West gate seen from the terrace of Qi nian dian

Interior view of Qi nian men showing roof beam construction and painted decoration

Interior detail of Qi nian dian showing ceiling with carved and painted brackets

Interior detail of Qi nian dian showing roof beam construction and painted decoration

Exterior detail of Qi nian dian showing doors with latticework, metal decoration, and ru yi motif

Exterior detail of Qi nian dian showing triple-eaved roof with inscribed board

Exterior detail of Qi nian dian showing roof beam construction and painted decoration

Interior view of Qi nian dian showing raised platform with carved screen and emperor's throne

Detail of column inside Qi nian dian showing lotus motif

North gable of West Side Hall at Qi nian dian

North facade of Qi nian men

Building detail showing roof ornaments at Tian tan

Silhouette of Qi nian dian against the sky and detail of marble terraces

Detail showing carved marble balaster with cloud motif on first terrace at Qi nian dian

Detail showing carved marble slabs with cloud, phoenix, and dragon motifs on stairs at Qi nian dian

Detail showing carved marble slab with phoenix motif on stairs at Qi nian dian

Detail showing carved marble slab with dragon motif on stairs at Qi nian dian

North facade of Qi nian dian and stairs

Qi nian dian seen from a side gate

View through gate at north end of Danbi Qiao showing Qi nian men and Qi nian dian