The Big Wild Goose Pagoda was built in 652 during the reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty (618-907) in the Daci’en Temple.
The Big Wild Goose Pagoda was built in 652 during the reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty (618-907) in the Daci’en Temple.
As known to many, Xi’an (or “Chang’an” in ancient China) was the departure point of the world-famous ancient Silk Road, and there is also a long-standing Buddhist building in this city that is an ancient landmark – the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
The Big Wild Goose Pagoda (or the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, Dayan Pagoda) was built in 652 during the reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty (618-907) in the Daci’en Temple. It kept Buddhist materials that were taken from India by a legendary monk called Xuanzang. People call it the Big Wild Goose Pagoda to distinguish it from another smaller and younger one, which is also located in Xi’an.
Time to visit: High season: March 16-Nov. 14; Low season: Nov.15- March 15
Entry: 50 yuan / person, for the Daci’en Temple; 30 yuan/ person, for the Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Opening Hours:9:00-19:00
There are squares on the northern and southern sides of the temple. The northern one boasts the largest musical fountain in Asia.
In addition, the nearby Tang Paradise Panorama is also worth visiting.
Opening hours for fountain performance:
From June 10 to Oct.5
Monday-Friday: 12:00, 21:00
Saturday and Sunday: 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 21:00
From Oct.7- Oct.31; Feb.1- June 9
Monday-Friday: 12:00, 20:30
Saturday and Sunday: 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:30
No shows from November to January, except for the Spring Festival; no daytime show on Tuesdays for routine maintenance.