Xi’an Giant Wild Goose Pagoda

The Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, also known as the Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayan Pagoda), is a monumental Buddhist pagoda located in southern Xi'an and has been added to the World Heritage List. It was built in 652 during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) to store the Buddhist scriptures and statues that the great monk Xuanzang brought back from ancient India. The pagoda was rebuilt in 704 during the reign of Empress Wu Zetian, and its exterior brick façade was renovated during the Ming Dynasty. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda is almost a must-visit for tourists in Xi'an, as it is the largest and earliest Tang Dynasty square pavilion-style brick pagoda in existence. Its majestic tower features a pavilion-style design. #xian #china #chinatrip #wildgoosepagoda #giantwildgoosepagoda