As 2025 winds down and 2026 approaches, the night sky over Xi’an’s ancient city comes alive with the luminous silhouette of Dayan Pagoda. Nestled in Shaanxi Province on the Chinese mainland, this UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site invites visitors to a sensory journey through time.
Built during the Tang Dynasty, Dayan Pagoda stands as the earliest existing and largest square pavilion–style brick pagoda of its era. Its towering form, bathed in warm lights, recalls the ingenuity of ancient laborers and the architectural mastery that has endured for over a millennium.
Beyond its striking façade, the pagoda embodies centuries of cultural exchange. At the height of the Silk Road, traders and pilgrims from East and West converged here, sharing goods, ideas and faiths. Today’s illuminated display is a symbol of that global dialogue, linking past connections to our digitally connected world.
This festive season, local travelers and digital nomads alike can soak in the dazzling interplay of light and shadow, capturing moments that blend history and modernity. Whether viewed from the surrounding plaza or online via livestreams, Dayan Pagoda’s nighttime glow offers a moment of reflection.
As 2026 draws near, join the world in wishing for a prosperous and peaceful year ahead under the gentle glow of this Tang Dynasty treasure.
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Live: Night view of Dayan Pagoda – A Tang Dynasty treasure in Xi'an
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