Visitas a la Gran Pagoda de la Oca y al Barrio Musulman
Great Mosque in Xian is one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved
Islamic mosques in China and its location is northwest of the Drum
Tower (Gu Lou) on Huajue Lane.
According to historical records engraved on a stone
tablet inside, this mosque was built in 742 during the Tang Dynasty
(618-907). This was a result of Islam being introduced into Northwest
China by Arab merchants and travelers from Persia and Afghanistan
during the mid-7th century when some of them settled down in China
and married women of Han Nationality. Their descendants became Muslim
of today. The Muslim played an important role in the unifications
of China during the Yuan and Ming Dynasties. Hence, other mosques
were also built to honor them.
In Xian, it is really well worth a trip to see
the Great Mosque, not only for its centuries-old history but also
for its particular design of mixed architecture - traditional Muslim
and Chinese styles.
As the symbol of the old-line Xian, Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists. It is located in the southern suburb of Xian City, about 4 kilometers (2.49 miles) from the downtown of the city. Standing in the Da Ci'en Temple complex, it attracts numerous visitors for its fame in the Buddhist religion, its simple but appealing style of construction, and its new square in front of the temple.
