In a separate enclosure further east were palaces called "the outer Eastern Palaces", which were specially built for the retired Emperor Qianlong and later inhabited by Cixi, the, Empress Dowager, before and after her 60th birthday.

Qianlong was the fourth Qing Emperor and reigned from 1736 to 1795. When he was 85 years old, he decided to abdicate and offer power to his son. Emperor Qianlong died in 1798 at the age of 89.

This group of building is independent of the other parts of the imperial palace; however, the general plan is made exactly after that on the central axis. The main building in this area are Huangjidian£¨Hall of Imperial supremacy£©, Ningshougong (Palace of Tranquil Longevity) in the front part; Yangxindian £¨Hall for Cultivating Charater£©, Leshoutang (Hall of Joyful Longevity) and yihexuan£¨pavilion of Sustained Harmony£©in the back part. At present, these halls are used as an exhibition of treasures.

Nine dragon Screen
At the entrance to the outer Eastern palaces, there is a Nine-dragon Screen, erected in 1773 during the reign of Emperor Qianlong as a decoration.

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About Forbidden City -- Introduction

. Palace of Union and Peace -- Jiaotaidian . Brief introduction of Forbidden City . Gate of Divine Prowess . Announcing the history of Forbidden City . Why Forbidden City got the name ? . Inner Golden Water River and Bridge . Gate of Supreme Harmony . History of the Gate of Supreme Harmony . Hall of Supreme Harmony--Taihedian . Hall of complete Harmony --Zhonghedian . Baohedian of Forbidden City . Gate of Heavenly Purity--Qianqingmen . Forbidden City -- Introduction . Palace of Earthly Tranquility--Kunninggong

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