Small Wild Goose Pagoda
小雁塔 · 시안시
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Small Wild Goose Pagoda3:14
As we begin our journey today, take a moment to breathe in the relative silence of this sanctuary. We find ourselves in what was once the Anren Ward of Tang Dynasty Chang'an, a city that in its heyday was the largest and most…
Listen in the app2The North Gate and Cultural Intangibles2:59
Entering through the North Gate, we find ourselves at the gateway to the Traditional Cultural Exchange Center. This area serves as a bridge between the tangible heritage of the pagoda and the intangible heritage of the Shaanxi…
Listen in the app3The Foundations of Jianfu Temple2:51
Moving southward, we enter the heart of the Jianfu Temple area. To understand the architecture here, we must look at the Ming Dynasty renovations, particularly the 'Mountain Gate' or the main entrance of the temple, which was…
Listen in the app4The Pagoda's Architecture and Seismic Resilience2:46
We now stand before the Small Wild Goose Pagoda itself, a masterclass in Tang Dynasty engineering. Completed in 709, it was originally a 15-story structure reaching a height of 45 meters. …
Listen in the app5The Miracle of the Three Closings2:32
One of the most enduring legends associated with this structure is known as 'The Miracle of the Small Wild Goose Pagoda' or 'Three Openings and Three Closings.' This refers to a series of events where the pagoda apparently…
Listen in the app6The Legacy of the Translator Monk Yijing2:40
As we move toward the Sutra Library area, we must discuss the man for whom this pagoda was largely built: the monk Yijing. While Xuanzang is more famous in Western circles, Yijing was equally significant to the spread of Buddhism…
Listen in the app7The Morning Bell Chime of Guanzhong2:28
To the west of the main axis stands the Bell Tower, home to one of the most famous sounds in Chinese history: the 'Morning Bell Chime of the Small Wild Goose Pagoda.' This sound was so iconic that it was designated as one of the…
Listen in the app8The Forest of Stone Hitching Posts2:27
As we wander through the gardens toward the south, we encounter a peculiar and fascinating 'Stone Forest.' This is a collection of hundreds of 'Hitching Posts' or 'Horse-Tying Posts' (Xiema Zhu). These were not originally part of…
Listen in the app9The Xi'an Museum and Urban History2:27
Our final major stop is the Xi'an Museum, located in the southwest of the scenic area. This modern facility, which opened in 2007, is seamlessly integrated into the park-like setting of the pagoda. …
Listen in the app10Closing2:12
As we conclude our tour of the Small Wild Goose Pagoda and the Jianfu Temple complex, I invite you to take one last look at the slender silhouette of the pagoda against the horizon. We have explored a site that is a marvel of…
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What is Small Wild Goose Pagoda?
Small Wild Goose Pagoda is a place in 시안시 with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 시안시 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Total length | 26 min 36 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 34.2408, 108.9374 |
| Last updated |
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