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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Led by a professional local tour guide, enjoy your private transfer to visit the highlights of northwest Xi'an. On this private day tour, you will visit Famen Temple, a notable Buddhist shrine for its collection of Sakyamuni relics, and Qianling Mausoleum, the joint tomb of Emperor Gaozong and his empress Wu Zetian of Tang Dynasty.
What's included
Private transportation
Hotel pick-up & drop-off
English-speaking tour guide
Bottled water
Chinese Lunch
Fuel surcharge and tax
Licensed professional driver
Entrance ticket fees
Gratuities
What to expect
Famen Temple (Famen Si)
4h · Admission ticket included
With pick up from your downtown Xi'an hotel lobby at 8:30am, your local friendly tour guide will escort you to start the day. Enjoy private transfer in air-conditioned vehicle and learn the profound history and culture of Xi’an from your guide along the way.
Your first stop will be Famen Temple with a history of 1,700 years built during Eastern Han Dynasty. The temple is renowned for housing the veritable finger bone of Sakyamuni Buddha and being a cultural scenic area of time-honored Buddhist holy land. You will wander around the temple to explore the history and culture of Buddhism.
Tomb of Emperor Tang Gaozong (Qianling)
4h · Admission ticket included
After lunch at a well selected local restaurant, continue to visit Qianling Mausoleum of Tang Dynasty. This is the joint tomb of Emperor Gaozong and his empress Wu Zetian who is also the only female ruler in Chinese history that took the reign after Gaozong. The tomb is of a very sound and secure construction and is notable as the only mausoleum to escape the unwelcome attention of tomb raiders. The design of Qianling replicates the city of Chang'an (ancient name of Xi'an) and in accordance with tradition of a north-south axis. Stroll around the mausoleum to discover the fascinating history and culture of Tang Dynasty (618-907).
Afterwards, you will be driven back to downtown and return to your hotel to conclude your day trip.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pick-up from centrally located Xi'an hotels, drop-off at the original departure point. Please provide detailed hotel information while booking.
Additional information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
