The Buddhist Statue Gardens surrounding the Big Wild Goose Pagoda provide a
quieter environment designed for contemplation and slow exploration. These
landscaped areas feature stone and bronze statues representing various
Buddhist figures and symbolic themes.
Set apart from the busiest squares, the gardens emphasize harmony between
art, nature, and belief. Paths wind through greenery, creating shaded resting
points that contrast with the open plazas nearby.
For visitors, the gardens offer a reflective pause within the larger complex.
They are especially appealing to travelers seeking calm, photography
opportunities, and a deeper appreciation of Buddhist symbolism beyond the
main structures.
- 📜 Walk garden paths and view statues 🗿 depicting the monk’s 17-year 🐎 journey to India 🇮🇳
- 📖 Read inscriptions and view murals 🎨 explaining the profound ☸️ Buddhist themes and his translation work 🖋️
- 🌿 Rest in shaded seating areas 🎋 surrounded by 🌲 ancient pines and meticulously kept 🎋 gardens 🍃
- 📸 Photograph the bronze statues 🤳 against natural backdrops of 🏯 temple eaves and 🌫️ mountain-style rockeries 🏔️
- 👟 Reach the garden easily on foot 🚶 by walking through the 🏛️ Da Ci’en Temple and past the 🏯 pagoda 📍
- 🚇 Take the Metro 🚇 to **Dayanta Station** (Line 3 or 4) 🛑 then walk through the ⛲ North or South Square 🏁
- 🚕 Hail a taxi or Didi 🚕 for convenient access 🚗 to the various 🚪 entry points around the temple 🏁
- 🐢 Move slowly to appreciate the details 🔍 of the 🎨 hand-painted murals and 🗿 stone reliefs 🏛️
- 🤫 Respect the quiet atmosphere 🧘 as this is a site of 🕯️ high religious and historical 📜 significance 🕯️
- 📸 Take your best photos on overcast days ☁️ to reduce harsh shadows 👤 on the 🧱 stone carvings and statues 📸
- 🕙 10:30 AM – Begin your garden walk 🚶 and explore the 🏯 three main courtyards of the memorial 🏮
- 🕛 12:00 PM – Take a rest in the 🌿 shaded gardens 🎋 and capture 📸 photos of the 📜 inscribed tablets 🏺
- 🕒 3:00 PM – Return for a second visit 🏮 if you wish to see the 🎨 murals in the 🌇 softer afternoon light 🌅
