XI'AN, May 9 (Xinhua) -- Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. It is also home to the world-renowned Terracotta warriors created in the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC). The city's long history can still be traced from its historical landmarks and archaeological sites.
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, a true monument to Buddhist culture and architecture, was originally built in 652 AD during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and extensively repaired during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The pagoda currently stands at a height of 64.1 meters with seven stories.
This aerial photo taken on April 19, 2023 shows a view of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)
This aerial photo taken on April 19, 2023 shows a view of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)
This photo taken on May 1, 2023 shows a view of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. (Photo by Zou Jingyi/Xinhua)
A tourist poses for photos at the north square of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, April 18, 2023. (Photo by Zou Jingyi/Xinhua)
Tourists pose for a selfie near the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, April 18, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)
This aerial photo taken on April 18, 2023 shows a music fountain show at the north square of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)
This aerial photo taken on April 18, 2023 shows a music fountain show at the north square of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)
This aerial photo taken on April 18, 2023 shows a music fountain show at the north square of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province.(Xinhua/Liu Xiao)
Small Wild Goose Pagoda
Located at the Jianfu Temple, the Small Wild Goose Pagoda was built in the Jinglong Period (701-710) during the reign of Emperor Zhongzong of the Tang Dynasty (618-907) to store the Buddhist sutras brought by Monk Yi Jing.
This aerial photo taken on May 8, 2023 shows a view of the Small Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)
Tourists visit the Jianfu Temple in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 8, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)
This aerial photo taken on May 8, 2023 shows a view of the Small Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)
This aerial photo taken on May 8, 2023 shows a view of the Small Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)
Tourists visit the Xi'an Museum located in the Small Wild Goose Pagoda scenic area in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 8, 2023.(Xinhua/Liu Xiao)
Tourists visit the Xi'an Museum located in the Small Wild Goose Pagoda scenic area in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 8, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)
Tourists visit the Xi'an Museum located in the Small Wild Goose Pagoda scenic area in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 8, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)
Tourists visit the Xi'an Museum located in the Small Wild Goose Pagoda scenic area in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, April 27, 2023. (Photo by Zou Jingyi/Xinhua)
This photo taken on May 8, 2023 shows a view of the Small Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province.(Xinhua/Liu Xiao)
A tourist rings the bell at the Jianfu Temple in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 8, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)■
