Shaanxi Xi'an Museum/Small Wild Goose Pagoda Ticket + Guide (Professional Chinese Guide + Ancient Building Exploration + Tang Dynasty Culture In-depth Tour)

Journey Through the Ancient Temple of a Thousand Years: Small Wild Goose Pagoda and Step into Jianfu Temple, the Royal Temple of the Tang Dynasty
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  • 【Immersive Cultural Experience】: Accompanied by professional guides throughout the tour, delve into the historical stories behind the cultural relics and experience the charm of Shaanxi's millennium-old culture. We will take you to visit the Zhou Qin Civilization, the charm of the Han and Tang Dynasties, and the glorious Fu City, focusing on the "Basic Exhibition" in Exhibition Areas 2 and 3. Travel through the millennium-old temple "Small Wild Goose Pagoda" and enter the Tang Dynasty royal temple "Jianfu Temple."
  • 【Interactive Q&A Session】: Engaging Q&A sessions are incorporated throughout the tour to increase interaction and make the visit more lively and interesting. Whether you are a family with children or a history enthusiast, you can learn knowledge in a relaxed atmosphere and create unforgettable memories.
  • 【Flexible Scheduling】: We offer multiple time slots to meet the needs of different visitors. Whether it's the refreshing morning session or the leisurely afternoon session, you can find a suitable time to visit and easily plan your itinerary.

What to expect

  • A Fusion of Ancient and Modern Architectural Layouts The Xi’an Museum integrates a relic exhibition hall, the Small Wild Goose Pagoda and Jianfu Temple historical scenic area, and garden tourist areas, combining multiple functions into one. The main building was designed by Academician Zhang Jinqiu, taking the concept of a round sky and square earth and drawing on the layout of the Mingtang. The central circular hall is matched with a circular pyramidal roof and four corner pavilions, echoing the surrounding landscape in both ancient and modern ways.
  • Rich and Diverse Displays and Exhibitions The basic display, “The Myriad Aspects of the Imperial Capital,” showcases the ancient city’s style, while “Ancient Capital of a Thousand Years” traces the urban development of Xi’an. Special exhibitions involve calligraphy, painting, Buddhist statues, jade, etc., as well as occasional temporary exhibitions, such as “Living Happily in Chang’an,” which comprehensively present historical and cultural elements.
  • Invaluable and Precious Collections The museum houses treasures such as the Tang Sancai Flying Horse, Gold-Framed Jewel-Inlaid Gold Flower Ornament, Qin Cloud-Patterned High-Stem Jade Cup, and Gilded Amitabha Buddha Statue Made by Dong Qin. Their unique craftsmanship, exquisite shapes, and profound historical and cultural value make them rare treasures.
  • Historically Significant Site with Profound Heritage The Small Wild Goose Pagoda is the Buddhist pagoda of Jianfu Temple, with a history of more than 1300 years. It is a representative of the Tang Dynasty’s close-eaved brick pagodas, witnessing the cultural exchange of the Silk Road. It is known as “Yan Pagoda Morning Bell” together with the ancient clock of Jianfu Temple. The Ming and Qing architectural area in the temple retains the Ming Dynasty layout, and the halls on the central axis carry a rich history.
The museum consists of four parts: a museum building, the Tang Dynasty Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Ming and Qing Dynasty ancient building complexes, and a green cultural park. It is an urban museum integrating cultural relic collection, scientific research,
The museum consists of four parts: a museum building, the Tang Dynasty Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Ming and Qing Dynasty ancient building complexes, and a green cultural park. It is an urban museum integrating cultural relic collection, scientific research,
Small Wild Goose Pagoda was built during the Jinglong period of the Tang Dynasty (Emperor Zhongzong's reign). The existing pagoda has 15 stories and is 43.3 meters high. It is known as a classic example of the Tang Dynasty's dense-eaved, square brick pago
Small Wild Goose Pagoda was built during the Jinglong period of the Tang Dynasty (Emperor Zhongzong's reign). The existing pagoda has 15 stories and is 43.3 meters high. It is known as a classic example of the Tang Dynasty's dense-eaved, square brick pago
The Xi'an Museum, not to be confused with the popular Shaanxi History Museum, focuses on unearthed relics and the historical culture of the Xi'an region, showcasing the historical context of the 13 dynasties of the ancient capital, Xi'an.
The Xi'an Museum, not to be confused with the popular Shaanxi History Museum, focuses on unearthed relics and the historical culture of the Xi'an region, showcasing the historical context of the 13 dynasties of the ancient capital, Xi'an.
The Xi'an Museum, not to be confused with the popular Shaanxi History Museum, focuses on unearthed relics and the historical culture of the Xi'an region, showcasing the historical context of the 13 dynasties of the ancient capital, Xi'an.
The Xi'an Museum, not to be confused with the popular Shaanxi History Museum, focuses on unearthed relics and the historical culture of the Xi'an region, showcasing the historical context of the 13 dynasties of the ancient capital, Xi'an.
Tricolored Glazed Leaping Horse: A treasure of the Xi'an Museum, its free and unrestrained form, with all four hooves spread, is unique among existing cultural relics.
Tricolored Glazed Leaping Horse: A treasure of the Xi'an Museum, its free and unrestrained form, with all four hooves spread, is unique among existing cultural relics.
Tricolored Glazed Leaping Horse: A treasure of the Xi'an Museum, its free and unrestrained form, with all four hooves spread, is unique among existing cultural relics.
Tricolored Glazed Leaping Horse: A treasure of the Xi'an Museum, its free and unrestrained form, with all four hooves spread, is unique among existing cultural relics.
There is also a model of Chang'an, the capital city of the Tang Dynasty.
There is also a model of Chang'an, the capital city of the Tang Dynasty.

Good to know

  • Opening Hours: The venue is open from 09:00 to 17:30, with ticket sales ending and last entry at 16:30. Closed every Tuesday (except for national statutory holidays).
  • Respectful Visit: Please maintain silence during your visit and refrain from loud talking, chasing, or playing. The use of flash photography, selfie sticks, and tripods is prohibited in the exhibition halls. Setting up easels and all types of live streaming, recording, or surreptitious photography that disrupts normal visiting order are prohibited. Please do not sit, lean, lie, or stand on display cases or auxiliary exhibits. Please do not damage the facilities within the museum.
  • Prohibited Items: To ensure the safety of cultural relics, visitors, exhibition display equipment, and service facilities, the following items are prohibited: firearms, military or police equipment (including major components) and imitations; flammable and explosive materials such as explosives, fireworks, firecrackers, alcohol, gasoline, etc.; toxic and hazardous materials such as mercury, highly toxic pesticides, hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, etc.; controlled knives and other sharp or blunt instruments other than controlled knives; large packages and suitcases exceeding 20 inches in size.

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