Monument · Xi'an

Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Photo: Alex Kwok, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The Big Wild Goose Pagoda forms part of the Da Ci'en Temple. It was constructed to store scriptures brought from India. Visitors climb its levels for views across the city.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 8 of Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai in 14 Days

Visiting Big Wild Goose Pagoda: what to know

Tickets
Entry fee for the Da Ci'en Temple grounds, plus a separate fee to climb the pagoda
Time needed
One to two hours
Best time
Morning to avoid crowds
Getting there
Metro line 3 or 4 to Dayanta station

Xi'an itineraries with Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Day 8 of Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai in 14 Days

Museums and pagodas

How Big Wild Goose Pagoda fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Shaanxi History MuseumXi'an
  2. 13:00Big Wild Goose PagodaXi'an
  3. 16:00Giant Wild Goose Pagoda SquareXi'an
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Big Wild Goose Pagoda FAQs

When was the Big Wild Goose Pagoda built?

It was completed in 652 during the Tang dynasty.

Can visitors climb the Big Wild Goose Pagoda?

Yes. Access is available during opening hours.

Is photography allowed inside the Big Wild Goose Pagoda?

Photography is permitted in most areas except where signs prohibit it.

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