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Small Wild Goose Pagoda
| Ticket Price | Entering Jianfu Temple: Free of charge on ordinary days; CNY 20 to 25 during the temple fair from 1st to 15th of the first lunar month. Ascending the Small Wild Goose Pagoda: CNY 30 |
| Opening Hours | March 15-October 31: 09:00-18:00 (Ticket selling stops at 17:00) November 1-March 14: 09:00-17:30 (Ticket selling stops at 16:30) Close: Every Tuesday (except for Chinese national holidays) * During the temple fair, the temple allows entry until 21:00 and is emptied at 22:00, while the Small Wild Goose Pagoda closes at 16:30 as usual. |
The Small Wild Goose Pagoda, nestled within the grounds of Jianfu Temple, lies approximately one kilometer south of the bustling city center of Xi’an. Constructed during the illustrious Tang Dynasty, over 1300 years ago, it stands as one of the two renowned Buddhist pagodas from that era. Alongside its larger counterpart, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, these two structures hold significant historical and religious importance, serving as emblematic landmarks of Chang’an, the ancient capital city.
During the Tang Dynasty, which spanned from 618 to 907 AD, Chang’an was a vibrant metropolis and the heart of Chinese civilization. It served as the capital for ten successive dynasties, symbolizing stability and prosperity. The Small and Big Wild Goose Pagodas were integral components of this bustling cityscape, embodying the spiritual aspirations of the populace and serving as centers of Buddhist worship and learning.
While Xi’an, formerly known as Chang’an, retained its prominence as a cultural and political hub for centuries, the Ming Dynasty saw the transfer of the capital to Beijing, marking a shift in China’s administrative center. Despite this change, the legacy of Chang’an endures through its architectural marvels and rich cultural heritage, with the Small Wild Goose Pagoda standing as a testament to the city’s illustrious past and its enduring influence on Chinese history and civilization.
