Wild Goose Pagoda

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Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayan Pagoda)

What is it?

A historic Buddhist pagoda located in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province.

Built in 652 AD during the Tang Dynasty.

Originally constructed to house Buddhist scriptures and relics brought from India by the monk Xuanzang.

Two Pagodas:

Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayan Ta):

The more famous one, standing about 64 meters (210 feet) tall.

A symbol of Xi’an and Chinese Buddhism.

Built initially with five stories; later rebuilt to seven stories.


Small Wild Goose Pagoda (Xiaoyan Ta):

Smaller and less famous but equally historic, built in the Tang Dynasty as well.

Post by potatogal | Sep 28, 2025