Da Nang has long been famous for 3 famous Linh Ung pagodas, guarded on three sides of the city. All 3 Linh Ung pagodas in Da Nang have a mysterious, ancient and attractive beauty. Perhaps that is why anyone who sets foot in Da Nang also visits one of these 3 temples.
The number of Linh Ung pagodas in Da Nang
Linh Ung Pagoda can be considered as one of the ideal places to visit in the livable city of Da Nang. When coming to this place, visitors can find a sense of peace in their souls, relaxation, and tranquility amid the hustle and bustle of the city.
In fact, in Da Nang City, there are 3 Linh Ung pagodas located in three completely different locations and are dubbed “Tam Linh Ung Tu”. During your trip to check in Da Nang, visitors can choose to visit one of these 3 addresses. Or, if you have a lot of time and want to fully explore the unique beauty of “Tam Linh Ung Tu”, visitors can allocate time to move to all 3 Linh Ung pagodas in Da Nang.
Specifically, 3 Linh Ung pagodas in Da Nang have the corresponding names as follows:
Linh Ung Bai But Pagoda has the other name that many people called Linh Ung Son Tra Pagoda
Linh Ung Pagoda Ba Na – Chua Mountain.
Linh Ung Ngu Hanh Son Pagoda Da Nang is also known by another name, Linh Ung Non Nuoc Pagoda / Outside Pagoda.
Linh Ung Son Tra Pagoda – The tallest statue of Quan Am Buddha in Vietnam
Linh Ung Pagoda on the Son Tra peninsula is one of Da Nang city’s three famous Linh Ung pagoda addresses. Not only marked by the sacred spiritual culture, but this place also reached the top of the beautiful virtual check-in places in Son Tra peninsula. Impressed by its unique architecture, Linh Ung Pagoda on Son Tra Peninsula is also located in a prime location, surrounded by the natural beauty of charming mountains. It is for such reasons that every year, Linh Ung Son Tra Pagoda attracts a large number of tourists to visit.
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The way to Linh Ung Pagoda Son Tra
Located in Bai But the area, Son Tra peninsula, Son Tra district, Da Nang city, Linh Ung Pagoda on Son Tra peninsula is about 10km north of the city center. The unique feature of this place is that the temple is located in the middle of the mountain and when viewed from afar, the shape of Linh Ung Son Tra Pagoda resembles a turtle. The front of the temple faces the vast sea, and the back leans against the cliff with a vast and immense primeval forest.
The way to Linh Ung Son Tra Pagoda is also quite simple, there are not many twisty roads. You can choose 1 of the following 2 routes to move.
If you come from the airport or the city center, you go to Duy Tan street. When you reach the roundabout, turn left onto Trung Nu Vuong Street, run towards the Dragon Bridge. After crossing the bridge, you go to the end of Vo Van Kiet street and then turn left onto Vo Nguyen Giap street. Continue going straight on Hoang Sa Street. Just like that, you will see Linh Ung Bai But pagoda.
If you choose to move from the city center bus station, turn left onto To Hieu Street. Run straight all this way, you turn right onto Phung Hung street to go to Nguyen Tat Thanh street. Continue to turn left and then cross Thuan Phuoc bridge. Go straight like that to Le Duc Tho street, then turn left onto Hoang Sa street. Run to the end of the road, look on the left-hand side, you will see the temple.
Depending on your individual needs, you can refer to the following selection of popular means of transportation to go to Linh Ung Pagoda on the Son Tra peninsula.
Motorbike: This is a convenient means of transportation favored by many tourists. You can easily rent a motorbike at car rental locations in the city center or right at your accommodation with rental prices ranging from 100,000 – 150,000 VND/day.
Taxi: If you travel in a group of 5-6 people and are not familiar with the roads in Da Nang, a taxi is a right choice for you. Taxi service prices range from 200,000 to 300,000 VND/way. You should book the city’s reputable taxi companies to avoid the situation of a “price cut”. Some taxi companies that you can refer to are Tien Sa taxi, Mai Linh taxi,…
Discover the beautiful architecture of Linh Ung Son Tra Pagoda
Although not the first Linh Ung pagoda in Da Nang, Linh Ung pagoda on Son Tra peninsula owns the largest area in the “Tam Ung Linh Tu”. Construction started in 2004, but it was not until 6 years later, ie in 2010, that Linh Ung Son Tra Pagoda was officially completed.
