The Big Pagoda of Xi’an!
by Graeme (高天乐Photographer)
Aug 18, 2024
Chasing the light in Chang’an City! A poetic encounter with the light under the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda✨
📸 Must-shoot spots
1️⃣ South Square of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
Look up to capture the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and the statue of Master Xuanzang in the same frame. The golden glow at sunset on the red walls is stunning! A wide-angle lens is recommended.
2️⃣ Daci’en Temple Ruins Park
Bamboo path + flowing water tea seats, you might come across ladies in Hanfu dancing in the light and shadow. Every shot looks like a masterpiece.
🚇 Transportation tips
📍 Address: No. 1 Cien Road, Yanta District, Xi’an City
Exit B of Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Station on Metro Lines 3/4, a 5-minute walk to the South Square.
🌈 Wonderful experiences
- Lights turn on punctually at 7:00 PM every day at the North Square of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
- Ancient pagoda light and shadow show inside Daci’en Temple (ticket required)
- Chance encounters with young men and women in Hanfu carrying fish lanterns for night tours
🍜 Nearby food
Zhang’s Roujiamo on Ziwu Road: 10-minute walk, the Sanqin set meal is a must-try!
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Cultural Ice Cream: Both the Xuanzang and pagoda designs are super photogenic.
🌌 Night tour bonus
Walk from the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda towards the Tang Paradise; the whole street is a dazzling display of poetic lantern arrays, perfectly recreating scenes from "Chang’an Thirty Thousand Li"!
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