The Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Situated in Da Ci'en Temple (the Temple of Thanksgiving), about four kilometers south from the urban center, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is one of the famous Buddhist pagodas in China.
Da Ci'en Temple was built in 648 AD by the order by Emperor Li Zhi (the third emperor of the Tang Dynasty), then still a crown prince, in memory of his mother, Empress Wende. The emperor was said to pay homage to the temple twice a day (in the morning and at dusk) by looking in its direction from the Hanyuan Palace. The Tang Regime gave orders to build a chamber for the translation of Buddhist scriptures and appointed the widely renowned Master Xuan Zang(Monk Tripitaka) the head of the temple. However, it went into gradual decay after the downfall of the Tang Dynasty. The halls and rooms that have survived the ages were actually built in the Ming Dynasty.
In 652 AD, Xuan Zang proposed to the court that a pagoda be built the temple to store the scriptures and statues he had brought back from India. The Emperor readily agreed with him, and raised funds by selling the things left behind by deceased court maids. Master Xuan Zang was so pleased that he designed the pagoda and even moved stones and bricks to the construction site.
The seven-story pagoda is 64 meters high, and was constructed in brick and wood structure in 652 AD. There is an interesting story about the name of the pagoda. It is said that Master Xuan Zang once stayed in a temple in India. One day , monks in the temple were just worried about the shortage of meat. It happened to be the General Alms Day of the Buddha. A monk looked up at the sky and sighed, “Our beloved Bodhisattva, the Great and Merciful, will not forget what day it is today!" At these words, a flock of wild geese flew over the temple. The head goose dropped dead to the ground . This puzzled all the monks, and they concluded that this must be the result of the Bodhisattva's spirit at work: to provide them with the wild goose. Ever since then, the monks of the temple became vegetarians. They also set up a pagoda where the wild goose dropped dead, and called it the Wild Goose Pagoda. The pagoda that greets us today was actually modeled after its Indian prototype given the same name. After about half a century, another pagoda was built at Jianfu Temple. The two pagodas face each other over a distance, and assume different styles. Since the one in Jianfu Temple is smaller than the Wild Goose Pagoda, it is often called the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, and the Wild Goose Pagoda in Da Ci'en Temple the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
The first hall in the temple is the Great Hall of the Buddha inside which there are three incarnations of Sakyamuni. The one in the middle is called Fashen Buddha. The one on the west side is called middle is called Baoshen Buddha, and the one on the east side is called Yingshen Buddha. The figure on the east side beside the three incarnations of the Buddha is Jia Ye, one of the ten great disciples under Sakyamuni. The one on the other side is Ahnan, Sakyamuni's cousin, who served Sakyamuni for 25 years as one of his 10 great disciples. Along both sides are the 18 arhats, who were also Sakyamuni's disciples.
The Doctrine Chamber, the second hall we see inside the temple, is the place where the Amitabha Buddha is worshiped. He is in charge of the Western Paradise. It is believed that at the word of the Amitabha Buddha, one will be led to the Paradise upon his death. Therefore, the Amitabha Buddha is also called the Budha of Guidance . On the wall at the east side of the chamber, there are three rubbings. The one in the middle is called Xuan Zang on his Way Back to Chang'an. With rolls of scriptures on his back, a pair of straw sandals on his feet and an oil lamp on top of the rolls of Buddhist scriptures, Xuan Zang is making his way back to the capital with eager expectations.
In the Tang Dynasty, every successful candidate who passed the imperial examination would climb up the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and write poems and inscriptions to indicate that he would have a soaring career in the future. The famous poet Bai Juyi once wrote, "Here under the Ci'en Pagoda, I inscribe my name as the youngest of the seventeen candidates. " He revealed his pride and happiness when he became successful at a young age. The fashion of writing poems and leaving inscriptions on the horizontal bars over different doors and their stone frames by the successful candidates extended well into the Ming Dynasty. These poems and inscriptions were survived till this day as a fine mirror of the city's past.
Xuan Zang stayed in Ci'en Temple for 12 years. He translated 75 sets, totally 1,335 volumes of Buddhist scriptures. Emperor Tai Zong wrote An introduction to the Sacred Teachings of Mon Xuan Zang of the Great Tang Dynasty followed by the then Crown Prince Li Zhi's Notes on the Introduction to the Introduction to the Sacred Techings of Monk Xuan Zang of the Great Tang Dynasty. The two tablets bearing the 39

