One Day Famen Temple and Hanyangling Museum Tour from Xi’an
Tour Overview
This tour combining imperial mausoleum and holy Buddhist land well is a good option for people who look for a deeper exploration to Xian’s history, culture and religion after they have been to those all-known sites like Terracotta Warriors and Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
It takes you to visit the sacred Buddhist place Famen Temple where the priceless Sarira of Sakyamuni Buddha is stored and explore the mysterious underground exhibition hall of Hanyangling Mausoleum where you can feel like traveling through time. Just pick this trip to appreciate profound Chinese culture and splendid history with a professional team.
Tour code: XT-019
Travel destinations: Xian, Baoji
Suitable for: Cultural Explorers
Tour type: Private
Highlights of this tour:
- Admire the priceless finger bone relic of Shakyamuni at the Famen Temple and learn about what makes the temple a Buddhist shrine.
- Gain a glimpse into Emperor Jing, the fourth emperor of the Western Han Dynasty, and a visit to his majestic co-burial tomb.
Day-by-day Itinerary
- Day 1: Buddhist Atmosphere and Clay Warriors
At the appointed time in the morning, your private Xian guide will pick you up at your hotel in the city center. Drive for approximately 1.5 hours to Famen Temple. This highly revered Buddhist holy site has a history of over 1,700 years. It is very famous due to its finger bone relic of Shakyamuni, well preserved in the True Body Pagoda.
Follow your guide to explore the oldest, largest and highest-ranked pagoda underground chamber in the world and even appreciate some cultural relics that have been stored in their original state. Along the Buddha Light Avenue, admire the 148-meter-tall landmark of Famen Temple named the Pagoda of the Joined Palms.
Famen Temple near Xian After experiencing the solemn Buddhist atmosphere, enjoy a delicious lunch. The tour guide will offer recommendations based on your taste preferences. The cost of the lunch is at your own expense.
In the afternoon, drive back to Xi'an urban area and stop along the way at Hanyang Mausoleum to visit. This is the resting place of the fourth emperor of the Western Han Dynasty and his empress. As you enter the underground tomb chamber, you will see many clay figurines without arms, about 60 centimeters tall. Your guide will explain to you some unique funeral customs of that era.
After the visit, continue to drive you back to your hotel. This is the end of your one-day Xian side trip.
Hanyangling Museum
Tour Price ($=USD)
From $140 P.P, which is based on a private tour for 2 people. The price varies depending on the activity, number of people, travel date, hotel class, and fluctuations in currency exchange rates.
* For the final price, please refer to the service voucher sent to you by your travel consultant.
