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Shaanxi · China
Drive back to the downtown to visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a major participant along the ancient Silk Road in translating and introducing Indian Buddhism.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
Welcome to the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, an iconic symbol of Shee-ahn and a UNESCO World Heritage site that has stood as a beacon of spiritual and intellectual pursuit for over thirteen hundred years. This architectural…
Listen in the app2The Statue of Shwen-zahng and the South Square
We stand now in the South Square, facing the majestic bronze statue of the monk Shwen-zahng. He is depicted in his traveling robes, carrying a bamboo backpack filled with scrolls, a staff in his hand, and a look of quiet…
Listen in the app3Da Ci'en Temple — The Mother Temple
Entering the gates of the Da Ci'en Temple, we move into the spiritual heart of the complex. The name 'Da Ci'en' translates to 'Great Kindness and Benevolence,' a title given by Crown Prince Li Zhi (the future Emperor Gaozong) in…
Listen in the app4Climbing the Pagoda — A View from the Seven Stories
For those willing to climb the wooden stairs inside the pagoda, a unique perspective awaits. As you ascend through the seven stories, notice how the interior is surprisingly spacious. …
Listen in the app5The North Square and the Musical Fountain
Moving to the north side of the pagoda, we enter one of the largest musical fountain squares in Asia. This is a brilliant example of how Shee-ahn integrates its ancient heritage with modern public spaces. …
Listen in the app6Grand Tahng Dynasty Ever-bright City
Just south of the pagoda complex lies the Grand Tahng Dynasty Ever-bright City, a one-thousand-five-hundred-meter-long pedestrian mall that is a modern recreation of a Tahng-style boulevard. This is where history meets…
Listen in the app7Tahng Paradise — The Imperial Garden
A short walk from the pagoda brings us to Tahng Paradise, a massive cultural theme park built on the site of an original Tahng Dynasty imperial garden. This park is an ambitious attempt to recreate the architectural and…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our tour of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and its surrounding wonders, we find ourselves back at the foot of this ancient stone sentinel. For over a millennium, this pagoda has watched Shee-ahn transform from the…
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What is Giant Wild Goose Pagoda?
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda is a place in Shaanxi · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Shaanxi · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 34.2175, 108.9641 |
| Last updated |
