Weiyang, Xi'an

Weiyang District (simplified Chinese: 未央区; traditional Chinese: 未央區; pinyin: Wèiyāng Qū) is one of 11 urban districts of the prefecture-level city of Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi Province, Northwest China.

It is named after the ruins of Weiyang Palace of the Han dynasty which is located inside the district, meaning "the prosperity never ends" (繁荣兴盛,不尽不衰).

[3] 11 ancient dynasties built their capitals inside the modern time Weiyang District, including Qin, Western Han, Eastern Han, Western Wei, Northern Zhou, etc.

The weather performances of the four seasons are distinct, and the annual rainfall intensity is moderate.

In an average of 22 days per year, the daily highest temperature is greater or equal to 95 °F (35 °C).

However, after five years of construction, the palace was left unfinished due to the sudden downfall of the Qin dynasty in 206 B.C..

The ancient Chinese ode to the Epang Palace (阿房宫赋) also narrates the story of this historical relic.

It is the ruins of the largest palace in the capital city Chang'an of the Tang dynasty.

It was listed in the first batch of Chinese national key cultural relics protection sites in 1961 by the State Council of the People's Republic of China.

At Jun 22nd, 2014, the site of Daming Palace was added into the World Heritage List.

[12] The site of Han dynasty's capital Chang'an is one of the Chinese ancient capital sites that has the largest size, the most complete preservation, the most abundant ruins, and significant historical importance.

It was listed among the first batch of Chinese national key cultural relics protection sites in 1961 by the State Council of the People's Republic of China.

[12] This exhibition hall is the first dedicated museum for the complete introduction of Han Chang'an City and its relics.

The first hall introduces Chang'an City's historical evolution, layout scale, cultural style, and the current site's preservation status, archaeological achievements, and the remains from the Han dynasty.

[17] Xi'anbei Railway Station is located inside Weiyang district, right on the northern central axis of the city of Xi'an.