Linh Ung Pagoda Da Nang – Sacred Place Amidst Majestic Nature

Linh Ung Pagoda Da Nang is a famous spiritual tourist destination in the city, known for its solemn spiritual space and charming natural beauty, making visitors fascinated every time they visit.

Linh Ung Pagoda is one of the ideal destinations for spiritual tourism in Da Nang. Visitors coming here can find peace and serenity in the midst of a sacred place. Currently, Da Nang has three Linh Ung pagodas, each located in locations with beautiful natural landscapes, creating opportunities for visitors to explore and experience.

1. How Many Linh Ung Pagodas Are There in Da Nang?

One of the questions that many visitors ask when coming to Da Nang is “How many Linh Ung pagodas are there in Da Nang?” In fact, Da Nang has three pagodas named Linh Ung, located at Ngu Hanh Son, Ba Na – Nui Chua, and Bai But – Son Tra Peninsula.

Linh Ung Pagoda is considered one of the most sacred places in Da Nang, where people can come to pray for a peaceful and happy life.

The three Linh Ung Pagodas in Da Nang are specifically named as follows:

• Linh Ung Bai But Pagoda, also known as Linh Ung Son Tra Pagoda.
• Linh Ung Ngu Hanh Son Pagoda, also known as Linh Ung Non Nuoc Pagoda or Chua Ngoai.
• Linh Ung Ba Na – Nui Chua Pagoda.

These three pagodas are not only famous spiritual destinations but also allow visitors to admire the beauty of nature, pray for happiness and prosperity.

2.1 Linh Ung Son Tra Pagoda – Where the Tallest Guanyin Statue in Vietnam is Located about 10 km from the center of Da Nang, Linh Ung Son Tra Pagoda is a pagoda with beautiful natural scenery that you should not miss when traveling to Da Nang. The pagoda leans against the Son Tra peninsula, facing the East Sea, surrounded by Cu Lao Cham island and the wonderful scenery of Hai Van pass.

The most convenient way to get to the pagoda is as follows:

• From Da Nang Bus Station: From here, turn left onto National Highway 1A, go straight along To Hieu Street, then turn left and go straight on Phung Hung Street, then turn left onto Nguyen Tat Thanh Street. After crossing Thuan Phuoc Bridge, follow Le Duc Tho Street, meet the intersection with Hoang Sa Street, turn left, go straight to Linh Ung Son Tra Pagoda.
• From Dragon Bridge – Da Nang: You can use Google Maps to search and determine the nearest route to Linh Ung Pagoda. From here, you can follow Vo Van Kiet Street leading to the coast, then turn left onto Vo Nguyen Giap Street, go straight to Hoang Sa Street and reach the pagoda.

2.2. What’s Special About Linh Ung Pagoda on Son Tra Peninsula?

Linh Ung Son Tra Pagoda is located on a 12-hectare plot of land on Son Tra Mountain. The highlight of the pagoda is the tallest statue of Buddha Quan Am in Vietnam. The statue is located on a hill over 100m high, with a lotus base diameter of 35m, a statue diameter of 17m, a height equivalent to 17 floors, each floor has a pedestal for the statue of “Buddha in Buddha” with a total of about 21 statues. The total height of this statue is 67m.

In addition, the unique architectural style is also an attraction for tourists of this pagoda. The scenery of Linh Ung Son Tra Pagoda is likened by many people to a beautiful picture, a place where sacred beauty and nature are in harmony.

From here, visitors can easily visit other places such as: But Beach, Ban Co Peak, a thousand-year-old banyan tree, Obama Rock… Visiting Linh Ung Pagoda will make your journey more interesting and full of experiences.

2.3 Linh Ung Ngu Hanh Son Pagoda – The Oldest Pagoda in the “Tam Linh Ung Tu”

Linh Ung Ngu Hanh Son Pagoda is located on Thuy Son Mountain, the most beautiful and largest mountain in the Ngu Hanh Son complex in Da Nang. This is an ancient pagoda with a nostalgic and sacred beauty, attracting a large number of tourists to visit and worship every year.

Linh Ung Ngu Hanh Son Pagoda is only about 10km southeast of the city center, so it does not take too much time to get here. You can choose many different means of transport such as taxis, self-driving motorbikes, etc.

There are two routes to Linh Ung Ngu Hanh Son Pagoda:

• Route 1: Starting from Dragon Bridge, go to Vo Van Kiet Street, turn left onto Ngo Quyen Street, go to Tran Thi Ly roundabout and go straight to Ngu Hanh Son.
• Route 2: Starting from Dragon Bridge, follow 2/9 Street, then continue through CMT8 – Hoa Xuan Bridge – Nguyen Phuoc Lan – Trung Luong Bridge – Mai Dang Chon. Then turn onto Le Van Hien street to get to Ngu Hanh Son.