Linh Ung Pagoda

🇻🇳Our Danang Diaries🇻🇳 “Linh Ung” itself means “wishes answered miraculously”. These two sentences means that if you pray sincerely inside the pagoda, all your wishes might come true,hence we did not miss the chance to visit this amazing sight even on our last day❤️We also made sure to wish while we were there. The Lady Buddha can also be seen from the coast of Danang so we were able to see it everyday from our hotel by the beach, clear during the day and all lit up at night⭐️ On a beautiful sunny and clear day, the sight is stunning and worth it to visit. #urbanexplorer #awesomepic #mytravelhacks #historicallandmarks #localguides #foodie #vietnam

The area around Da Nang is quite suitable for motorbike riding. After returning from Haiyun Ridge in the afternoon, I went straight to the Shan Cha Peninsula to watch the sunset, keeping busy without a break. We watched the sunset on the Shan Cha Peninsula at a place called Lingying Temple. This temple, built with donations from the Chinese community, is the largest in Da Nang. Its location is very unique; from any angle of the temple, you can look down and see the sea. The most famous feature of the temple is the tallest white jade Guanyin statue in Southeast Asia, standing 67 meters tall with a diameter of 35 meters. It's no exaggeration to say that I could see its figure from the hotel on Da Nang's Meixi Beach, truly a colossal presence. Below is a summary of places worth visiting on the Shan Cha Peninsula: ✅ Basket Boat: Close to the Shan Cha Peninsula, you will pass a port where you can see a cluster of basket boats on the beach, which the Vietnamese call CANO. The origin of the basket boat, it is said, dates back to the Nguyen dynasty, when local fishermen invented it to avoid fishing boat taxes. These basket boats are said to be very suitable for nearshore fishing, can navigate through coconut groves, and even perform difficult maneuvers like drifting and circling. ✅ Mountain Gate: Following the steep stairs upwards, you soon reach the mountain gate. The gate is very Chinese in style, resembling temples in Fujian, with its eaves curling upwards and the carvings on the roof ridge vividly alive. Each archway is adorned with a couplet in Chinese characters, which we find very familiar, though most local Vietnamese probably don't recognize them. ✅ Daxiong Hall: Not far past the mountain gate is the main hall. The eaves of the main hall are made of green tiles, different from ordinary buildings, and blend perfectly with the natural backdrop of green pines. The main hall also looks simple and majestic, without too much intricate decoration. Four coiled dragon stone pillars support the entire hall, with dragons winding from top to bottom on the pillars, and the carving of the dragon's body and head is exquisitely detailed, reminding me of Quanzhou. ✅ Linglong Pagoda: Next to the temple on a higher ground stands a Chinese-style pagoda. This pagoda has 9 floors, each with 6 eaves, totaling 54 dragons, each one vividly alive, with Chinese characters and patterns visible everywhere. But just when you think you're still in China, the intrusion of Vietnamese characters brings you back to reality. ✅ Guanyin Statue: Of course, the most popular attraction in the temple is the white jade Guanyin statue, taller than a 20-story building. The statue backs against the mountain and faces the sea, with eyes looking down, overseeing all beings. One hand holds a lotus gesture, and the other a vase of nectar, symbolizing the sprinkling of peace water on fishermen at sea, turning fierce winds and giant waves into calm seas. She stands like a guardian deity, blessing Da Nang with peace and favorable weather. Of course, in terms of refinement and scale, this Guanyin statue is still quite inferior to the Nanshan Guanyin statue in Sanya, but the atmosphere of Lingying Temple is better, without the heavy commercial vibe, and more of a devout atmosphere. 🏞️ Name | Lingying Temple 🎫 Ticket | Free ⛳ Address | Vườn Lâm Tỳ Ni, Hoàng Sa, Thọ Quang, Sơn Trà, Đà Nẵng, Vietnam ⭕ Note | You can park your motorbike at the parking lot at the foot of the mountain, and then you can walk up the mountain. Be aware that there are quite a few monkeys near the parking lot, comparable to Mount Emei, so it's best to carry a bamboo pole for protection.

#vietnamtrip The Guan Yin status is tall and huge. The Buddha statues in the main hall is also huge. There is a nice garden at the back of the main hall, don't miss it. There are many Buddha statues and also Guan Yin statues. It is a very nice place to take photos for inspiration. You can also climb up the Guan Yin statue from inside using the staircase, please remember to take off your shoes. The toilets are in severe need of maintenance and renovation. Can see Elephant waterfalls from Guan Yin status, no need to pay any fee here.

While walking around the Linh Ung Pagoda in Danang, it is very easy to get distracted by the beauty of its surroundings💚 The place is massive in size and has a lot of flora and fauna—looking and immersing in the beauty is makes you feel so peaceful and you can appreciate the natural beauty. When visiting the Lady Buddha, I suggest reserving 2 hours just to fully walk the grounds here and take nice photos. It can be hot so bring water and a cap😊 There are shades areas and benches to sit on too and best thing is , it is Free👍A must go👏🏻 Tip: location is a top a hilly area so best to grab a taxi or grab #songkran2024 #foodie #trip #historicallandmarks #localguides #songkran2024 #Vietnam #awesomepic #urbanexplorer #mytravelhacks

🇻🇳Our Danang Diaries🇻🇳 The most prominent feature of Linh Ung Pagoda is the Lady Buddha statue, which is the tallest one in Vietnam with a height of 67 meters, equivalent to that of a 30-floor building. The Lady Buddha statue is placed on a lotus-shaped foundation with and inside the statue is a 17-meter-wide area that includes 17 floors,with 21 Buddha statues on each floor. Many tourists visit Linh Ung Pagoda to contemplate the majestic beauty of the Lady Buddha statue and pray for good things. The pagoda is a harmonious combination between the sacred and elegant beauty of architecture and the beauty of nature. A must go place in Danang💕 #cherryblossom2024 #foodie #foodies #historicallandmarks #localguides #familytrip #urbanexplorer #awesomepic

🇻🇳Our Danang Diaries🇻🇳 We made the most of it, Even on our last day in Danang, we visited the famous Buddhist Temple “Lady Buddha” aka Linh Ung Pagoda located on a hilltop by th sea. We booked a grab car and headed there, from Diamond Sea Hotel it was around 20 minutes. First we walked all the way in, lots of greenery then climbed down to immerse ourselves in the breathtaking views of the ocean and the city as well💚 From here you can see the city in the distance, stunning! Suggest to take some pictures here🥰 #freehotelstay #Vietnam #historicallandmarks #awesomepic #urbanexplorer #asia #temple #foodie #foodies

🇻🇳Our Danang Diaries🇻🇳 Here we are at the bottom of the Lady Buddha that stands on a blooming lotus, this perfect depiction faces the city, as you see in the photos we took😍😊 I love the scenery around too. We also saw a lot of people going inside to light incense and pray. One must respect and be quiet inside. It is really a magnificent view inside with the the golden statues. The view from here is also beautiful as you can see the city especially in good weather. Tip: Be sure to take an umbrella or wear a cap as it is really hot on a sunny day. #songkran2024 #mytravelhacks #vietnam #awesomepic #urbanexplorer #foodie #trip