Overview
The Giant Wild Goose Pagoda is a 7-story, 64m-tall brick pagoda built in 652 by the Tang-dynasty monk Xuanzang to store Buddhist scriptures and statues brought from India, and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Xuanzang's travel journal 'Great Tang Records on the Western Regions' inspired the novel Journey to the West. The surrounding Da Ci'en Temple was a major center of Chinese Buddhism. You can climb to the top for panoramic views of Xi'an, and at night the northern plaza hosts one of Asia's largest musical fountain shows. Admission CNY 40 (pagoda climb CNY 30 extra). A 10-minute walk from Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Station (Metro Lines 3 and 4).
Travel Tips
The fountain show at around 9 PM (summer schedule) is free and lasts about 20 minutes. The interior stairs are steep but the view from the top is excellent.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Xi'an, China from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
Check visa rules for China on the Korean MOFA travel advisory site before flying — visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa rules change often. Keep at least 6 months of passport validity.
Flight from Incheon (ICN)
Compare direct and connecting flights from Incheon (ICN) to Xi'an on Skyscanner or Google Flights. Early-morning departures from Korea are usually the cheapest option.
KRW ↔ Local Currency
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Korean Community · Korean Food
Many cities have an active Korean community in Xi'an with Korean restaurants, mini-marts, and Korean-speaking guides. Search Naver Cafe or KakaoTalk open chats for "Xi'an 한인" before you go.
Attractions near Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
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Things to Do in Xi'an
Terracotta Army Guided Tour
A 4-hour guided tour through Pits 1, 2, 3 and the museum in Korean or English, hearing Qin Shi Huang's ambitions and the secrets of crafting the warriors. Guide fee extra (CNY 150-300)
Xi'an City Wall Bike Ride
Rent a bike atop the 13.7km Xi'an City Wall and loop the entire ramparts in about 1.5 hours — sunset is unforgettable. Admission + bike about CNY 100
Muslim Quarter Night Market Food Crawl
Eat your way through the 1,000-year-old Muslim Quarter night market — lamb skewers, yangrou paomo, biang biang noodles, roujiamo, and sweet bayberry tea. Budget about CNY 80-150 per person