Linh Ung Bai But Pagoda has an area of more than 20 hectares, owns many large items in the temple, such as Post-Ancestor, Lecture Hall, phoenix, guest house, monks, Bodhisattva statue, … and several works as small as Lumbini garden, Loc Uyen garden, etc.
The items at the temple are designed in a sophisticated way to every detail. Specifically, in the roof of the main hall is roofed with curved tiles, the point of which is the flying dragon detail. Surrounded by large, very solid columns. In turn, 3 large statues of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara are placed on the right of the main hall, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva on the left and Shakyamuni in the middle are also carved very vividly and impressively.
In addition, when visiting the main hall, you can also admire the beauty of the four statues of the four bodies of the Dharma Protector and the 18 Arhats.
The biggest feature, leaving a deep impression on the hearts of tourists visiting this Linh Ung pagoda in Da Nang, it is impossible not to mention is the statue of Quan The Am Buddha with a height of 47m, a diameter of 35m all lotuses. UNESCO recognized the tallest statue of Avalokitesvara in Southeast Asia.
Coming to Linh Ung Son Tra Pagoda, in addition to being immersed in the delicate beauty of the temple’s architecture, visitors can also pray for peace and luck for themselves and their families. Legend has it that this temple is very powerful, and those who come here sincerely to pray will have their wishes fulfilled.
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Linh Ung Pagoda Ngu Hanh Son – The oldest history of “Tam Linh Ung Tu”
Linh Ung Ngu Hanh Son Pagoda is a sacred spiritual tourist place in the beautiful coastal city of Da Nang. The pagoda was built in the east of the majestic and majestic Son Thuy mountain. This is one of the most beautiful mountains in the famous Marble Mountains in Da Nang. With a long-standing ancient architecture, Linh Ung Ngu Hanh Son Pagoda annually attracts a large number of domestic and foreign tourists to visit.
The way to Linh Ung Pagoda Ngu Hanh Son
Linh Ung Ngu Hanh Son Pagoda, also known as Linh Ung Non Nuoc Pagoda, is located at 98 Huyen Tran Cong Chua, Hoa Hai ward, Ngu Hanh Son district, Da Nang city. It is located about 10km southeast of the city center.
The route to Linh Ung Non Nuoc Pagoda is very spacious and easy to go, usually along large boulevards. You can refer to and choose one of the following two travel routes:
Route 1: Cross the Dragon Bridge from the city center and enter Vo Van Kiet Street across the Han River. When you meet the first roundabout, turn right to enter Ngo Quyen Street. Continue to go through the roundabout of Tran Thi Ly bridge. Then go straight on a road to get to Ngu Hanh Son.
Route 2: Starting from the city center, you go along Nguyen Van Linh street to Dragon bridge, then turn right onto 2/9 street. Continue going straight through the August Revolution road – Hoa Xuan bridge and then Nguyen Phuoc Lan street, through Trung Luong bridge to Mai Dang Chon street. Then follow Le Van Hien road to Linh Ung pagoda.
Transportation to Linh Ung Pagoda
To move to this Linh Ung pagoda in Da Nang, you can choose the following means of transport depending on your preferences and economic conditions.
Linh Ung Non Nuoc Pagoda is located very close to high-class resorts, convenient for sightseeing and relaxation such as Hyatt, Vinpearl, Casino Crown, etc. Moreover, this place is only about 100m from the Truong Sa sea road, you can enjoy the beauty of the sea. can easily combine to visit Hoi An ancient town.
The operation time of Linh Ung Pagoda is from 6:30 am to 5:30 pm. Admission is completely free, so don’t hesitate to quickly visit this old Linh Ung pagoda in Da Nang right away.
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What’s so beautiful about Linh Ung Ngu Hanh Son Pagoda in Da Nang?
Linh Ung Pagoda Ngu Hanh Son is the earliest built (in 1825 the 6th King Minh Mang) of the three Linh Ung pagodas in Da Nang today. Because it is located on Son Thuy mountain, the temple is surrounded by trees and mountains, making the space here very fresh and cool.
