Xi'an Famen Temple,Famen Si

Famen Temple was established in the Eastern Han Dynasty (25--220), to spread the teachings of Buddha. The most representative structures in the temple are the Famen Temple Pagoda and Famen Temple Museum.

At the center of the temple is the 13-tiered octagonal pagoda under which it is said; a sliver of the finger bone of Sakyamuni (the historical Buddha) is buried. In 1981, subsidence of the pagoda led to reconstruction, during which, an Underground Palace was unexpectedly discovered in 1987. Many royal treasures and jewelry were found here- more than 2,000 pieces surrounded the Tang mandala (geometric designs, usually circular, symbolizing the universe). The most precious is the veritable Finger Bone of the Sakyamuni Buddha. At present, this is the biggest Buddhist underground palace so far discovered. From the grand architectural style, it is said to have been established in the Tang Dynasty (618-907). The reason for this buried treasure can be traced back to a most flourishing time in Chinese history. The Famen Temple was formerly the royal temple during the Sui Dynasty (581-618) and Tang Dynasty. Emperors in Sui and Tang believed that enshrining and worshiping the bone of Sakyamuni would bring riches and peace to the land and its people. So an offering of treasure to the finger bone was made, and it was housed in the Underground Palace. Nowadays, Famen Temple, which is the most famous Buddhist temples in China, plays a sovereign role in Chinese Buddhism, and appeals to tourists from all over the world.

Name:Xi’an Famen Temple (Famen Si)
City:Xi’an
Address:10km north of Fufeng County ,Shaanxi Province
Admission:CNY35
Tel: 0086-0912-5254154