Famen Temple (Photo/Xinhua)

Top 9: Famen Temple (法门寺)

Famen Temple is situated in Famen Town, 10 kilometers north of Fufeng County, Shaanxi Province. With a history dating back 1,700 years, the temple was built during the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220). It began to prosper during the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534), and reached its peak in the Sui and Tang dynasties (589-907), when it was a prominent imperial temple. In addition to its long and rich history, the site has also become a place of pilgrimage for millions of travelers and Buddhists alike as it houses one of Gautama Buddha's finger bones.

Admission: 120 yuan

Best time to visit: March to November