Big Wild Goose Pagoda & Tang Dynasty Everbright CityGiant Wild Goose Pagoda
🏛️ What It Is
The Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a symbol of Xi’an. Built in the third year of the Yonghui era of the Tang Dynasty (652 AD), it was constructed to preserve the sutras and Buddhist statues that Xuanzang brought back from India. The pagoda stands 64 meters tall and features seven square stories. The North Square of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is home to Asia’s largest musical fountain. At night, the Great Tang Everbright City sparkles with dazzling lights, and the “Tumbler Girl” performances have gone viral online.
✨ Why Visit
The Big Wild Goose Pagoda epitomizes the grandeur of the High Tang Dynasty. Strolling through the Great Tang Never-Sleeping City at night, surrounded by dazzling lights, feels like stepping back in time to the Lantern Festival in Chang’an during the Tang Dynasty.
Tips for Visitors
Be sure to note the fountain show times
The musical fountain at the North Square of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda has two performances every night at 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM.
Ticket Information
- Price
- Square & Everbright City: free; Ci’en Temple: 10 yuan; pagoda climb: 25 yuan (tiered admission).
- Foreign Visitor Price
- Same price
- Student Discount
- ✅ Yes
- Booking
- ✅ No Booking Needed
Location
Ci’en Road, Yanta District, Xi’an
Opening hours
Pagoda open 8:30–17:30; Everbright City from 19:00, daily
Best Time to Visit
Arrive at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda in the evening, watch the musical fountain show at 7:00 PM, then walk to the Tang Dynasty Never-Sleeping City to see the light show.