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The 67-meter tall statue of the Buddha goddess, located in Da Nang's largest and most colorful temple, Linh Ung (Chua Linh Ung), is one of the symbols of Da Nang and one of the largest Lady Buddha statues in Vietnam. In fact, this statue depicts the Goddess of Mercy Guanyin, but it is commonly called Lady Buddha.
The Linh Ung Temple was originally built in the 18th century and was seriously rebuilt in the 20th century. The full name of the temple is Chua Linh Ung Bai But Pagoda. This place is worth visiting during a trip to the Son Tra Peninsula (Nui Son Tra), and even deserves a separate visit as one of the most iconic religious attractions in Da Nang. So we definitely include it in the list of must-visit tourist places in Da Nang.
True, getting here from the city is only possible by rented transport, taxi, or with a tour. The temple is located on a hill and, in addition to exploring the temple complex territory and the statue, offers a wonderful view of the entire city. The temple complex is huge and consists of several temple buildings and pagodas, so it is better to allocate 1-2 hours for a visit, not counting travel time here. And considering that on the way here you can make a stop at the picturesque Son Tra Marina cafe, at several viewpoints on the peninsula, and visit the private Dong Dinh ethnographic museum, the entire trip will take almost half a day.
We remind you that this is a place of faith, and appropriate dress is required when visiting. Short shorts and skirts, bare shoulders when entering the temple are not allowed. Bring a cover-up or dress appropriately from the start.
🕐 Opening hours
From 06:30 to 17:30.
💵 Entrance fee / ticket prices
Free.
🚶 How to get there
The temple and statue are located on the Son Tra Peninsula, about 10 kilometers from the city center (temple on the map). It is best to get here by rented motorcycle or car, by taxi (from 150,000 dong). You can also take city bus routes No. 8 and 9 (5,000 dong, they go to the isthmus on the peninsula, and then on foot or by taxi), or on the special tourist route N2 (for 45,000 dong), which goes directly to the temple.