Giant Wild Goose Pagoda

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Buddhist pagoda built in 652 AD by the famous monk Xuanzang to store the Buddhist scriptures he brought from India after a 17-year journey. Located within Da Ci'en Temple, the seven-story pagoda is an iconic symbol of Xi'an.

Practical Information

Prices verified: Jan 13, 2026

Visit Duration

Minimum1 hours

Recommended1.5 hours

Maximum2 hours

Entrance Fee

Adult

50 CNY~50.0 $

Child

25 CNY~25.0 $

Student

25 CNY~25.0 $

Temple entry 50 CNY, climbing pagoda extra 30 CNY. Students half price.

Best Time to Visit

Early morning (8:30-9:00) to catch monks chanting sutras. Spring (April-May) for blooming peonies. The fountain show in the North Square runs on weekends.

Official Website

Connectivity & Services

Wheelchair access

Partial

Audio guide

Available

Staff assistance

Not available

Facilities & Services

Restrooms

Gift shop

Cafe

Guided tours

Parking

Information

Working Hours

Period: Mar 16 — Dec 4

Monday08:00 — 17:30

Tuesday08:00 — 17:30

Wednesday08:00 — 17:30

Thursday08:00 — 17:30

Friday08:00 — 17:30

Saturday08:00 — 17:30

Sunday08:00 — 17:30

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Weather

Average temperature by month

Now

5°

67%3 м/с

Today

13°4°

Tomorrow

19°5°

Sat

18°7°

Sun

17°10°

Mon

13°10°

Tue

17°9°

Wed

17°10°

5°

-4°Jan

9°

-1°Feb

16°

4°Mar

22°

9°Apr

27°

14°May

32°

19°Jun

33°

22°Jul

31°

21°Aug

25°

16°Sep

19°

10°Oct

13°

3°Nov

7°

-3°Dec

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