Your exclusive private day tour begins with a convenient pickup: your professional English-speaking guide will meet you at your downtown Xi'an hotel at the scheduled time. You’ll then board your private car and head to your first stop, Famen Temple. The drive takes approximately 1.5-2 hours, during which your guide will share interesting historical context about the sites you’ll visit, and you’re welcome to ask any questions anytime for further clarification.

Upon arriving at Famen Temple, you’ll explore this sacred ancient Buddhist sanctuary alongside your guide. Famen Temple is one of China’s most revered Buddhist sites, with a history spanning over 1,700 years—it was once an imperial temple in the Tang Dynasty and is famous worldwide for housing sacred Buddhist relics. Your guide will lead you through the temple grounds, starting with the iconic 148-meter (160-yard) Namaste Dagoba — a striking architectural landmark that symbolizes Buddhist devotion. You’ll also have the chance to pay respects to the revered finger bone relic of Sakyamuni Buddha, one of the temple’s most sacred treasures. As you walk through the complex, your guide will point out key halls and structures, sharing brief insights into their significance in Buddhist culture. Lunch is not included in the tour. However, your guide will be happy to recommend authentic local restaurants nearby that suit your tastes, and you can pay for your meal on your own at your convenience.

Qianling Mausoleum is a unique imperial tomb in Chinese history—it is the only joint mausoleum of two emperors: Emperor Gaozong of Tang and his wife, Empress Wu Zetian, the sole female ruler to ever govern China. This majestic site reflects the grandeur and prosperity of the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). You’ll stop to view three iconic landmarks: the famous Blank Tablet (a stele with no inscriptions, leaving Empress Wu Zetian’s legacy for history to judge), the Qijie Bei (Tablet of Seven Elements, inscribed with Emperor Gaozong’s achievements), and the 61 stone statues of foreign diplomats. Additionally, you’ll visit the Tomb of Princess Yong Tai, where you’ll admire well-preserved, colorful Tang Dynasty murals depicting court ladies, nobles, and daily life in the imperial court — your guide will explain the stories behind these exquisite artworks. At the end of the tour, your guide and driver will take you back to your downtown Xi'an hotel.