Big Wild Goose Pagoda Photo Tour
The Big (Great) Wild Goose Pagoda is one of Xian's main landmarks. It was built in 652 A.D. designed and supervised by the temple's first abbot Xuan Zang for keeping the Buddhist Sutras and Buddha's Relics he had brought back with him from his travels in India. The temple complex in which the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is located is filled with beautiful gardens and stunning architecture. The temple complex was constructed along an axis, with matching buildings on either side. The beautiful architecture is constructed of grey brick with glazed roofs. The many gardens hidden amongst the temple's many courtyards are very lovely and a wonderful place for visitors to take a break. The Forest of Stupas located hidden on one side of the temple complex is where prominent monks are buried. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda is over 64 meters high and has 7 stories. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda is one of the symbols of Xian and is a must-see for visitors to this ancient city.
Xian's Big Wild Goose Pagoda has stood for over 1,000 years
The Big Wild Goose Pagoda is the centerpiece of a large temple complex
A detail of the ancient Big Wild Goose Pagoda
A candleholder for candles burned by devout Buddhists
Marble dragon downspouts at Xian's Big Wild Goose Pagoda
A golden Buddha at the temple
One of the many ancient temple buildings by the Big Wild Goose Pagoda
At night the Big Wild Goose Pagoda looks spectacular
A Bodhisattva in one of the temple's gardens
A golden Buddha watched over by the Big Wild Goose Pagoda
The peaceful atmosphere at the temple is enjoyed by visitors
The 7 storey landmark has become one of the symbols of Xian
A view toward downtown from the top of The Big Wild Goose Pagoda
A guilt Buddha inside the Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Recommended a 3 days Xian tour including the Big Wild Goose Pagoda
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