About 120Kms from Xi’an, China is the Famen Si (Famen Temple) which is part of the Famen Temple Scenic Spot. It is a Buddhist temple built during the Eastern Han Dynasty. Being the oldest one in the region, it is also referred to as the “ancestor of pagodas”. The Scenic Spot is spread over a massive area of more than 86,600 square meters with 24 courtyards. The statue of Sakyumani is the main deity. Today, the area around the temple is a booming tourist attraction with hotels, multi-cuisine restaurants, teahouses, supermarkets, souvenir shops, and a scriptures museum. You can rent a battery-operated vehicle to explore the area at leisure.
Other Things to See in Xi'an
Muslim Street |
Great Mosque of Xi'an |
Hanyang Mausoleum |
Shaanxi History Museum |
Banpo Museum |
Li Shan (Mount Li) |
Xi'an City Wall |
Xi'an Bell Tower and Drum Tower |
Terracotta Warriors |
Lintong Museum |
Huaqing Pool |
Forest of Steles Museum (Beilin Museum) |
Emperor Qin Shihuang's Tomb |
Big Wild Goose Pagoda |