Short answer: Big Wild Goose Pagoda sits inside Da Ci’en Temple. Expect about CNY 10 temple grounds and a separate ~CNY 25–30 climb ticket (local listings vary — confirm day-of). Outside North Square / fountain is free. Official path is WeChat 大雁塔 / temple windows; Trip.com has a passport-friendly product if WeChat fails.
How foreigners book
- Decide: grounds only, or grounds + climb.
- Try WeChat 大雁塔 / Da Ci’en channels, or buy at the temple window with passport.
- If the mini-program rejects foreign IDs, use Trip.com and show the voucher + passport.
- Climb stairs are steep; last climb often earlier than gate close.
What you pay
- Temple grounds: often ~CNY 10.
- Pagoda climb: often ~CNY 25–30 extra.
- North Square fountain: free (outside tickets).
WeChat vs Trip
Temple WeChat is Chinese-first. Passport windows help; Trip is the verified remote backup. WhatsApp · LINE.
Same-day Xi’an
Pitfalls: Paying for “fountain tickets”; skipping climb cutoff; heels on steep stairs; assuming one combo always includes climb.
Sources: Local listings (bendibao-style temple ~10 / climb ~25); Trip.com attraction 75680 passport product; Xi’an tourism pages. Prices reconfirm 2026-10-28.
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FAQ
- Is the fountain show free?
- Yes — North Square is outside the ticketed temple zone.
- Do I need two tickets?
- Often yes: temple entry plus optional climb.
- Can foreigners use Trip.com?
- Yes — product 75680 is a verified passport-friendly backup when WeChat fails.
- Do I need WeChat?
- Helpful, not always mandatory if you use the window or Trip.