Although after 3 centuries, after many restorations, the temple still retains its inherent beauty. From the outside looking in, visitors will be attracted by the unique ancient architecture with elaborately carved patterns. Prominent on the campus is a sacred white Buddha statue 10m high built in a sitting position with his back against the mountain and facing the temple. Besides, it is impossible to ignore the architectural work of Xa Loi Tower. This is considered a long-standing symbol of Linh Ung Ngu Hanh Son Pagoda. The tower was built in 1997 with a height of 28m including 7 floors. Inside the tower is a place of worship with 200 stone statues of Buddha, Bodhisattva, and Arhat. With a huge number of stone statues, this place is recognized as the largest stone statue worshiping work in Vietnam.
To visit Linh Ung Ngu Hanh Son Pagoda, you can choose one of two ways to move as follows:
Sightseeing walking: If you love and want to better admire the natural scenery, you should choose this method. You will follow the western path to Tam Thai Pagoda. Then, go down to the East to turn past Linh Ung Pagoda.
Elevator: This is a unique feature of Linh Ung Ngu Hanh Son Pagoda. The 43m-height elevator was built in the middle of majestic mountains with 2 parallel cabins. Each cabin can only accommodate 1 person/turn up and down. One way, it will cost you about 15,000 VND, saving time and suitable for those who do not have enough health to walk.
Linh Ung Pagoda Ba Na Hill – Mount of majestic pagoda
Linh Ung Pagoda Ba Na Hill is one of the three most famous Linh Ung Pagoda in Da Nang. Together with Linh Ung Pagoda Ngu Hanh Son and Linh Ung Pagoda on Son Tra peninsula create a solid foothold. These three pagodas have a very special meaning to the people of Da Nang both in terms of feng shui and spirituality. Linh Ung Pagoda Ba Na Hill is located in the complex of Ba Na – Suoi Mo eco-tourism area, here visitors can admire the poetic beauty of the tourist destination with an altitude of more than 1500m above sea level. With the view from the top of Ba Na mountain, visitors can see the bustling scene of the whole city of Da Nang as well as the beautiful coastline around the city.
The way to Linh Ung Pagoda Ba Na
Linh Ung Ba Na Pagoda belongs to Ba Na – Suoi Mo eco-tourism area, An Loi village, Hoa Ninh commune, Hoa Vang district, Da Nang city, about 40km from Da Nang city center. Located at the top of Ba Na mountain with an altitude of 1400m above sea level, tourists liken this place to the “Sapa of the Central”. Linh Ung Ba Na Pagoda is one of the destinations that tourists should not miss when coming to Da Nang to check-in. Linh Ung Ba Na Pagoda is located in Ba Na Hills eco-tourism area. Visitors need to buy a cable car ticket to move to this temple.
The way to Linh Ung Ba Na Pagoda is quite simple:
From Da Nang airport, visitors can follow the road Duy Tan – Nguyen Tri Phuong – Dien Bien Phu – cross Hue Bridge – Ton Duc Thang – turn left Hoang Van Thai. From here, go about 30km along Ba Na – Suoi Mo road, visitors will reach Ba Na Hills tourist area.
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The impressive architecture of Linh Ung Ba Na Pagoda
Linh Ung Ba Na Pagoda was solemnly held by Venerable Thich Thien Nguyen, abbot of Linh Ung Ngu Hanh Son Pagoda, on September 21, 1999. The pagoda was inaugurated in early 2004, but it was not officially completed until 2017.
Linh Ung Ba Na Pagoda has the bold ancient architecture of Vietnamese temples with a curved tile roof, four corners shaped like a dragon’s head and the top of the roof has the shape of two dragons adoring the moon. The main hall of the temple is meticulously decorated and respectful. The temple’s worship area is designed according to the symbol of the wheel of the Dharma, and the large courtyard is paved with white stone, showing the respect of the people here to this sacred temple.
A special feature that visitors cannot miss when visiting Linh Ung Ba Na Pagoda is the statue of Buddha Shakyamuni – one of the largest Buddha statues in Asia. The Buddha statue is 27m high, 14m in diameter and placed on a 6m high white lotus with a sitting posture in meditation. Right below are 8 meticulously and delicately carved reliefs, each bas-relief marking a historical milestone recreating the life of Shakyamuni Buddha – the founder of Buddhism.
Located at the top of Ba Na mountain, Linh Ung Pagoda in Da Nang brings a harmonious beauty between poetic natural scenery, cool fresh air and classical and sacred architecture of the temple. When coming to Linh Ung Ba Na Pagoda, the feeling of fatigue of visitors will quickly disappear, replaced by a feeling of peace and purity that is hard to get.
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