Private Day Tour: Qianling Mausoleum and Famen Temple

4.3 (3 reviews) Xian, China
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Duration9h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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.

Options

Only guide and transfer

Historical & Cultural Tour: Only include private transportation and English seaking tour guide service, don't include entrance fee and lunch.
Pickup included

All inclusive Tour

Historical & Cultural Tour: Includes private transfer, English tour guide,entrance fees of Qianling Mausoleum&Famen Temple(Battery car exclude)
Pickup included

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver
  • Battery cart in Qianling Mausoleum
  • Professional English speaking guide
  • Entrance tickets
  • Gratuities to guide and driver
  • Optional activities
  • Battery cart in Famen Temple
  • Any Meal

What to expect

  1. Famen Temple (Famen Si)
    3h · Admission ticket included
    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.
  2. Tomb of Emperor Tang Gaozong (Qianling)
    2h · Admission ticket included
    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.
  3. Yidetaizi Tomb
    1h · Admission ticket included
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

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.

Additional 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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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