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Small Wild Goose Pagoda

You Yi Xi Lu, Xi An Shi, Shan Xi Sheng

Description

The Small Wild Goose Pagoda (小雁塔 or Xiǎoyàn Tǎ) is a 15-storey, 43m-high pagoda with a square shape built in the early 8th century. It is located within the Jianfu Temple where Buddhist sutras were stored and named in relation to the larger (and better-known) Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, not very far from it.

Access & Transport

The temple is located in the south of Xi'an, about 1.7km southwest of the South Gate of the City Wall (Yongningmen). The closest metro station is Nanshaomen (2, 5), a 5 mins walk away.

Instructions & Recommendations

Entrance to the temple complex is free except during the first 15 days of the first lunar month. We suggest combining a visit there with that of the neighbouring Xi'an Museum.

Meta review

Often mentioned in travel guidebooks but generally considered a secondary sight in Xi'an, it is much less famous and therefore less busy than the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda. In fact, the pagoda needs renovation but the surrounding beautiful gardens make up for it.

Environmental & Social

Environmentally neutral and part of the city's architectural and cultural heritages

Conclusion

If by now you have seen many Buddhist Pagodas, this one is not going to strike you as unique. It does make for some good pictures but we would only recommend a detour if you have plans to visit the adjacent Xi'an Museum.

Key positive

Interesting historical background

Enjoyable gardens

Key negative

Not much to see

Suitability

No religious denomination restrictions. The temple is accessible but visitors with reduced mobility will not be able to go up the pagoda itself.

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

April 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Last tickets sold 1h before closing

av. transport time:0h 30m

est. visit time:0h 45m

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Mar, 15

Season 1

MONDAY09:00 - 18:00

TUESDAY -

WEDNESDAY09:00 - 18:00

THURSDAY09:00 - 18:00

FRIDAY09:00 - 18:00

SATURDAY09:00 - 18:00

SUNDAY09:00 - 18:00

Start of Season 2:Nov, 01

Season 2

MONDAY09:00 - 17:30

TUESDAY -

WEDNESDAY09:00 - 17:30

THURSDAY09:00 - 17:30

FRIDAY09:00 - 17:30

SATURDAY09:00 - 17:30

SUNDAY09:00 - 17:30

Pricing
Ascending the Small Wild Goose Pagoda: CNY 30
Free

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