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Absolutely amazing! Xi'an's free Tang-style park has become legendary

Who’s still worried about crowded tourist spots and wasting money in Xi'an? 😭 This free park with 1,300 years of history directly solves your travel pain points—fewer people, beautiful scenery, no fees, subway access, and a direct connection to the Great Tang All Day Mall. Hanfu photo shoots + cultural check-ins all in one stop! 🏯 In-depth park introduction: The Tang Dynasty Daci'en Temple Ruins Park began in 648 AD (the 22nd year of the Zhenguan era). It is the site of the West Pagoda Courtyard of the Tang Dynasty Daci'en Temple! Back then, Emperor Gaozong of Tang built the Daci'en Temple to honor Empress Wende. Master Xuanzang personally supervised the construction of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and translated scriptures and taught here for 11 years. This place is not only the birthplace of the Chinese Buddhist Faxiang school but also witnessed the peak of Buddhist culture during the Tang Dynasty. Today, the park focuses on "ruins protection + cultural heritage," preserving ancient temple remains, sculpture groups, and Zen gardens. Every brick and tile carries the weight of a thousand years of history, making a visit feel like traveling back to the flourishing Tang era! 🚇 Subway travel: Take Line 3 or 4 to "Dayan Pagoda Station Exit C," then walk 200 meters to the park’s east gate. 🚶‍♀️ Treasure tour route: Enter from the north gate → Check in at the central giant Buddha statue (must snap the Buddha + Giant Wild Goose Pagoda in one frame, full Zen vibes) → Take atmospheric photos on the ginkgo avenue (golden in autumn, perfect for shots) → Xuanzang’s Pagoda Sculpture Area (touch the marks of history) → Jianzhen’s East Crossing site (ancient-style photo spot) → Zen Tea Garden 🍵 for a break (grab a drink and relax) → Exit from the south gate (10-minute walk straight to the Great Tang All Day Mall, seamless night view connection!) 🌟 Park highlights: ✔️ Free + open all day! No reservation, no tickets, solving the “expensive entrance fees” problem, perfect for students with no pressure~ Especially few people on weekdays during the day! ✔️ Super convenient Hanfu experience! The park has Hanfu rental shops (many styles, affordable prices) + professional photographers for hire, no need to bring your own clothes or find shooting angles. ✔️ Many photo spots and fewer crowds! Stone Buddha with the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda in the frame, ancient-style corridors, pavilions by the water—avoid crowded tourist spots and easily capture Tang-style masterpieces~ ✔️ No worries about food and drinks! Snack carts + beverage shops are everywhere in the park, prices are half of those in tourist spots, so you can recharge anytime when tired. ✔️ Rich cultural heritage! Not just an ordinary park but a historical site where you can learn while exploring. ✔️ Free Qin opera! Stroll around and you’ll find a Qin opera self-entertainment troupe, enjoy the sun and listen to Qin opera, so delightful! 📜 The flourishing Tang memories hidden in the garden: The sculptures of Emperor Gaozong building the temple, Xuanzang translating scriptures, and Jianzhen’s eastward journey vividly restore Tang stories; the Zen Tea Garden, ancient temple ruins, and green-shrouded paths let you feel the tranquility of Buddhist culture and relieve travel fatigue, perfectly matching the “20-minute park effect.” After a round, your heart will feel super healed~ For those wanting to avoid crowds and deeply explore Xi'an, this route is a must! 1,300 years of history + free + subway access + direct connection to the All Day Mall, the cost-performance ratio is maxed out~
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Posted: Nov 27, 2025
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