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Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta)

Enci Temple The southern part of Yata Road, Yanta District, Xi'an 710061, China
029-85535014
Ranked #9 of 181 attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 488 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Traveller Description:  The Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayan Ta),is a Buddhistpagoda built in 652 AD during the Tang Dynasty and originally had five stories.The original... more »
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London, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

One you get past the carpark - what were they thinking - the Pagoda is very interesting and photogenic, not to be missed. Loved the tale of the origin of the name..... More

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Changsha, China
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

You can't go into the pagoda. The setting is OK with lots of stalls selling identical tat. The water display is worth the visit. Pretty good in the lunchtime show and I'm told very impressive lights at night. It is a bus or taxi ride outside the walls and fills an hour or two. More

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Southport, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Highly recommend this for Xian visit. We went for the English speaking guide for £3 which was worth it in the main, although we found ourselves locked in a room with a woman trying to sell us Art. As seasoned travellers we were able to make a quick escape without spending anything but it was just a waste of 1/2... More

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Eugene, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

This is a must see if you are Xi'an, China. Visually stunning, lots of history, and fabulous water fountain/park. Pagoda surrounded by large green park with lots of little interesting places to view and rest. The water area is a huge attraction for the locals and a great place to get some wonderful photographs of local children playing. More

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Hong Kong, China
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Although i didn't see the pagoda light show at night, it is supposed to be great. Went during the day and although pretty busy, some very nice things to see there. Need to walk to the back of the square to enter the pagoda walls, and it costs more to actually go inside the pagoda itself. More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

its free. and the waterfall display's are on weekends, ITS SO NICE! More

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

After viewing the tombs around the city, end the day at park that houses the Pagoda, a park where the people of Xi'an are gathering to walk, skate, fly kites, etc. A good view of the surrounding city can be had if you climb the steps of the multi-storied pagoda but a picnic lunch nearby could be just as rewarding. More

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Shanghai, China
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Nice view form the top of the tower over the city. There is a very calm and peacefull atmosphere in the garden around the pagoda. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

The buildings and their contents are worth seeing and there is still some building/repair work going on which is very interesting to see. Grounds are beautiful and offer a tremendous show of flowers(peonies) at certain times of the year. We were there in April when flowers were in bloom. Some of the monks who live there can be seen in... More

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Sydney, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

The public area around this Pagoda is a site in itself, with many things to see and do, being western we were stared at a lot, but if we said hello they usually smiled. More

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