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ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Giant wild goose pagoda and Tang Paradise Scenic Area in Xhaanxi Province. it's my great honor to be your tour guide today , and lead you into these two scenic spots full of historical and cultural charm, first we will come to the Giant wild goose pagoda, located in Daci'en Temple . The Giant wild goose Pagoda is not only a well preserved ancient building and a sacred site of Buddhist , but also an important symbol and landmark of Xi'an city , with its great reputation in the Buddhist field , its elegant architectural style and the new built square in front of the temple , the giant wild goose pagoda attracts numerous tourists to visit here every day . The giant wild goose pagoda was first built in the Tang Dynasty in 652 AD , and originally constructed to store the scriptures 、buddha statues 、and culture relics brought back by xuanzang from his journey to the west , it had five stories at first and was extended for several times , and finally became this seven story tower we can see today, with a height of approximately 64.5 meters , in that distant area ,the construction of such a magnificent pagoda was extremely difficult in engineering and exquisite in craftsmanship , countless craftsmen devoted their painstaking efforts and wisdom ,which enabled this precious pagoda to stand firm for thousands of years , there is a wooden staircase inside the pagoda , for tourists to ascend on each floor , there are arched doors on all four sides , through these arched doors you will be rewarded with the bustling scenery of Xi'an city ,and feel the integration of history and modernity ,inside the pagoda there are also many precious relics and stone inscriptions preserved ,some record buddhist stories and doctrines , while others are engraved with ancient poems and articles , each piece profound culture connotations and artistic value .
Okay ladies and gentlemen , the Giant wild goose pagoda is not only a precious ancient Buddhist building but also an important symbol of culture exchange in the Tang dynasty . Master xuanzang defying hardships and dangerous went on a westward journey to seek Buddhist scriptures , he brought the Buddhist classics back to china and carried out the translation and the dissemination work here ,his spirit has inspired countless later generations to pursue wisdom and truth .
Okay dear tourists , now let's step into the Tang paradise , it's a royal garden style culture theme park featuring a large scale performance that show the grand demeanour of the prosperous Tang Dynasty , it feels like we have traveled back to the Tang dynasty when we walk in this paradise , the architectural style here is modeled on that of the Tang dynasty , with pavilions 、terraces 、towers 、waterside-pavilions and the winding corridors arranged in a well-proportioned and magnificent manner . walking along the winding path we arrive at the ZIYUN Tower , as the landmark building and the main hall of the Tang Paradise ,Ziyun Tower boasts a magnificent momentum and gorgeous architectural style , climbing up the ziyun Tower you will be rewarded with a panoramic view of the entire Tang paradise , the lake shimmers in the lights surrounding flowers plants and trees are lush and green ,making people intoxicated in this beautiful scenery .
Okay dear tourists , there are also many wonderful performances int the Tang Paradise ,such as the live-action show Dream back to the Tang Dynasty with its gorgeous stage efforts and brilliant performances it takes you arranged in a well-proportioned and magnificent manner walking along the winding path ,we arrive at the ziyun tower , as the landmark building and the main hall of the tang Paradise ,ziyun tower boasts a magnificent momentum and gorgeous architectural style ,climbing up the ziyun tower ,you will be rewarded with a panoramic view of the entire tang paradise , the lake shimmers in the lights the surrounding flowers plants and trees are lush and green ,making people intoxicated in this beautiful scenery .
Okay dear tourists , there are also many wonderful performances in the Tang paradise , such as the live-action show , dream back to the tang dynasty ,with its gorgeous stage and brilliant performances , it takes you to appreciate the prosperity of the Tang dynasty , there is also a water curtain movie under the brilliant lights, wonderful images are displayed on the water curtain bring people a unique visual experience , the night-view of the tang paradise is even more breathtaking , when night falls the entire garden is adorned with lights into a dream-like world .
Okay dear tourists , our tour comes to an end , no matter the Giant wild goose pagoda or the Tang paradise , they all take us to appreciate the profound culture and unique charm of Tang dynasty , i hope you everyone could enjoy beautiful scenery here and i looking forward to meeting all of you again in the future , thank you all.

