[2025 Xi'an Attraction] Travel Guide for Epang Palace Archaeological Site Park (Updated Jun)

Take the kids to the flower sea‼️ Tens of thousands of purple leaf plum trees are blooming near the "Jiujiu Da Qin" show. This year, the blooming season has arrived earlier than usual~ The purple leaf plum trees at the Epang Palace are already 80% in bloom. The Epang Palace, along with the Great Wall, the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, and the Qin Straight Road, are known as the "Four Great Projects of the First Qin Emperor." The ruins of Epang Palace have been recognized by the United Nations as one of the largest palace foundations in the world, enjoying the reputation of a world wonder. The Epang Palace Ruins Park was built on the foundation of the ruins. Except for the "Front Palace Avenue" and the square, which have been slightly modified, the rest of the park retains its original appearance. Many trees have been planted, including a vast expanse of purple leaf plum trees, numbering in the tens of thousands. The purple leaf plum blossoms last for about half a month and symbolize happiness and positivity. Pink and white flowers hang on the branches, cluster after cluster, passionate and romantic. Overlooking the sea of flowers is a spectacular sight. People camp under the flower sea, and when the wind blows, petals fall on them. Nearby you can also Fly kites Blow bubbles Have a picnic It's also very close to the "Jiujiu Da Qin" show, so you can watch a show in the evening, how wonderful~

||. Afang Palace Archaeological Site Park Located in Fengdong New City, Xixian New District. It includes many rammed earth foundations such as the front hall, the Hero Temple, and Shanglinyuan Buildings 1 to 6. On March 4, 1961, the ruins of Afang Palace were announced by the State Council as the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units. In 2012, the "Afang Palace Ruins Protection Plan" was completed and approved in principle by the State Administration of Cultural Heritage. In the protection plan, the Afang Palace ruins are divided into three parts, including the core protection area, the construction control area, and the cultural tourism area. A national archaeological site park will be built in the core protection area with an area of ​​about 2.3 kilometers to protect the original appearance of the ruins of the front hall of the Afang Palace. In 2013, the comprehensive renovation project of Afang Palace with a total investment of 2.5 billion yuan was officially launched, including the southern area square of the Afang Palace Archaeological Site Park, the tourist service center, landscape sculptures, cultural protection management rooms, underground parking lots, green landscapes and other projects, as well as 5 urban village renovation and resettlement community construction projects within the Afang Palace area, with a construction scale of approximately 900,000 square meters. At present, the southern area of ​​the Afang Palace Archaeological Site Park has been completed. The existing rammed earth base of the front hall site is protected by a fence, and five front hall roads running north-south and five site roads running east-west are divided from above, crisscrossing like a chessboard. The main building of Afang Palace is the front hall. There is a huge rectangular rammed earth platform, which is commonly known as "Meiwu Ridge" by locals. This rammed earth base is about 7 meters high, about 1,270 meters long from east to west, about 426 meters wide from north to south, and covers an area of ​​about 600,000 square meters. The north and south sides of the platform are empty and the east and west are severely damaged. To the east are Zhaojiabao and Jujiazhuang, and to the west are Dagucheng Village and Xiaogucheng Village. After archaeological exploration and excavation, corridors, stairs and other activity areas were discovered around the ruins of the front hall. About 200 meters northeast of the front hall ruins, a "Beisi" building site was discovered, with large stone column bases arranged in an orderly manner. The unearthed rope-patterned tiles were inscribed with small seal characters such as "Beisi", "Zuogong", "Yougong" and "Gongjia".

Looking for a weekend destination that combines education and entertainment? The Qin Afang Palace Ruins Exhibition Hall in Xi'an is a great choice, offering not only a rich historical and cultural heritage but also spacious areas for relaxation. The address is located at 170 Dong Street, Wangsi, Chang'an District, adjacent to the bustling Wuyue Plaza, which combines dining and shopping in one bustling location. The Qin Afang Palace Ruins Exhibition Hall (near the Afang Palace South Station on Subway Line 5) provides a quiet environment for learning away from the hustle and bustle. It is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm, convenient for visitors to plan their visit. How to get there? Whether by driving, taxi, bus, or cycling, it is very convenient. The Qin Afang Palace Ruins Park was once the site of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's grand palace. Although the palace was never completed and was burned down, it has now been transformed into an open public space. The cement ground in front is suitable for flying kites, and the small woods at the back are perfect for picnics, making it an ideal place for family and friends to gather. Walk about a hundred meters west across the road, and you will see a small gate marked with 'Xi'an Qin Afang Palace Ruins Exhibition Hall' next to McDonald's, which is very easy to find. Admission is free, but registration is required. Although the exhibition hall is not large, with only one floor, it contains rich content. Upon entering, you can see the statue of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, and the spotlights on both sides of the floor illuminate the symbols and totems of the Qin Dynasty. The wall beside the stairs details the glorious history of the Qin state from its founding to the unification of the six states, as well as the unearthed cultural relics. These historical fragments piece together a picture of a prosperous and powerful Qin state, reflecting Emperor Qin Shi Huang's tradition of listening to the wise during the unification process. The second floor has a book corner that details the complete history of the Qin Afang Palace from discovery, demolition, resettlement to planning, construction, and completion. For history enthusiasts, this place is enough to indulge in for an entire day. If you're tired of walking, there's a McDonald's next door for a break, and further ahead, there's a large discount supermarket to make your weekend even more perfect. In summary, the Qin Afang Palace Ruins Exhibition Hall is an excellent place to both increase knowledge and enjoy leisure time. Everyone is welcome to come and experience it!