Famen temple 法门寺

This temple is situated 130 km. outside of Xi’an but it has great religious and cultural significance. It used to be the royal temple and it is one of china’s oldest temples. It is believed to house the finger bone of Buddha Shakyamuni, who is the founder of Buddhist religion. Also other well preserved valuable relics are displayed in the pagoda and the neighboring museum.

Opening Hours: Daily: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Address: About 115 Km northwest of Xi’an, 10Km north of Baoji City in the Famenzhen Region 宝鸡市扶风县城北10公里的法门镇,距离西安约115公里

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