Famen Temple (founded around 200 CE) housed the only authenticated finger-bone relic of Sakyamuni Buddha (found in the underground crypt during 1981 restoration after a pagoda collapse). The Tang-era underground crypt + the 2009 Buddha Light Avenue modernist complex are dramatic. The new Famen Cultural Heritage Park (¥120) covers everything; the older Famen Temple proper (¥90) is just the original temple complex. 130 km from Xi'an — 2 hours by bus from West Bus Station (¥40), or day-tour bus from major Xi'an hotels (¥150-200 with guide). Less crowded than Big Wild Goose Pagoda; Buddhists make pilgrimages here. Combine with the underwhelming-but-historic Han Yang Ling Tomb (40 min from city, ¥80) for a half-day archaeology theme.
Address
Fufeng County, Shaanxi
扶风县
Highlights
- Buddha Finger-Bone RelicOnly authenticated; in underground crypt
- Buddha Light Avenue 2009 ComplexModernist Buddhist architecture; included in ¥120 ticket
For foreign visitors
- English service: english tour
- Cards accepted: visa, master
- Booking / entry: required
- Best time: Weekday morning
- Wi-Fi: free
- Transit access: need taxi
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What travelers say (3 reviews)
PilgrimDay·TripAdvisor·5/5
Houses Buddha's finger relic. New 148m relic-house pagoda is a modern marvel. ¥120, 120km from Xi'an.
2026-04-20
法门寺·Xiaohongshu·5/5
法门寺佛指舍利!新建合十舍利塔震撼。¥120 门票。配乾陵一日游。
2026-03-25
Sarah B.·Google Maps·4/5
Day trip from Xi'an. The Tang underground palace + Buddha relic is unique.
2026-02-22




