Great Wild Goose Pagoda - A Masterpiece Of History

This historical building preserved as a sacred sanctuary to the Buddhists as a symbol

of time and regarded as a National Key Cultural Relic as well as a top class tourist attraction is a travelers must.

The Great Wild Goose Pagoda also known as the Big Wild Goose Pagoda or the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda is located in the southern suburb of Xian City, Shaanxi Province, China.

The pagoda known to attract hundreds and thousands of tourists, with its everlasting history and knowledge as well as its ancient relics will keep you on your toes when roaming the halls.

The Great Wild Goose Pagoda initially built in 652 during the Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty was a sanctuary for the gathered Buddhist material that was stolen from India by the hierarch Xuanzang. The pagoda and its history offer an ardent tourist with the right appetite for knowledge.

The pagoda stands at 64.5 meters (211.6 feet) high, a seven-storied structure built of brick is architecture of brilliance. This grand Buddhist masterpiece opens its giant doors to a twist of stairs for visitors to climb and witness the scenic wonders of the Xian City.

You can also see Buddha statues engraved on the walls painted by distinguished artist Yan Liben of the Tang Dynasty. Relics, statues of Buddha and stales grace your adventure while at the pagoda.

The pagoda is home to the ancient Da Ci'em Temple built in 648. The temple contains ancient statues, relics and scales that exceed ahead of all other temples around China.

As a tourist or visitor to this distinguished temple, you are allowed to walk through the Hall of Mahavira, the Hall of Xuanzandm and the hall of Sanzang. You can also gaze at the bronze statues, bell towers, ancient bridges and ancient murals illustrating the hierarch's story that compliments your epic journey.

Tourists looking to observe and glance at such historical sites and are looking for Xian apartment hotels should look no further than Citadines Xian Central, an ideal retreat with luxurious facilities touched with lush ambience and scenic views to give you the perfect apartments in Xian.

by: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

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