The pagodas of Xian feature imposing components coupled with enchanting tales that will transport travellers to the days of the great dynasties. Therefore if one is staying at a service apartment Xian has to offer, a day’s trip could be arranged to the area’s pagodas. Citadines Xingqing Palace Xi’an which is known for providing guests with Xian accommodation is found in close proximity to these religious sites.
Affording travellers a fine mix of entertainment and learning, the Small Wild Goose Pagoda area is made up of the pagoda itself, Xian museum, Jianfu temple, Sutra Depository and many more. The pagoda was constructed during the Tang Dynasty in 707 AD and is considered as housing sacred cultural relics that attract hordes of locals and foreign nationals. Many historic relics can be discovered within the four walls of the Xian museum while the 13 storey-tall spindle shaped pagoda will surely take your breath away. Venture a bit further to Southern Xian where you will arrive at the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda. Numerous figurines and sutras of the Buddha are found here but a feature of the pagoda is that it leans slightly to the west. The present city of Xian can be captured from atop the pagoda which rises to 64 meters in height.
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