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Ladies and gentlemen,

Good morning! Welcome to the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and Tang Paradise Scenic Area in Shaanxi Province. It's my great honor to be your tour guide today and lead you into these two iconic landmarks that perfectly blend historical depth with cultural splendor.

Our first stop is the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, located within the Daci'en Temple. This pagoda is not only a well-preserved ancient architectural wonder and a sacred Buddhist site but also a proud landmark and symbol of Xi'an city. With its religious prestige, elegant architectural style, and the newly built square in front, it attracts thousands of visitors every day.

The pagoda was first built in 652 AD during the Tang Dynasty. It was originally constructed to store the scriptures, Buddha statues, and cultural relics that Master Xuanzang brought back from his arduous journey to the West. Initially, it had five stories; after several extensions over the centuries, it now stands as a magnificent seven-story structure, about 64.5 meters high. In that distant era, constructing such a towering pagoda was an extraordinary engineering feat, demonstrating the exquisite craftsmanship and painstaking efforts of countless artisans—which is why this precious pagoda has stood firm for over a thousand years.

Inside, a wooden staircase allows visitors to ascend floor by floor. On each level, there are arched doors on all four sides. Through these doors, you'll be rewarded with a panoramic view of bustling Xi'an, where history and modernity merge beautifully. The pagoda also preserves many precious stone inscriptions—some record Buddhist stories and doctrines, while others are engraved with ancient poems and articles, each carrying profound cultural and artistic value.

Dear friends, the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda is more than an ancient Buddhist building; it is a symbol of cultural exchange during the Tang Dynasty. Master Xuanzang, defying all hardships and dangers, journeyed westward to seek the Buddhist truths. He brought the scriptures back to China and devoted himself to translation and dissemination here. His spirit of perseverance has inspired generations to pursue wisdom and truth.

Now, let's step into the Tang Paradise. This is a royal garden-style cultural theme park that features grand-scale performances showcasing the magnificent demeanor of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. The moment we walk in, it feels as if we've traveled back in time. The architecture here is modeled on the Tang style—pavilions, terraces, towers, waterside pavilions, and winding corridors are all arranged in a well-proportioned and magnificent layout.

As we stroll along the winding paths, we arrive at the Ziyun Tower, the landmark building and main hall of the Tang Paradise. With its majestic momentum and gorgeous architectural style, climbing up the Ziyun Tower offers you a panoramic view of the entire park. The lake shimmers under the light, while flowers, plants, and trees are lush and green—it's a sight that truly intoxicates the soul.

Moreover, the Tang Paradise offers many wonderful performances. The live-action show "Dream Back to the Tang Dynasty" features splendid stage effects and brilliant performances, bringing the prosperity of that golden era to life. There's also a water-curtain movie—under colorful lights, vivid images are projected onto the water screen, offering a unique visual experience. And the night view is even more breathtaking: when night falls, the entire garden is adorned with lights, transforming into a dreamlike wonderland.

Dear tourists, our tour is now coming to an end. Both the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and the Tang Paradise have given us a glimpse into the profound culture and unique charm of the Tang Dynasty. I hope you've enjoyed the beautiful scenery here, and I truly look forward to meeting all of you again in the future. Thank you all, and have a wonderful day!