Explore the Sacred Site of Xuanzang's Scripture Translation: The Royal Da Ci'en Temple (Admission/Guide Options Available)
✅ Highlight 1: A royal temple of the Tang Dynasty and the ancestral monastery of the Faxiang school. This was the site where Master Xuanzang translated scriptures and preached after returning from the West. It is also an ancient temple housing the world cultural heritage Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, carrying the cultural memories of the Silk Road.
✅ Highlight 2: Visit temple areas including the Mountain Gate, Bell and Drum Towers, Mahavira Hall, Scripture Library, and Xuanzang Sanzang Temple.
✅ Highlight 3: Choose from various packages to explore the temple at your own pace or book a private Korean-speaking guide for an in-depth understanding of Xuanzang's pilgrimage and Tang Dynasty Buddhist history.
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Product Info
Important Note: This product includes admission to Da Ci'en Temple. Admission to climb the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda is not included and must be purchased separately on-site.
Package 1: Da Ci'en Temple Admission (Giant Wild Goose Pagoda climb not included)
📌 Included: Admission to Da Ci'en Temple grounds
📌 Suitable for: Independent travelers who wish to explore the temple complex, Xuanzang Sanzang Hall, and the exterior of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda at their own pace for sightseeing and photography.
💡 Note: Does not include access to climb the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, guided tour, or meals. Tickets to climb the pagoda must be purchased separately on-site.
Package 2: Da Ci'en Temple Admission + Private Guided Tour (German/Spanish/Korean)
📌 Included: Admission to Da Ci'en Temple grounds + Private guided tour service in German, Spanish, or Korean.
[Itinerary Overview]
Duration: 2 hours
Departure time: 09:00
Meeting point: Outside the main gate of Da Ci'en Temple
09:00-09:10 Meeting at the square outside the main gate
09:10-09:20 Main Gate: Introduction to the temple's history (built in 648 by Li Zhi for Empress Wende), its status as a royal temple, national translation center, and the ancestral temple of the Faxiang school.
09:20-09:30 Bell Tower and Drum Tower: Morning bells and evening drums, the 1548 Ming Dynasty iron bell (approx. 15,000 kg), and the story of the 'Morning Bell of the Wild Goose Pagoda'.
09:30-09:45 Mahavira Hall: The Three Bodies of Buddha, the Eighteen Arhats, the resonant stones brought back by Xuanzang, and an explanation of temple etiquette.
09:45-10:00 Dharma Hall and Sutra Repository: The 'Doushuai' plaque, the history of lecturing and storing scriptures, and Xuanzang's translation achievements (1,335 volumes of Buddhist scriptures).
10:00-10:35 Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Courtyard: 35 minutes | Ancient pagoda architecture, built in 652, seven stories, 64.517 meters tall, the Two Sages and Three Wonders Stele, Wild Goose Pagoda inscriptions, Ming Dynasty brick-encased seismic construction, and inclusion as a World Heritage site in 2014 (pagoda climbing ticket paid separately).
10:35-10:55 Xuanzang Sanzang Hall: Guangming Hall (Journey to the West for Dharma) -> Dabianjue Hall (Parietal bone relic, bronze statue of Xuanzang) -> Banruo Hall (Translation and propagation of Dharma).
10:55-11:00 Square in front of Sanzang Hall: Tour summary, group photo, Q&A, and directions to the exit.
* The itinerary is for reference only; the guide may adjust the order based on crowd conditions on-site.
- How to get to the meeting point -
Travelers should make their own way to the square outside the main gate of Da Ci'en Temple. The guide will hold a sign with the traveler's name for identification.
💡 Note: Private guided tours are available in German, Spanish, or Korean. Admission to climb the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda is not included and must be paid for separately.
Built in 648 AD, Da Ci'en Temple is a royal temple constructed by Emperor Gaozong of Tang in memory of his mother, Empress Wende. It served as an important national scripture translation center during the Tang Dynasty. Master Xuanzang presided over the translation work here, translating 1,335 volumes of Buddhist scriptures over more than a decade. The world-famous Giant Wild Goose Pagoda stands within the temple grounds. The pagoda courtyard, Bell and Drum Towers, Mahavira Hall, and Xuanzang Sanzang Temple all preserve the cultural heritage of the Great Tang, with the 'Morning Bell of the Wild Goose Pagoda' being a classic scene of Chang'an.
Purchase Notice
⚠️ Notice
All packages exclude the ticket to climb the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda; tickets for climbing must be purchased separately on-site at the pagoda.
Please arrive on time for your private guided tour as scheduled. Late arrivals will result in a shortened tour duration, and extensions are not supported.
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