CHINA - X'ian

Big Wild Goose Pagoda

​Originally built in 652 during the reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty (618-907). As the symbol of the old-line Xian, Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayan Pagoda) is a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists. Standing in the Da Ci'en Temple complex, it attracts numerous visitors for its fame in the Buddhist religion and its simple but appealing style of construction.