Big Wild Goose Pagoda Remains Religious, Architectural And Tourist Icon

XIAN, CHINA - AUGUST 10: (CHINA OUT) Tourists watch the largest music fountain in Asia in front of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda on August 10, 2009 in Xian of Shaanxi Province, China. Xian, Athens, Rome and Cairo are known as the world's four major ancient cities. From the 11th century BC to about 10th century AD, 13 dynasties or regimes established capital or political power in Xian, which lasted more than 1,100 years. The Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, and the well-preserved city wall are world famous historical relics of Xian. (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)