Private Day Tour: Explore Qianling Mausoleum and Famed Famen Temple
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Fufeng County
Famen Temple, once an imperial temple during the Tang Dynasty, holds sacred relics of Sakyamuni and is globally revered among Buddhists. Qianling serves as the combined burial site of Emperor Gaozong and Empress Wu Zetian, the sole female ruler in the annals of Chinese history. This excursion spans two eminent Tang historical landmarks.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Famen Temple (Famen Si) - 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.
- Tomb of Emperor Tang Gaozong (Qianling) - 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.
- Yidetaizi Tomb - 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.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private, air-conditioned vehicle transfers
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Included entrance tickets to attractions
What's Not Included
- Gratuities to guide and driver
- Optional activities
- Battery cart in Famen Temple
- Any Meal
Additional Information
- 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.
Location
Famen Temple (Famen Si)
Famen Zhen,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Todd
Jul 22, 2018
This was a tough tour for a... - <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>
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