The city of Xian is an interesting metropolis to explore, offering many sightseeing attractions for the visitor. For those visiting the city an excellent accommodation choice would be a service apartment Xi’an offers such as the Citadines Xingqing Palace Xi’an. This appealing accommodation provides pleasing accommodations and respectful hospitality so as to assure a pleasant stay. Xian features a number of attractive pagodas, of which the two best known are the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Small Wild Goose Pagoda.
The Big Wild Goose Pagoda is an ancient structure which has retained its handsome appearance through the course of the centuries of its existence. It is a holy site for local Buddhists as well as a noteworthy tourist attraction, drawing a steady stream of devotees as well as sightseers. The distinctive architecture of the pagoda is one of its attractions, displaying an elegant yet simple mode of construction. In its vicinity you will also find other features of interest such as the Daci’en Temple (in which compound it stands) as well as numerous gardens, squares and other scenic attractions.
Another well-known attraction in Xian is the Small Wild Goose Pagoda and the scenic area in its vicinity. In addition to the famed pagoda you will also find other significant attractions such as the Jianfu Temple, Xian Museum and other places of interest nearby. The unmistakable Small Wild Goose Pagoda is renowned for its exquisite and dainty form which gives it a unique appearance. The appealing Xian Museum features an extensive array of cultural and historical relics, and will appeal to anyone with an interest in the culture of the region.
In addition to the pagoda you will notice other features of interest nearby, such as the Sutra Depository, White Clothing Pavilion, Maitreya Pavilion and Mahavira Hall. Within this splendid compound you will also see a large square, a manmade lake and two stone bridges displaying elegant designs. The pagodas of Xian are always a delight to observe and explore.
Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe. Google+
