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Daytime is Xi'an, and night is Chang'an

Daytime is Xi'an, and night is Chang'an. Check-in at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Bell Tower. Only after taking pictures of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Bell Tower can you say you've been to Xi'an~ About the Big Wild Goose Pagoda "The sun palace opens ten thousand ren, the moon palace rises a thousand xun." is Tang Gaozong Li Zhi's description of the grandeur, height and magnificence of the Da Ci'en Temple in the poem "Visiting the Da Ci'en Temple", comparing it to the sun palace and the moon palace. After thousands of years of ups and downs, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda silently witnessed the process of Buddhism's eastward transmission and sinicization. Under the protection of Chinese people throughout the ages, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the many Buddhist scriptures translated by Master Xuanzang have been preserved. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a symbol of the ancient capital Xi'an and a precious cultural heritage of the world. Several treasure spots near the Big Wild Goose Pagoda 1 Tang Da Ci'en Temple Ruins Park 2 Dayuecheng 4th floor viewing platform 3 Big Wild Goose Pagoda South Square Location: Near Yanta South Road, Yanta District, Xi'an Transportation: Line 3, 4 Big Wild Goose Pagoda Station "C Southeast Exit Free: No charge for taking pictures outside, charge for entering About the Bell Tower The bell tower is a municipal building in ancient towns, often located in the city center or in front of the government office, and together with the drum tower, it undertakes the task of indicating time. The Xi'an Bell Tower, as a landmark building of Xi'an, is located at the intersection of the four main streets within the ancient city wall of Xi'an. It is the largest, oldest and best preserved bell tower in China. Address: Intersection of Southeast and Northwest Streets, Beilin District, Xi'an Transportation: Metro Line 2, 6 to Bell Tower Station B West Exit Ticket: Bell Tower ticket 30/person, Bell and Drum Tower combo ticket 50/person. Free visit outside, no lights on during the day, recommended to check in at night view.
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Posted: Feb 7, 2024
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