Private Day Tour from Qianling Mausoleum and Famen Temple
Description
On this one day private tour, you will travel from Xian to visit the magnificent Famen Temple and Qianling Mausoleum to pay a deeper exploration to this anicent city. Your knowledgeable guide will tell you the stories of the only female Empress in Chinese history and lead you to appreciate the unearthed cultural relics which have a history of more than one thousand years.
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Itinerary
Meet up your tour guide at your hotel lobby. go to the Famen Temple which situated about 118 km west of Xi’an. Famen Temple is a famous Buddhist temple which holds the genuine relics of Gautama Buddha (Sakyamuni). Besides the the genuine relics of Gautama Buddha you will also see lots of exquisite Buddhist ware. Then, enjoy a tasty vegetarian meal .
After lunch, we will continue the tour to the Qianling Mausoleum, which takes an hour by car. Upon arrival, your guide will lead you to visit the highlights of the Qianling Mausoleum, including the stone statues along the Spirit Way, the Blank Tablet, the Qijie Bei (Tablet of Seven Elements) as well as the 61 stone statues of the foreign diplomats. Besides, you will also pay a visit to the Tomb of the Princess Yong Tai, where you can enjoy various colorful murals of the court ladies during the Tang Dynasty. In the late afternoon, your Xi'an day tour to the Qianling Mausoleum will come to an end and we will drive for about an hour back to your hotel. We hope you have enjoyed this day trip with us!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your centrally located hotel in Xi'an
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
