Big Wild Goose Pagoda

The Big Goose Pagoda (or Big Wild Goose Pagoda), Dáyán Tá­, is located in southern Xi'an, China. The pagoda was built in 652 andback then had five stories. The pagoda was built to store sutras and figurines of Buddha, that were brought to China Buddhist translator and traveller Xuanzang.

In the beginning of 8th century under the ruling of Empress Wu Zetian five more storeys were added to the pagoda. Sadly wars on later times damaged the pagoda reducing its height to current seven storeys. It stands 64 meters tall and from the top it offers great view over the city of Xi'an.

Surroundings

Around the pagoda lies Temple of Great Maternal Grace; Da Ci'en. The temple is originally build AD 589 and after that re-build AD 647 by Li Zhi, who became Emperor Gaozong during later years. The Temple of Great Maternal Grace is build to cherish the memory of lost mother Empress Wende. Xuanzang statue is placed in front of the temple area.