Scenic spot introduction:
The Small Wild Goose Pagoda is considered to be an exquisite Buddhist architectural art heritage of the Tang Dynasty. The Small Wild Goose Pagoda and its ancient bell, the "Wild Goose Pagoda Morning Bell", are listed in the "Eight Scenic Spots of Guanzhong" and are famous tourist attractions in Xi'an. The Small Wild Goose Pagoda is located in the Jianfu Temple outside the south gate of Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province. Its original name is "Jianfu Temple Pagoda". It is called the Small Wild Goose Pagoda because it resembles the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and is smaller in scale. The pagoda originally had 15 floors, but now has 13 floors, with a height of 43.4 meters. It is a relatively well-protected ancient pagoda from the Tang Dynasty. The Small Wild Goose Pagoda and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda face each other from east to west. They are two important landmark buildings that have been preserved in Chang'an, the ancient capital of the Tang Dynasty.Attractions distribution:
The Small Wild Goose Pagoda is located in Xi'an Museum. The main attractions include the main entrance, the reflection of the Wild Goose Pagoda, the overlapping sculptures, the Jingci Jianfu Temple, the Morning Bell Pavilion of the Wild Goose Pagoda, the Main Hall, the Sutra Storehouse, the Green Garden, the horse-tethering stakes, and the stone carvings. .Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spot, national key cultural relic protection unitScenic spot features:
Photography, sightseeing, architecture, culture, ancient pagodas, temples, museumstravelling guideline:
1. The Small Wild Goose Pagoda is now part of the Xi'an Museum. The Xi'an Museum consists of three parts: the cultural relics exhibition hall area, the historical scenic area and the garden tourist area with the Small Wild Goose Pagoda and Jianfu Temple as the core. Admission to the museum is free, but separate tickets are required to climb the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. Xi'an Museum is closed every Tuesday, with a daily limit of 3,000 individual visitors.
2. Every year during the Lunar New Year, the Small Wild Goose Pagoda holds a temple fair for blessings, with bell ringing, performances, snacks, and folk customs, making it very lively.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Scenic spot location:
China>Shaanxi Province>Xi'an City
How to get there:
In the urban area, you can take bus No. 21, 29, or 32, get off at Xiaoyan Pagoda Station, and walk there. Or take Metro Line 2 and get off at Nanshaomen Station and walk there.
Scenic area map:
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Ticket price for Small Wild Goose Pagoda:
50 RMB
Scenic area opening hours:
9:00-16:00