The gardens were well kept and blooming.
Lots of places to rest. More shade coming as spring continues.
This looked like it was carved from a single piece of stone.
Take two. I like this one, despite obscuring the base.
Behind (north of) the pagoda, more grounds.
Traditional buildings that looked new.
Did I say I like big Buddhas and I cannot lie?
One of a pair of big statues along a street next to the Wild Goose Pagoda. We walked around for an hour before finding our way to a major street.
I bought a set of 5 Terra Cotta warrior figurines in a box here for 5 yuan, haggled down from 20 yuan for one smaller one.
We passed these guys a couple times after taking wrong turns. Also met a guy in the park north of here that said "I hate" and walked away after hearing we were American.
The front desk of the youth hostel. Getting out and getting our key deposit was a hassle.
There were usually a few people hanging out here talking, playing the guitar or watching tv.