Linh Ung Pagoda on Son Tra Peninsula Danang Vietnam

Linh Ung Pagoda on Monkey Mountain (Vietnamese: Chùa Linh Ứng Bãi Bụt), also known as Lady Buddha Pagoda in Da Nang is one of the three most famous Linh Ung Pagodas in Da Nang. Not only famous for its sacred spiritual culture, but also known as a famous Tourist Destination of Son Tra Peninsula. Possessing a prime location, unique architecture, plus the beauty of the charming countryside make any visitor super-heartened every time they visit.

• Location: Son Tra Peninsula, Da Nang City, Vietnam
• Opening Hours: Daily from 7.00AM - 5.30PM; Mon to Sun
• Entrance Fee: Free of Charge
• Dress Code: Comfortable Clothes Recommended

It is very special when Da Nang Tourism owns 3 Buddhist Temples with the same name Linh Ung (other 2: Linh Ung Pagoda in Marble Mountain, and Linh Ung Pagoda in Ba Na Hills). But the most famous and mentioned by many people is probably Linh Ung pagoda in Son Tra peninsula - the largest temple in Da Nang in terms of both scale and artistic architecture.

• The legend of Linh Ung Pagoda on Son Tra Peninsula:

None really know what the truth is, but according to the words of the people living in this area, they said. It usually happended with typhoons and storms here in the past. And in the reign of King Minh Mang under the Nguyen Dynasty (19th century), a Buddha statue drifted to this sandy beach from somewhere. The people saw this as a good omen, so they together established a temple for worshipping here.

Also from this day, the whole area is always calm and the sea is calm, the people of the fishing village also sail smoothly, doing business peacefully for a long time. From this legend, the sandy beach area is called Bai But - which means Buddha in the middle of the world. This is also the place where Linh Ung pagoda was built today.

• History of Linh Ung Pagoda on Monkey Mountain:

This work was laid the first stone on June 19, 2004 lunar calendar. After more than 6 years of construction until July 30, 2010, the pagoda was officially inaugurated. Because Venerable Thich Thien Nguyen started his mind to mobilize Buddhists near and far and was granted land by the authorities, the city's leaders. This is considered as a new tourist architectural complex of Da Nang.

Linh Ung Bai But Pagoda is not only considered a work bearing the imprint of Vietnam's Mahayana Buddhism in the 21st century, but also a place where the sources of sutras from the earth, heaven and human hearts converge. Over the years, the temple is still standing there, where Buddhist activities take place and is a tourist attraction near and far.

• Architecture of Linh Ung Pagoda on Monkey Mountain:

Although it is not the first Linh Ung pagoda in Da Nang, it is the largest of the three temples of the same name. Linh Ung Son Tra Pagoda has an area of ​​about 20 hectares, including major items such as: Main hall, Hau To, Lecture hall, monks, staff, rent, guest house, statue of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, tower relics, ... and small items such as Deer Garden, Lumbini Garden...

Architectural items are built with extremely sophisticated architecture. In which, the main hall is roofed with curved roof tiles in the shape of a dragon, surrounded by large solid pillars. Three statues: Buddha Shakyamuni in the middle, Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva on the right and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva on the left are carved extremely delicately and vividly. So are the four Dharma Protectors and 18 Arhats.

The most unique and outstanding feature in the architectural complex of Linh Ung Bai But pagoda is the tallest statue of Avalokitesvara Buddha in Southeast Asia (recognized by UNESCo) with a height of 67 m, a diameter of 35 m lotus. Inside the statue there are 12 floors, each floor has an altar of Buddha statues. The statue stands with its back to the mountain, facing the sea with gentle eyes as if giving compassion to sentient beings.

• The Best Time of Year to Visit Linh Ung Pagoda:

Like other tourist destinations in Son Tra peninsula, to visit Linh Ung Bai But pagoda, you should choose the most favorable time. Because the temple is located outdoors with a large space, surrounded by mountains and forests, according to the experience of many people, you should come around March - September every year. This is the dry season and also the season when Da Nang is the most crowded with tourists.

At this time, the weather is quite dry, no rain, clear blue sky, cool. This not only makes it convenient to move, but you can clearly see all the scenery as well as the typical green color here. If you plan to go in September - December, sometimes it will be a bit difficult. This time often has heavy rain, even storms, fog and the road is quite slippery.

• How to Get to Linh Ung Pagoda on Monkey Mountain:

At the airport, you move along Duy Tan Street, go to the roundabout, turn left through Trung Nu Vuong Street, go straight to Dragon Bridge. Crossing the Dragon Bridge, you go all the way to Vo Van Kiet Street, turn left through Vo Nguyen Giap and then go straight along Hoang Sa Street, follow this road to the temple.

From the bus station, you turn left through National Highway 1A and go a bit to see To Hieu Street, turn left onto this road and then go straight to the end of the road, turn right onto Phung Hung Street to Nguyen Tat Thanh. Here you turn left and then move over Thuan Phuoc bridge, go straight on Le Duc Tho street to the end of the road turn left is Hoang Sa street. Run to the end of the road, look on the left hand side to see Linh Ung Pagoda.

If you travel by Private Car Hue to/from Danang or Hue to/from Hoi An. Then you can also make a stop on the way for sightseeing in Linh Ung Pagoda and some other places such as: Lap An Lagoon, Lang Co Beach, Hai Van Pass, Marble Mountain, or Ba Na Hills with Famous Golden Hand Bridge.

Adventure Journey

Recommended Tours to Visit:

• Hue to/from Hoi An by Private Car via Monkey Mountain Danang

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