The Qin Palace Ruins of Beidaihe

The Qin Palace Ruins of Beidaihe

The Qin Palace Ruins of Beidaihe are a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

The Qin Palace Ruins of Beidaihe, also known as the "Jinshanzui Ancient City Ruins," are located in the city of Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, in northern China. It is believed to have been the site of an imperial palace used during Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s eastern inspection tours.

The Qin Palace Ruins of Beidaihe were discovered in 1987, covering a total area of approximately 60,000 square meters. The site includes architectural foundations, storage pits, wells, water pipelines, and cooking stoves. The architectural remains are densely arranged, enclosed by walls on all sides with one gate, and each cluster of buildings is surrounded by courtyard walls. Artifacts unearthed include roof tiles, water pipes, well rings, and pottery.

The discovery of the Qin Palace Ruins of Beidaihe is of great significance for exploring the history of the Qin Dynasty and the origins of the name of Qinhuangdao. (National Cultural Heritage Administration)

Further reading:

· Third Batch of Hebei Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units

· Fourth Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units