Wumen

Wumen (Meridian Gate) is the main gate of the Forbidden City. It is also in the form of a rostrum, topped with a majestic hall with a double roof. On each side of the hall are two pavilions connected by galleries which jut forward. This layout shows the highest rank of a gate. Another Golden Water River flows between Wumen and Taihemen (Gate of Supreme Harmony), which gives access to the Outer Palace through stone bridges.