E'fang Palace, the Qin-dynasty's largest imperial palace, built in 212 BC and destroyed by a fire in 206 BC, has been rebuilt in the western suburbs of Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi Province and one of the bustling tourist destinations in China, with an investment of 130 million yuan (US$ 15.7 million) and five years of labors. Encompassing 34.53 hectares (85.32 acres), the palace brings back to life the ancient glory and brilliance of China's first dynasty and provides yet another attraction for tourists both at home and abroad.  The newly built palace opened to the public on October 2, 2000.