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Gallery of Famen Temple
Famen Temple Travel Guide
Ticket Fee :CNY 28
Opening Hours :8:00am--18:00pm
Traffic :Take the Bus No.2 at railway station
DCT Tips :Recommended Time for a Visit: Two hours
Brief Introduction :
Brief Introduction
Situated some 118 kilometers (73 miles) west of Xian, the Famen Temple will appeal to travelers who are journeying west to explore the ancient Silk Road. The temple gained the name Famen (which means the initial approach to become a Buddhist believer) in the Tang dynasty when a wooden four-storey structure was built replacing the original Ashoka Stupa built in the Eastern Han dynasty.
The temple with the "the Real Spirit Pagoda," in it enjoyed the reputation of being the "forefather of pagodas and temples in Central Shaanxi," because it held the finger bones of Sakyamuni--the founder of Buddhism.Visitors to the exhibitions in the Famen Temple Museum will gain a deeper appreciation of the Buddhist culture in ancient China, the religious importance, and follow the splendid history of the Famen Temple.
Features
Famen Temple, which is the most famous Buddhist temple, plays a sovereign role in Chinese Buddhism, and attracts tourists from all over the world.
Walking around the temple, the visitors will enjoy the beauty of the Famen Temple. At present, the Famen Temple has not only been restored to its original state, but also has been expanded on an even grander scale and has become a sacred place for Buddhism. Famen Temple is indeed a bright gem in the treasure house of Chinese history and culture.
Situated some 118 kilometers (73 miles) west of Xian, the Famen Temple will appeal to travelers who are journeying west to explore the ancient Silk Road. The temple gained the name Famen (which means the initial approach to become a Buddhist believer) in the Tang dynasty when a wooden four-storey structure was built replacing the original Ashoka Stupa built in the Eastern Han dynasty.
The temple with the "the Real Spirit Pagoda," in it enjoyed the reputation of being the "forefather of pagodas and temples in Central Shaanxi," because it held the finger bones of Sakyamuni--the founder of Buddhism.Visitors to the exhibitions in the Famen Temple Museum will gain a deeper appreciation of the Buddhist culture in ancient China, the religious importance, and follow the splendid history of the Famen Temple.
Features
Famen Temple, which is the most famous Buddhist temple, plays a sovereign role in Chinese Buddhism, and attracts tourists from all over the world.
Walking around the temple, the visitors will enjoy the beauty of the Famen Temple. At present, the Famen Temple has not only been restored to its original state, but also has been expanded on an even grander scale and has become a sacred place for Buddhism. Famen Temple is indeed a bright gem in the treasure house of Chinese history and culture.
