Hotels with Horseback Riding Near Bell Tower

Stay at Yinju Shanshe Homestay, a boutique retreat blending Tang Dynasty aesthetics with modern comfort, just a 5-minute walk from Caotang Temple Bell Tower. Its bamboo-and-wood interiors offer serene views of ancient temple walls and lush bamboo groves, while morning chimes from the bell tower create a meditative ambiance. The homestay provides complimentary tea ceremonies and Zen meditation sessions, immersing guests in Buddhist culture.

Alternatively, Famen Temple International Hotel offers luxury amenities and free shuttle service to the site, plus curated cultural tours focused on Caotang Temple’s heritage—ideal for travelers seeking authentic spiritual experiences.

Banyan Tree Xi'an City Centre is an excellent choice, located just a 10-minute walk from Caotang Temple Bell Tower, with direct access via Metro Line 2 (Xiaozhai Station). A short bus ride on Route 307 or Tourist Line 1 connects directly to the temple site. The hotel features Tang-style courtyards, sky gardens, and smart rooms with panoramic terraces overlooking the city skyline. Its on-site "Silk Road Cultural Pavilion" hosts regular exhibitions on Guanzhong folk traditions, complementing the temple's Buddhist heritage.

For budget travelers, Home Inn Business Hotel (Xi'an Caotang Temple Branch) offers convenient parking, luggage storage, and daily shuttle service to the temple area. Both properties boast high ratings for safety, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction.

Guests can participate in the daily morning chanting ceremony, led by senior monks using traditional instruments, creating a deeply peaceful atmosphere. The Caotang Temple Academy also offers a "Handwritten Sutra Workshop," where visitors learn to copy the Heart Sutra with brush and ink under expert guidance and take home their own calligraphic piece as a memento.

For architecture enthusiasts, the Tang-era Bell Tower Structural Exploration Tour reveals insights into its wooden frame and bronze bell design, culminating in a hands-on bell-ringing ritual. All activities require advance HopeGoo via the official WeChat mini-program or on-site service desk. These immersive experiences are authentic religious practices—not staged performances—offering genuine insight into the spiritual legacy of this thousand-year-old temple.