the structure leans very perceptibly (several degrees) to the west. its related structure, the 8th century small wild goose pagoda in xi'an, only suffered minor damage in the 1556 earthquake (unrepaired to this day). the giant wild goose pagoda was extensively repaired during the ming dynasty (1368–1644) and renovated again in 1964. the pagoda currently stands at a height of 64 m (210 ft) tall and from the top it offers views over the city of xi'an.