Small Goose Pagoda
Shaanxi · China
Continues with a visit to the Small Wild Goose Pagoda built during the Tang Dynasty (618-907). the quiet environment and ancient pagoda will bring you peace of mind.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Small Goose Pagoda
Welcome to the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, one of the two most significant Buddhist monuments in the ancient capital of Xi'an. We are standing within the grounds of the Jianfu Temple, which was once a major center for Buddhist…
Listen in the app2The Pagoda's Architecture — The Inverted Bowl
Let us take a closer look at the structure of the pagoda itself. This is a multi-eave brick structure, typical of the Tang style, but with a unique profile. …
Listen in the app3The 'Self-Healing' Phenomenon — A Seismic Legend
One of the most fascinating aspects of the Small Wild Goose Pagoda is the legend of its 'self-healing.' In 1487, a powerful earthquake struck Xi'an, causing a massive crack from the top of the pagoda down to the base. The crack…
Listen in the app4The Morning Bell — The Sound of Chang'an
As we walk toward the bell tower, we encounter one of Xi'an's most enduring cultural traditions: the 'Morning Bell Chime of the Small Wild Goose Pagoda.' This massive iron bell was cast in 1192 during the Jin Dynasty and weighs…
Listen in the app5The Xi'an Museum Annex — Buddhism and the Silk Road
Located in the southwest of the temple area is the modern Xi'an Museum, which serves as an essential companion to the pagoda. The museum houses thousands of artifacts found within the Big and Small Wild Goose Pagodas and across…
Listen in the app6The Scriptural Repository — Yijing's Journey
The primary reason for this pagoda's existence was to house the treasures brought back by the monk Yijing. While Xuanzang is more famous, Yijing's journey was equally remarkable. …
Listen in the app7The Ancient Gardens — Botanical Longevity
Finally, we conclude our tour in the gardens surrounding the pagoda. These grounds are a study in botanical longevity and traditional temple landscaping. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we finish our exploration of the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, we are left with a profound sense of the resilience of human culture. We have explored the sophisticated engineering that has allowed this brick tower to survive…
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What is Small Goose Pagoda?
Small 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 | 34.2410, 108.9245 |
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