North Square of Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Music Fountain Show

Written by Clementine | Updated January 24,2026

North Square of Big Wild Goose Pagoda lies to north side of Big Wild Goose Pagoda, one of the iconic landmarks in Xian city. With many historical sites, ancient temples, cultural landscapes and the Music Fountain Show, the North Square is one of the most favorable amusement and summer resort for local people, as well as one of the most popular things to do in Xian at night.

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• Basic Facts about the North Square and the Music Fountain Show
• North Square of Big Wild Goose Pagoda
• Xian Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Music Fountain Show
• What to See beyond the Music Fountain Show
• How to Get to North Square of Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Music Fountain Show
• Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Music Fountain Show Tickets
• Most popular attractions nearby North Square of Big Wild Goose Pagoda:
• Explore Xian with China Xian Tour

North Square of Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Basic Facts about the North Square and the Music Fountain Show

• The Square is constructedto complement the pagoda and create a public space for cultural activities and is completed in 2003.
• It is located at the foot of the pagoda and the music fountain is on the central axis.
• It is the largest fountain plaza in Asia.
• Its design integrates Tang Dynasty aesthetics and can present 22 kinds of water shapes, such as lotus flowers, sea clouds, etc.
• The music fountain show is free if you appreciate on the square and the audience seats on the viewing platform cost CNY 30.
• The music fountain show lasts for about 20 minutes.
• A series of sculptures is distributed on the square, which include Tang poets and the life scenes of Tang Dynasty.
• Close to Datang Everbright City and Tang Paradise, tourists can enjoy a Tang culture tour here.

North Square of Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Big Wild Goose Pagoda North Square, is located north of Yanta Road, south of Great Ci ‘en Temple’s north wall, east of Square East Road, and west of Square West Road. It spans 252 acres, is 480 meters wide from east to west, and is 350 meters long from north to south. The construction site is roughly 110,000 square meters in size. On December 31, 2003, Big Wild Goose Pagoda North Square was completed and opened to the public. The whole square is composed of water fountain, cultural square, garden landscape, cultural corridor and tourism business facilities.

On the square there are two 200 meters long statues group, 8 large-scale figure statues and 40 relief sculpture on ground. Besides the relief sculptures, on the square there are many historical figures’ statues. And on the lantern bodies decorated with Chinese poems.

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• Terracotta Warriors and Big Wild Goose Pagoda Day Tour
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North Square of Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Xian Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Music Fountain Show

The most beautiful scenery of the North Square of Big Wild Goose Pagoda appears at night. When evening comes, the Moon shed gentle light to the square and light dancing with the music make the square more majestic.

Features of Big Wild Goose Pagoda Fountain Show

The Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Music Fountain locating on the Square is 218 meter wide from west to east and 346 meter long from north to south. The fountain’s eight-level variable frequency square array in its eight-level pool is the largest square array in the world, and its water surface area is 20,000 square meters. Each pool has 7 layers of water, consistent with the 7 layers of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.

With its frequency conversion square array featuring lotus flowers, a 100-meter frequency conversion running spring, a vast sea of clouds, seagulls spreading their wings, butterfly flowers, water and fire fog, and a 60-meter high spray column, among other features, this set of fountain designs offers a total of 22 distinct water types. It is the newest high-tech new water type introduced in China.

At a height of six meters, four fountains in the massive laser water curtain—which was 60 meters wide and more than 20 meters high—exploded out of the water and burned completely at a low temperature.

The sound, light, water, and colour of the fountain all merge together naturally thanks to the music system’s use of Xi ‘an Sanxin Audio Company’s high-fidelity long-range professional sound system.

What is the Music for the Foundation Show

The music for Giant Wild Goose Pagoda fountain show are mainly classical music. When music begins, the fountain will dance to the rhythm. The music, the light, and the dance of fountain cooperate to treat people with unique lingering charm. Behind the viewing platform towers the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.

In day time the pagoda looks yellow and a little monotonous. At night when all light turns on and music fountain begins, the ancient pagoda looks more attractive which shows the complex art of ancient and modern factors. The bright light bands endow even air with color. If one wants to see music fountain show, night time would be definitely better than day time because light will be closed in day time.

Though many city squares have regular music fountain show, the fountain show at night on North Square of Big Wild Goose Pagoda is the most grand and beautiful. The edge of the square all commercial buildings are in Tang Dynasty style no matter they are international brand fast food restaurant or local snack restaurants. After the music fountain show appreciating, one could walk to Xiaozhai to get a glimpse of the second largest commercial circle in Xian.

What to See beyond the Music Fountain Show

• Bronze statues of famous Tang poets: plenty of figure statues with the theme of historical and cultural elites of the Tang Dynasty, such as Li Bai and Du Fu, are on both sides of the music fountain.
• Lighting System: the lanterns on the square combine modern materials and traditional style. And over ten thousand meters long light strips are equipped to indicate the steps and create a flowing visual effect.
• Architectural design: all the architecture on both sides is designed as the large pitched roofs and red columns of Tang Dynasty. And the decorations on the ground and pillars are also Tang Dynasty artistic patterns or Tang poems.

How to Get to North Square of Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Music Fountain Show

Now, to facilitate tourists, both metro lines 3 and 4 have a station at Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which is Dayantazhan. And no matter you leave from exit B or C, you will reach the north square directly.

The bus lines are much more. Lines 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 30, 34, 189, 224, 242, 254, 271 and 307 all can take you to Dayan Pagoda North Square stop. After getting off, you will see the square in the east.

Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Music Fountain Show Tickets

Monday & Wednesday-Sunday: 12:00, 16:00, 19:00, 21:00

Tuesday: 19:00, 21:00

Tips for seeing Music Fountain:

• The schedule may vary according to seasons and public holidays, so it is better to check in advance.
• To find an ideal viewing spot, it is advised to arrive there 10 – 20 minutes earlier.
• The night show is more recommended. The scenes are more splendid with lights.
• Do not get too close to the water outlet and be cautious of the wet floors.

Most popular attractions nearby North Square of Big Wild Goose Pagoda:

• Shaanxi History Museum: about 1km
• Xian City Wall: about 3.8km
• Da Ci’en Temple & Bid Wild Goose Pagoda: 0km

Explore Xian with China Xian Tour

As is known to all, Xian attracts tourists with its profound culture and history. So if tourists want to feel its charm completely, a reasonable itinerary and a knowledgeable local guide are of great importance. Travelling with China Xian Tour, we can customize a Xian tour to include both hot attractions and special cultural experiences you prefer. Our guide is also very familiar with the scenic spots and can give you vivid introductions. To ensure a smooth and carefree tour, we will also help you book the tickets and hotels. So do not hesitate to contact us.