Famen Temple 法门寺

Major Buddhist temple and reliquary pagoda, home of a famous Tang imperial relic.

Insider tip

The modern museum complex is huge; allow time for the old temple and pagoda.

Key facts

Ticket: ≈ ¥100
Peak season (Mar 1–Nov 30) adult 100 CNY; off-season (Dec 1–Feb 28) 90 CNY. One ticket covers 合十舍利塔, 法门寺博物馆 and 法门寺院 per Jan 2026 page, but an Apr 2026 page says 法门寺本体 is no longer a daily visit area and shuttle bus is charged separately. The Apr 2026 page also says ticket prices were officially lowered from 2026-04-20, but does not state the new amount.
Opening hours: 08:30–17:30
Booking: No advance booking is needed.
Time needed: About 3 hours
Best time: Morning
Area: Fufeng

Checked 2026-10-30. Please confirm before you go.
Sources: tang.org.cn, tw.trip.com

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法门寺

陕西省宝鸡市扶风县法门镇

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book Famen Temple in advance?

No advance booking is needed.

What are the opening hours of Famen Temple?

08:30–17:30

How much is a ticket to Famen Temple?

About ¥100. Peak season (Mar 1–Nov 30) adult 100 CNY; off-season (Dec 1–Feb 28) 90 CNY. One ticket covers 合十舍利塔, 法门寺博物馆 and 法门寺院 per Jan 2026 page, but an Apr 2026 page says 法门寺本体 is no longer a daily visit area and shuttle bus is charged separately. The Apr 2026 page also says ticket prices were officially lowered from 2026-04-20, but does not state the new amount.

How long do I need at Famen Temple?

Plan about 3 hours.