Route 1: East Palace Gate—Hall of Benevolence and Longevity—Garden of Virtue and Harmony—Hall of Jade Ripples—Yiyun Hall—Hall of Happiness and Longevity—Long Corridor—Gate that Dispels the Clouds

Route 2: North Palace Gate—Suzhou Street—Main Road for Emperor—Gate Tower of Cloud Retaining Eaves—Marble Boat—Long Corridor—Gate that Dispels the Clouds

Route 3: New Palace Gate—Bronze Ox—East Dike—Wenchang Tower—Hall of Benevolence and Longevity—Garden of Virtue and Harmony—Hall of Jade Ripples—Yiyun Hall—Hall of Happiness and Longevity—Yaoyue Gate