Photo: Distinguishing 3 famous Linh Ung pagodas in Da Nang

Most tourists visiting Da Nang have heard of Linh Ung Pagoda, but not everyone knows that there are 3 pagodas with the same name Linh Ung located in prime locations.

Da Nang City has a sacred triangle called “Tam Linh Ung Tu” - three pagodas named Linh Ung located at Ngu Hanh Son, Ba Na - Chua Mountain and Bai But - Son Tra Peninsula. When visiting any Linh Ung pagoda, visitors will be overwhelmed by the majestic natural scenery, green mountains and forests and massive, majestic architectural works.

Linh Ung Bai But Pagoda

Linh Ung Bai But Pagoda, also known as Linh Ung Son Tra Pagoda, is located halfway up Son Tra peninsula, Tho Quang ward, Son Tra district, about 12 km from the center of Da Nang city.

Located at an altitude of 693 m above sea level, this is the largest pagoda in Da Nang in both scale and architectural art. The pagoda is open from 6am to 9pm daily.

Linh Ung Son Tra Pagoda Gate, Da Nang. Photo: Linh Boo

Linh Ung Bai But Pagoda is the largest pagoda in Da Nang. Photo: Linh Boo

Located on a 12-hectare land, Linh Ung Son Tra Pagoda has many massive architectural works such as the Main Hall, the Patriarch's Hall, the Sangha House, the Lecture Hall, the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara Statue, the Lumbini Garden, the Deer Park Garden... With the position of leaning on the mountain and facing the water, the pagoda leans against the peninsula, facing the East Sea. This harmony between the mountain and the sea is called the position of prosperity and wealth in feng shui.

Linh Ung Bai But Pagoda has the tallest statue of Buddha Quan Am in Vietnam, with a height of 67m, a lotus path with a glass roof of 35m. Inside the statue there are 17 floors, each floor has an altar with a total of 21 Buddha statues with different shapes, faces, and postures, called "Buddha in Buddha".

On the crown of the statue of Quan Am is a 2m tall statue of Buddha. The statue of Quan Am Buddha leans against the mountain, facing the sea, one hand in the Samadhi mudra, the other holding a bottle of nectar. Photo: Linh Boo

The statue of Buddha Shakyamuni is made of a single block of natural stone. Photo: Linh Boo

Relic Stupa. Photo: Linh Boo

Statue of Buddha entering nirvana made of natural stone. Photo: Linh Boo

Linh Ung Pagoda Ngu Hanh Son

Linh Ung Ngu Hanh Son Pagoda, also known as Linh Ung Non Nuoc Pagoda, or Ngoai Pagoda, is located in Hoa Hai Ward, Ngu Hanh Son District, about 10 km from the city center. The pagoda is located on the beautiful and largest Thuy Son Mountain, one of the five mountains in the Ngu Hanh Son scenic spot in Da Nang. Opening hours are from 6:30 am to 5:30 pm.

Linh Ung Non Nuoc Pagoda is an ancient and large pagoda in Ngu Hanh Son. Photo: Da Nang Electronic Information Portal

This is also Linh Ung Pagoda with its ancient beauty, having gone through many ups and downs in history, with many name changes and restorations. Although the Linh Ung Ngu Hanh Son Pagoda campus has the smallest area among the “Tam Linh Ung Tu”, the architectural works here are extremely impressive.

Typically, the Xa Loi tower was built on the left side of the pagoda, 30 meters high, housing about 200 stone statues and 40 reliefs of Buddha, Bodhisattva, Arhat, a statue of Buddha Shakyamuni over 10 meters high, Quan Am platform...

10-meter-tall statue of Buddha Shakyamuni at Linh Ung Non Nuoc Pagoda. Photo: Linh Boo

Come here to worship, if you have plenty of time and good health, try climbing the stairs along the mountainside leading to the temple, conveniently enjoying the beautiful scenery.

On the contrary, you can choose to travel by elevator to save time. The elevator system here is designed with a height of up to 43m, including a 2-way cabin up and down, with prices starting from only 15,000 VND/way.

Linh Ung Pagoda Ba Na

Linh Ung Ba Na Pagoda was inaugurated in 2004, located in the Ba Na Hills eco -tourism complex, An Loi village, Hoa Ninh commune, Hoa Vang district, Da Nang.

Tourists can combine a day trip to Ba Na Hills with a visit to Linh Ung Ba Na Pagoda. Ticket prices range from 650,000 to 800,000 VND/person for out-of-town visitors. Opening hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Linh Ung Pagoda Ba Na - Nui Chua campus is considered a replica of Linh Ung Pagoda Ngu Hanh Son. Photo: Sun World

Linh Ung Ba Na Pagoda is located on the slope of Chua Mountain at an altitude of about 1,400m. Standing here, visitors can admire the majestic natural scenery, the majestic mountains and forests, the immense Da Nang Bay, the winding Son Tra Peninsula, the majestic Ngu Hanh Son mountains and rivers...

The architecture of the temple is built according to the Northern Buddhist school, the front yard of the temple is paved entirely with white stone. Each structure in the temple grounds is meticulously and elaborately designed, with a curved roof, structured in the shape of two dragons facing the moon.

White stone statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at Linh Ung Pagoda Ba Na – Nui Chua. Photo: Linh Boo

In particular, visitors will be overwhelmed when standing in front of the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni - also known as the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni. The statue of Buddha meditating on a lotus platform is 27m high, 14m in diameter, and made entirely of white stone.

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