Famen Temple
Founded in the Eastern Han dynasty as the 'forefather of pagoda temples in Guanzhong': in 1987 the Tang dynasty underground palace came to light again, and the Buddha's finger bone relic, secret-color porcelain, Tang imperial silk, and gilded wares — the 'four great shocks' — stunned the archaeological world; the Stupa of Folded Hands (148m, designed by Taiwanese architect C.Y. Lee) is a modern landmark
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 08:30-17:00
- Ticket
- Peak season CNY 100
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
Founded in the Eastern Han dynasty as the 'forefather of pagoda temples in Guanzhong': in 1987 the Tang dynasty underground palace came to light again, and the Buddha's finger bone relic, secret-color porcelain, Tang imperial silk, and gilded wares — the 'four great shocks' — stunned the archaeological world; the Stupa of Folded Hands (148m, designed by Taiwanese architect C.Y. Lee) is a modern landmark; the Famen Temple Museum is dedicated to the underground palace treasures. Peak season CNY 100, 08:30-17:00, reachable by self-drive or scheduled coach to Fufeng, Baoji; an easy day trip from Xi'an.
Getting there: Self-drive / scheduled coach, Fufeng, Baoji
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