detail of carved marble slab on stairs at Qian dian showing wave and horse motifs

Interior view of a hall at Tai miao showing partitioned spaces for thrones, coffered ceiling, and painted roof beams

Interior detail of a hall at Tai miao showing a coffered ceiling and painted roof beams

Interior detail of a hall at Tai miao showing throne and altar with ritual objects

Interior detail of a hall at Tai miao showing coffered ceiling

Interior detail of a hall at Tai miao showing painted roof beams

Detail of roof at Tai miao showing roof tiles and ornaments