Inside the Hall of Supreme Harmony stands a large sandalwood throne placed on a 2-meter-high wooden platform. The throne is designed with six dragons coiled around its back and armrests.

Behind the throne is a seven-panel screen known as Xumishan (means Snow Mountain), symbolizing the Buddhist paradise and affirming the throne's supreme status. Surrounding the throne are items with feng shui significance:

•        Two bronze cranes, symbolizing longevity.
•        An elephant-shaped incense burner, signifying national peace and prosperity.
•        A three-legged cauldron in the shape of a mythical beast, representing sacred protection.

 

Above the throne hangs a horizontal inscribed board with the phrase "jiàn jí suí yóu" penned by Emperor Qianlong, meaning “Establish the highest moral standard and govern the world with benevolent wisdom.”. It emphasizes that a ruler should align with heavenly principles above and adhere to the people's will below, governing the nation with righteousness. This plaque serves as a daily reminder for the emperor to reflect upon and admonish himself.

 

The primary decorative motif inside the Hall of Supreme Harmony is the dragon. The hall features over 12,000 carved dragon images. In Chinese culture, dragons symbolize power, good fortune, and harmony.

 

In the emperor's presence within the hall, the entire court was required to perform the ritual of "kowtowing," bowing nine times with their foreheads touching the ground.