With a pick-up from your city centre hotel lobby at 08:30 by a local friendly tour guide, you will be escorted to start the day tour. Enjoy a private transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle and learn the profound history and culture of Xi’an from your guide on the way.

Your first stop will be Famen Temple with a history of 1,700 years built during the Eastern Han Dynasty, it is renowned for storing the veritable Finger Bone of the Sakyamuni Buddha, and a cultural scenic area featuring the “time-honored Buddhist Holy Land and age-old classic Buddhist site.” Wander around the temple to explore the history and culture of Buddhism.

After having lunch in local restaurant, continue to the Qianling Mausoleum of the Tang Dynasty. This is the joint tomb of Emperor Gaozong and his Empress Wu Zetian, the only woman ruler in Chinese history. The tomb is of a strong and secure construction and is notable as the only mausoleum to escape the unwelcome attention of tomb robbers. The design of Qianling replicates the city of Chang'an and, in accordance with tradition, is on a north-south axis. Stroll around the Mausoleum to discover the fascinating history and culture of the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Afterwards, drive back and return to your hotel to conclude this day trip.