Big Wild Goose Pagoda & Tang Dynasty Everbright CityGiant Wild Goose Pagoda
🏛️ Attraction Overview
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), 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 Tang Dynasty Never-Sleeping City sparkles with dazzling lights, and the “Tumbler Girl” performances have gone viral online.
✨ Why It’s Worth a Visit
The Big Wild Goose Pagoda epitomizes the grandeur of the High Tang Dynasty. Strolling through the Tang Dynasty Never-Sleeping City at night, with its dazzling lights, feels like stepping back in time to the Lantern Festival in Chang’an during the Tang Dynasty.
Practical Tips
Make a note of the fountain show times
The musical fountain at the North Square of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda performs twice nightly 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).
- Prices for Foreigners
- Same Price
- Student Discount
- ✅ Available
- Book
- ✅ No reservation required
Location Information
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
Head to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda in the evening; watch the musical fountain at 7:00 PM, then walk to the Tang Dynasty Never-Sleeping City to see the light show.