The was another large rectangular Chinese-style compound, situated to the west of the . It was built for official celebrations and banquets and used also for other types of entertainment such as archery contests. Like the , also the had a hall at the central northern end of the enclosure overseeing the court. This hall, the , was used by the emperor and courtiers presiding over activities in the . However, like the , the also fell gradually into disuse as many functions were moved to the . Its site is one of the few within the palace area that has been excavated.