Epang Palace Ruins (A'fang Palace) (阿房宫遗址)
At a glance
- Where it is: Xi'an area, Shaanxi Province (Qin Epang Palace archaeological site)
What it is
The archaeological site of the vast, unfinished Qin dynasty palace begun by Emperor Qin Shi Huang (and briefly resumed under Qin Er Shi), now a major state-protected heritage site and the subject of the famous poem 'A'fang Palace Fu'. 'Epang gallery' is a mis-translation of the real place.
Why it's worth the stop
- Major state-protected archaeological site
- Linked to Qin Shi Huang and the Qin unification era
- Subject of the celebrated 'A'fang Palace' fu/prose-poem
Practical details
- Where it is: Xi'an area, Shaanxi Province (Qin Epang Palace archaeological site)
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FAQ
Is Epang Palace real?
Yes - the archaeological site of Epang Palace (阿房宫遗址) is a real heritage site in Xi'an, Shaanxi.
Was it finished?
No - the Qin palace was left unfinished; what remains is an archaeological site.
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