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Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Da Ci'en Temple)

Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Da Ci'en Temple) tickets for foreigners

大雁塔（大慈恩寺） — one recommended booking path, with clear steps.

Last checked 6 Oct 2026

Photo: Alex Kwok / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Xi'an · 大雁塔（大慈恩寺）

At a glance

Book ahead?
Recommended
Where
Trip.com
When tickets release
Advance recommended peak days; plaza free anytime show schedule
Open & closed days
Temple closed some maintenance days; plaza open
Price
Temple entry + optional pagoda climb — check Trip.com live
Hours
Temple daytime; night fountain show schedule varies
Passport on entry
Yes — bring the same passport used to book.
Recommended path

Trip.com

Temple/pagoda tickets commonly sold on Trip.com in English with passport. Plaza/fountain show area is separate and often free to view from outside.

Book on Trip.com

Last checked 6 Oct 2026 · How we verify

Step-by-step booking guide

  1. 1

    Open the Trip.com pagoda page

    Go to trip.com/travel-guide/attraction/xi-an/big-wi… and choose your date.

  2. 2

    Pick temple and/or climb ticket

    Read whether pagoda ascent is included.

  3. 3

    Enter passport details and pay

    Use your name exactly as it appears in your passport, then save the voucher.

  4. 4

    Enter Da Ci'en Temple

    Show passport + voucher; climb only if ticketed.

  5. 5

    Optional plaza show

    North Square musical fountain — usually no temple ticket needed to watch from outside.

Key pitfalls

  • Temple entry and pagoda climb may be separate ticket lines — read product inclusions.
  • North Square fountain show is outside the paid temple — usually free to watch from plaza.

If it doesn’t work

Backup options

Use these only if the recommended path doesn’t work.

Ticket office on site (temple)Often available off-peak.
What recent travelers report
English OTA listing used by overseas visitors for pagoda/temple tickets. trip.com

Check before you go

Unverified or may have changed — confirm on the booking channel.

  • We couldn't check an official English booking page; prices and hours here follow the Trip.com listing and other guides. Confirm when you buy.

FAQ

Do I need tickets for the fountain plaza?

The outdoor North Square show is generally free to watch; temple/pagoda require tickets.

Source: tripchina.me

How do foreigners book?

Trip.com's English listing is the simplest path we found.

Source: trip.com

Do I need to book ahead?

It's recommended on peak holidays. Same-day is often fine at other times.

Source: tripchina.me

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Sources

  • trip.comticket listings hours · accessed 6 Oct 2026
  • tripchina.mepagoda vs free square distinction · accessed 6 Oct 2026
  • reddit.comRecent Xi'an itinerary context · accessed 6 Oct 2026

Last checked 6 Oct 2026 · How we verify