Day Trip to Famen Temple and Qianling Tomb from Xi’an
Xi'an, China
Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 8 hours
Take this tour to visit two top attractions in Xi'an: Famen Temple, which is regarded as the "ancestor of pagoda temples in Guanzhong area," and Qianlin Tomb, which is a Tang dynasty tomb located in northwest of Xi'an. Lunch is included for this tour.
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Take this tour to visit two top attractions in Xi'an: Famen Temple, which is regarded as the "ancestor of pagoda temples in Guanzhong area," and Qianlin Tomb, which is a Tang dynasty tomb located in northwest of Xi'an. Lunch is included for this tour.Your guide will meet you at your downtown Xi’an hotel around 8am and transfer you to Famen Temple. Famen Temple was built during Han dynasty approximately 2,000 years ago and became one of the most important Buddhist temples in China. According to Buddhist scriptures, in 272 B.C., King Asoka of India presented relics of Buddha in various places of his kingdom to carry forward Buddhist doctrines. All places receiving such relics must build pagodas to enshrine them. Later, take a break for lunch to enjoy delicious authentic Chinese food at a local restaurant.
After lunch break, you will head to Qianling Tomb, which was built in Tang Dynasty. Tang Dynasty is a truly fascinating period in Chinese history, not only for its rich and diverse culture but also for the personalities who left their marks on the epoch. See the impressive burials of Emperor Gao Zong and Empress Wu Zetian. The only empress in Chinese history shared her tomb with her late husband which makes it the only instance of a mausoleum shared by an emperor and an empress in China. The design of their tomb replicates the city of Chang'an (Xi'an) on a north-south axis in accordance with Chinese traditions. At the end of this tour, you will be transferred back to your accommodation in Xi'an.
After lunch break, you will head to Qianling Tomb, which was built in Tang Dynasty. Tang Dynasty is a truly fascinating period in Chinese history, not only for its rich and diverse culture but also for the personalities who left their marks on the epoch. See the impressive burials of Emperor Gao Zong and Empress Wu Zetian. The only empress in Chinese history shared her tomb with her late husband which makes it the only instance of a mausoleum shared by an emperor and an empress in China. The design of their tomb replicates the city of Chang'an (Xi'an) on a north-south axis in accordance with Chinese traditions. At the end of this tour, you will be transferred back to your accommodation in Xi'an.
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