Discover the rich history and religious significance of the Tang Dynasty on a private day trip from Xi’an. Visit Famen Temple and see the finger bone of the Buddha, then explore the Qianling Mausoleum, the final resting place of Empress Wu Zetian.
Discover the rich history and religious significance of the Tang Dynasty on a private day trip from Xi’an. Visit Famen Temple and see the finger bone of the Buddha, then explore the Qianling Mausoleum, the final resting place of Empress Wu Zetian.
- Famen Temple (Famen Si) - Your tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel at the appointed time. Then drive to a holy place of Buddhism, Famen Temple, and it will take about 1.5-2 hours on the way. Upon arrival, you will go sightseeing at Namaste Dagoba of 148 meters (160 yards) and worship a finger bone of the Gautama Buddha…
- Famen Temple (Famen Si) - Your tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel at the appointed time. Then drive to a holy place of Buddhism, Famen Temple, and it will take about 1.5-2 hours on the way. Upon arrival, you will go sightseeing at Namaste Dagoba of 148 meters (160 yards) and worship a finger bone of the Gautama Buddha (Sakyamuni). This Famen Temple tour lasts for about 2-2.5 hours. Lunch is not included but surely your guide will be willing to give you some advice.
- Tomb of Emperor Tang Gaozong (Qianling) - Afterwards, you will be driven to Qianling Mausoleum in about an hour. It is the tomb of Emperor Gaozong and Empress Wu Zetian, the only woman who have ruled China. There you will see a lot of stone statues along the Spirit Way and also view the Blank Tablet, the Qijie Bei (Tablet of Seven Elements) and the 61 stone statues of foreign diplomats. Later you will enjoy various colorful murals of court ladies during the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907 AD) in the Tomb of Princess Yong Tai.
Then your day tour comes to an end and your guide and driver will drive you about an hour back to your hotel.
- Two bottled water per day for each traveler
- Private English-speaking tour guide
- Private driver & air-conditioned vehicle
- Two bottled water per day for each traveler
- Private English-speaking tour guide
- Private driver & air-conditioned vehicle
- Tips or gratuities for guide and driver
- Meals
- Entrance tickets, Famen Temple and Qianling Mausoleum (CNY212/ USD29)
- Tips or gratuities for guide and driver
- Meals
- Entrance tickets, Famen Temple and Qianling Mausoleum (CNY212/ USD29)
Participate in this exclusive day journey from Xi’an to Famen Temple and Qianling Mausoleum, where you will gain deeper insights into the history and religious beliefs of the Tang Dynasty in China’s ancient past. Your private guide will accompany you to view the Buddha’s finger bone and investigate the mausoleum of Empress Wu Zetian - the lone female…
Participate in this exclusive day journey from Xi’an to Famen Temple and Qianling Mausoleum, where you will gain deeper insights into the history and religious beliefs of the Tang Dynasty in China’s ancient past. Your private guide will accompany you to view the Buddha’s finger bone and investigate the mausoleum of Empress Wu Zetian - the lone female ruler in China’s history.
- No tourist shops, factories, tea ceremonies and shopping site restaurants take up your valuable time, which ensures you a pure sightseeing experience.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.