Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
大雁塔 · 옌타구
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7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Giant Wild Goose Pagoda2:30
Welcome to Xi'an, the ancient capital once known as Chang'an, and to its most iconic symbol: the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda. Standing tall for nearly 1,400 years, this structure is arguably the most important symbol of the city—even…
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Our tour begins at the expansive North Square, which serves as the grand entrance to the pagoda complex. This area is famous for hosting the largest musical fountain in Asia, covering over 110,000 square meters. …
Listen in the app3Da Ci'en Temple — The Temple of Thanksgiving2:04
We now enter the Da Ci'en Temple, the sacred grounds that surround the pagoda. The name 'Ci'en' translates to 'Kindness and Grace,' or more literally, the 'Temple of Great Maternal Thanksgiving.' It was commissioned by Prince Li…
Listen in the app4The Pagoda Structure — Tang Architecture and Survival2:14
We now stand at the base of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda itself. Standing at 64 meters (about 210 feet) tall, the current structure has seven stories, though its height and number of levels have changed throughout history due to…
Listen in the app5The Interior — Treasures of the Silk Road2:02
Entering the pagoda, we find ourselves in the space specifically designed to house the 657 Buddhist texts (sutras) that Xuanzang brought back from India. While the original physical copies of the sutras are now kept in museums…
Listen in the app6The Upper Levels — A Panoramic View of History1:57
Reaching the seventh and top floor, we are rewarded with a panoramic view that encapsulates the entire history of Xi'an. From these arched windows, you can see the 'juxtaposition of historic architecture and the modern skyline.'…
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As we conclude our tour of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, we stand once again at its base, looking up at its seven stories. We have journeyed through the festive North Square, the filial halls of the Da Ci'en Temple, and the…
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What is Giant Wild Goose Pagoda?
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda is a place in 옌타구 with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 옌타구 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Total length | 14 min 45 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 34.2198, 108.9593 |
| Last updated |
