Famen Temple visited, a few tips to help everyone avoid unnecessary detours

Two divine reasons to visit Famen Temple💖 ▫️Among the only eight remaining relics of Shakyamuni Buddha in China, Shaanxi's Famen Temple houses the most precious Buddha finger bone relic! Other temples worship Buddha statues, but here you worship the true relic of the Buddha himself🙏 Seeing it with your own eyes brings tears to your eyes, the solemnity spanning thousands of years hits you instantly, you dare not speak loudly throughout, filled with reverence inside~ ▫️When the underground palace door opens, the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty reappears before your eyes! Over 2,000 royal treasures from the Tang Dynasty unearthed in 1987, each piece stunningly beautiful✨ Only by seeing up close can you understand what “Tang Dynasty splendor” means. The glaze of the secret color porcelain is as warm and smooth as jade, the patterns on gold and silverware are exquisitely detailed, and the three national treasures in the Famen Temple Museum that are prohibited from leaving the country are truly worth savoring repeatedly! Buddha Finger Relic Viewing Time⏰ ▫️Friends who want to see the Buddha finger relic, pay attention! The true finger bone relic of the Buddha is only displayed inside the New Hezhi Relic Pagoda ✨Opening hours: Lunar calendar 1st and 15th days + public holidays and statutory holidays from 10:00 to 16:00 (Choose a day when it’s not crowded to quietly feel it. Be sure to check the date before going! It’s recommended to confirm the opening status one day in advance to avoid wasted trips~) Best Route Guide for the Scenic Area🚶‍♀️ ▫️The main scenic area is huge! It takes 20 minutes to walk from the main gate to the Hezhi Relic Pagoda, and there’s not much to see along the way Recommended route 1⃣️: Take the electric shuttle! 15 RMB one way, directly to the core attraction. Walking 20 minutes under the scorching sun is really exhausting, spending 15 RMB is totally worth it, saving time and energy so you can preserve strength to explore the treasures~ Recommended route 2⃣️: Drive and navigate to "Famen Temple Museum," directly reaching the ruins and museum (super leg-saving!) Friends who drove this route said no need to detour through the main scenic gate, park and explore directly, a dream for those who love to walk a lot! Transportation Pitfall Guide🚗 🔻Direct buses from Xi’an are a rip-off! Long time and few departures. Almost booked a direct bus before but locals advised against it saying it’s slow and roundabout~ ✅The right way: Chengxi Bus Station → Fufeng County Bus Station (departures on the hour from 7:30 to 19:00) 💰39 RMB｜1.5-hour ride. The bus is fast, punctual, and seats are comfortable~ Taxi from Fufeng to Famen Temple only takes 10 minutes and costs 15 RMB, super convenient! The driver will also briefly introduce the attractions, making the ride enjoyable~ 📍Address: Famen Town, Fufeng County, Baoji City, Shaanxi Province 🕘Opening hours: 8:30-17:00 💰Tickets: Peak season 100 RMB (March-November)｜Off-season 90 RMB (December-February) Tips: ✅The underground palace treasures are a must-see! True fans should reserve 3 hours for visiting. Tested personally, 3 hours is just right to slowly tour the museum and underground palace, listening to the guide so you don’t miss details. Too fast and you’ll miss a lot~ ✅The Hezhi Relic Pagoda shines golden during the day, perfect for photos. Wearing light-colored clothes makes photos pop! The sunlight sparkling on the pagoda creates stunning shots with just a casual snap~ ✅May to June is the best time to enjoy lotus flowers at the Tang Paradise. When visiting in May, you’ll catch the lotus just beginning to bloom, tender and super healing. After touring Famen Temple, it’s a perfect stop to check in and fully enjoy the experience~