The 4 Wild Goose Pagoda Tours in Xi’an That Repay a Whole Day

1.Private Xian Day Tour: Terracotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $127Our pick

Spend about eight hours exploring Xi’an with your own English-speaking guide and driver. See the Terracotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City, with entrance fees, hotel pickup, bottled water, and private transport included. Guides such as Noble, Candy, Leo, Linda, Kai, and Cloris have earned strong praise for their flexibility and clear explanations. Lunch needs confirmation before booking.

“Our tour was amazing, especially because our guide Candy was so kind, enthousiastic and professional. She made our day!”

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2.Daci’en Temple(Great Wild Goose Pagoda) E-ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 57 reviews · 1 day · from $9Best value

Use the QR code to enter Daci'en Temple, home of Xi'an's Great Wild Goose Pagoda and a UNESCO-listed Silk Road site. See Tang-era Buddhist architecture, inscriptions, gardens, and the pagoda exterior. The tower climb costs extra, and the online price may be far above the 10-yuan gate price.

“These are scammers. Pidan Travel Agency. They do not send the tickets. Just get the tickets at the entrance, much cheaper and not a lot of people.”

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3.Terracotta Army, Big Wild Goose Pagoda&City Wall Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · from $20

Spend about eight hours exploring Xi’an with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and an air-conditioned minivan. Visit the Terracotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, City Wall, and Muslim Quarter. Guides such as Chelsea and Nancy are praised for clear explanations and friendly care. Bike rental and dinner cost extra.

“Our guide Nancy was very knowledgeable about everything we visited. She told great stories and was able to answer our questions.”

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4.Private Big Wild Goose Pagoda Buddhism Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 12 reviews · 3.5 - 4.5 hours · from $54

Meet your English-speaking guide at Bell Tower Hotel Xi’an, then ride the subway like a local or choose a private car transfer. Walk through the North Square fountain area into Da Ci’en Temple, learn about Xuan Zang and Tang Dynasty Buddhism, and decide if you want to pay extra to climb the pagoda. Guides have included Nobel Liu, Kai, and Sam.

“the group tour end up being a private tour cause I was the only partecipant. the tour guide, Nobel Liu, is a passionate man who love talking about his city and stories of the different myths that are spread in China's history. I couldn't have a better experience. After the tour he also offered to give me some advice about food and places I hadn't seen yet.”

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