June 10, 2015

Xi'an, China: Big Wild Goose Pagoda/Dayan Pagoda; things to do

Big Wild Goose Pagoda/Dayan Pagoda  

2½ mi. S of downtown. 

Built in 652 during the reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and located in the Da Ci'en Temple complex, this well-preserved ancient pagoda has seven tiers.  The Big Wild Goose Pagoda/Dayan Pagoda complex is a holy place for Buddhists and holds a museum of Buddhist materials from India plus a lovely peony garden that blooms in late spring.

Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, China
Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, China


building at Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, China
building at Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, China
 

buddha in building at Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, China
buddha in building at Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, China


building detail at Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, China
building detail at Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, China


toddler visiting Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, China
toddler visiting Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, China


from India collection at Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, China
from India collection at Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, China


peony garden at Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, China
peony garden at Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, China


pretty pink peony in peony garden at Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, China
pretty pink peony in peony garden at Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, China


teen in park outside Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, China
teen in park outside Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, China



More things to do in Xi'an.

Best souvenirs of China.

More ideas for exploring Asia and the South Pacific.


images ©2015 Carole Terwilliger Meyers  


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