Private Day Tour: Qianling Mausoleum and Famen Temple
Description
Famen Temple used to be an imperial temple in the Tang Dynasty, which holds the relics of Sakyamuni. It has become world famous among Buddhist followers. Qianling is the joint tomb of Emperor Gaozong and Empress Wu Zetian, the only female monarch in Chinese history. This tour covers two famous Tang historic sites.
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Itinerary
At 08:30 your guide and driver will meet you at your hotel lobby. Today’s adventure begins with 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.
You will visit the Qianling Mausoleum. It is the shared mausoleum of Emperor Gaozong and Empress Wu Zetian. Emperor Gaozong, whose name is Li Zhi, is the 3rd emperor of the Tang Dynasty (618-907). And Wu Zetian, wife of Lizhi, is the only female ruler of Chinese nation. After her husband died, she killed her son who should have taken the throne and set herself as the legal top ruler of the nation. Qianling is not excavated yet.
If time allows, you will pay a visit to Tomb of Prince Yide or Tomb of Princess Yongtai to have an inner look of imperial tomb of the Tang Dynasty. After the fantastic tour, our driver and tour guide will transfer back to your hotel.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Offered pick-up/drop-off service is available for hotels within Xi'an downtown city. if your hotel is beyond the range, an additional transfer fee will be charged accordingly.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- You will receive a confirm email from local operator about the tour details within 48 hours after booking.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- You will be contacted at least one day ahead of the travel day via email to advise the pickup info. The tour guide will also call you or leave you a message through your hotel room the night before tour about pickup time.
- Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within 2nd ring road of Xian city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.
- You are suggested to wear comfortable shoes on tour day.
Reviews(3)
Great trip for a family. We wanted to get away from the crowds at Xian and decided to venture out the city. The treasures at Famen Temple are amazing and the grandeur of Qianling is breathtaking. It’s sad we didn’t get to see the Buddha’s finger bone. But it’s still a nice trip. Learned a lot about the history of Tang Dynasty! Won’t forget this trip. Summer is a wonderful tour guide
What a wonderful experience! Our tour guide Summer made this an unforgettable trip through the Qianling Mausoleum and Famen Temple. This tour with our guide Summer was amazing. My family and I have learned so much about the history and Summer answers all of our questions. We strongly recommend this tour to all of our friends.
We appreciate you sharing your wonderful journey with us. We are so glad to hear you have enjoyed our service. Our team are always at your service and sincerely hope to serve you again soon! Pls feel free to contact with us, there are many wonderful routes like Tibet, Silk road and Xinjiang as well. Hope to meet you again in future.
<p>This was a tough tour for a westerner. Guide was good but if you are a Westerner and non-Buddhist I don't think this is the tour for you. Tons and tons and tons of walking.</p>
