Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
For our last day in Xi'an, we ticked off one of the main Xi'an attractions: Giant Wild Goose Pagoda. The ancient building is well-preserved and a holy place for Buddhists.
Journey to the Pagoda
As it was raining, we took the metro to the historical site. By (a lucky) mistake, we got off too early and ended up in a massive shopping mall. It was evident we would be late to admire the pagoda. We are not shopping addicts, but we enjoy wandering in the food section and exploring all the products they are selling. We bought some essentials for the road but nothing too fancy.
The Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
The Giant Wild Goose Pagoda was a delight for the eyes. The park and the fountains bordering the pagoda made it even more attractive.
Farewell to Xi'an
Our time in Xi'an was coming to an end. We were tired but we couldn't leave Xi'an without a last stroll through the Muslim Quarter. After all, the Muslim Quarter is the only neighbourhood within the city wall that is still original. It might have been our last chance to see it like this before new developments take over.
First Sleeper Train
After saying farewell to that unique market, we headed back to our hostel to get ready for our first sleeper train. With chaotic traffic around the train terminal, we collected - but not without some stress - our tickets and checked in through security. Finally, our train was ready to board and everyone moved toward the cars.
So did we sleep well? Wait until tomorrow to know more about our experience in the Chinese sleeper train.
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda & Leaving Xi'an
- Giant Wild Goose Pagoda is a well-preserved ancient Buddhist holy place and one of Xi'an's main attractions
- Take the metro to reach the pagoda - but double-check your stop to avoid ending up at the shopping mall!
- The park and fountains surrounding the pagoda make it even more beautiful, especially in the rain
- If you accidentally get off early, explore the massive shopping mall's food section for interesting local products
- Muslim Quarter: The only original neighbourhood within the city wall - visit before modern development changes it
- Plan a final visit to the Muslim Quarter before leaving Xi'an - it's a unique cultural experience
- Sleeper trains: Arrive early at the train terminal - traffic can be chaotic
- Collect your tickets with plenty of time and go through security checks
- Buy travel essentials in Xi'an before boarding overnight trains
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Pin These Moments
🏯 Buddhist Pagoda
Visiting the well-preserved Giant Wild Goose Pagoda - a sacred Buddhist site in Xi'an
⛲ Pagoda Gardens
Beautiful fountains and park making the ancient pagoda even more stunning
🕌 Final Farewell
Last stroll through Xi'an's authentic Muslim Quarter - the only original neighbourhood within the city walls
Have you visited the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda? Did you explore Xi'an's Muslim Quarter? Have you taken a Chinese sleeper train? Share your Xi'an farewell experiences!