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Discover sacred Buddhist relics at Famen Temple and explore the grandeur of Qianling Tomb on this private day tour from Xi'an. Expert guide, lunch, and hotel transfers included.
This private day tour from Xi'an takes you to two of Shaanxi's most significant historical sites. Journey 120 km west to Famen Temple, a revered Buddhist sanctuary founded during the Eastern Han Dynasty, where you can see the famed finger bone relic of the Buddha. Continue to Qianling Tomb, the joint mausoleum of Emperor Gaozong and Empress Wu Zetian, set against the Liangshan Mountain. With an expert English-speaking guide, comfortable coach transport, and included lunch, this tour offers a seamless exploration of ancient Chinese spirituality and imperial history. Hotel pickup and drop-off ensure a stress-free experience.
The map shows the tour area. The detailed plan below remains the source for stops and timing.
Inclusion: Tour guide service + lunch+ Shared Coach + Entrance fees
Pick-up point and time: Your Hotel between 8:00am and 9:00am
Finishing point and time: Your Hotel around 6:00pm
Tour Cost: RMB 1000 p/p
Pick up from your hotel in Xian. First drive 120km west of Xian and get to Famen Temple . The Famen Temple was first set up during East Han Dynasty. In the year 147 AD, King Asoka of India traveled to Asia, preaching Buddhism. He established Famen Temple and left the fingers of Buddha to be enshrined here. In the course of rebuilding the pagoda in 1987,an underground vault was discovered under the base of the pagoda. A great amount of Buddhist relics were found including four finger sarira relics.
After lunch, then visit Qianling Tomb , 85km west of Xian - the co-tomb of Emperor Tang Gaozong ( Li Zhi, 628 A.D.- 683 A.D.) and Empress Wu Zetian (624 A.D.- 705 A.D.), the only Empress in Chinese history. Qianling Tomb was first built in 684 A.D.and its construction took 23 years. An holy way flanked by animal and human statues leading all the way to the tombs from the southern approach.
End of service. Transferred to your hotel in Xian.
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Tour guide service + lunch+ Shared Coach + Entrance fees Pick-up point and time: Your Hotel between 8:00am and 9:00am Finishing point and time: Your Hotel around 6:00pm | Gratuities to drivers and guides |
| Pick-up and drop off service at your hotel | Travel insurance for your coverage of injury or accident |
| Entrance tickets | |
| Shared air-conditioned tour coach or van | |
| English Speaking tour guide | |
| Chinese lunch |
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