Peking (Kublai Khan’s Palace)

Grand imperial complex in Peking serving as the political and military heart of Kublai Khan's rule. The palace encompasses multiple distinct spaces, including the Peking Throne Room (central chamber with elevated throne, backgammon games, and high-stakes political maneuvering), the Peking Palace Cloister (stone arches where companions strategize), and the Palace Trial Chamber (interrogation room for political prisoners). Key events include Marco Polo's caravan arrival, Tegana's assassination plot, Ping-Cho's forced marriage, and the Doctor's backgammon wager with Kublai Khan. The palace functions as a nexus of power, cruelty, and betrayal, where the Doctor's companions face imprisonment, interrogations, and desperate escape attempts amid Mongol political intrigue.