Table Of Contents
- 1. Linh Ung Bai But pagoda on Son Tra Peninsula
- 2. The ways to get to Linh Ung Bai But Pagoda?
- 3. What to see at Linh Ung Bai But Pagoda?
- 4. The appropriate time to visit Linh Ung Bai But Pagoda
- 5. What to bring when visiting this place?
- 6. Linh Ung Pagoda entrance fee
- 7. How to visit Linh Ung Pagoda Son Tra Peninsula?
1. Linh Ung Bai But pagoda on Son Tra Peninsula
Da Nang has 3 pagodas with the same name as Linh Ung. But only Linh Ung Bai But Da Nang pagoda (means Buddha’s Land in this world) has the highest Lady Buddha statue in Vietnam. The statue stands back against the mountain, faces to the Ocean. One-hand of her teaching, one holding a jar of holy water, with gentle eyes looking to all over Danang city. The pagoda is solid and massive by traditional architectural blocks combined modern, with softly curved roofs. This is a solemn place for people to worshiping Buddha statues.
2. The ways to get to Linh Ung Bai But Pagoda?
From Da Nang city center about 10 km, heading to the Northeast, from Eastern Sea Park, go along Truong Sa street, you will get to Linh Ung Bai But pagoda. Moreover, you can follow this map to get to Linh Ung Bai But.
Note: The road to Bai But – Linh Ung has a steep slope, many Zig – Zac roads and bends are close together. You need to be careful and pay close attention when driving on the road to avoid danger.
3. What to see at Linh Ung Bai But Pagoda?
3.1. The massive pagoda with beautiful architecture.
Linh Ung Pagoda Vietnam stands on 20 hectares on the Son Tra peninsula. It is built in a modern style combined with the inherent traditions of Vietnamese pagodas. Step more than twenty stone steps to enter the main hall. At the main entrance of the Pagoda. There are two sentences:
“As your wishes at Linh Ung pagoda
Son Tra Bai But is the holy land ”.
3.2. The tallest Lady Buddha Statue.
The highlight of this pagoda is the open-air Guan Yin Buddha located on a hill higher than 100m. This is the tallest Lady Buddha statue in Vietnam with 67 m tall. She is overlooking the Linh Ung Ngu Hanh Son. As you know, only the diameter of the lotus tower is 35m wide. Inside diameter is 17m wide, 17 stories high. Each floor has altars totaling 21 Buddha statues with different posture shapes called “Buddha righteous Buddha”.
4. The appropriate time to visit Linh Ung Bai But Pagoda
If you want to enjoy Linh Ung Bai But, you should visit in about March to September. Now the weather is quite dry and no rain, so you can enjoy the clear blue sky. You can clearly see panoramic views of the ocean, Da Nang city as well as the green views of the mountains.
5. What to bring when visiting this place?
Linh Ung Bai But is close to the sea and is covered with many green trees. But come here in the summer you can not avoid the hot sun of Danang. During the day, prepare yourself a wide-brimmed hat, umbrella, .. to avoid the summer heat. It’s cold in the evening, bring a spare coat to keep your body warm.
Moreover, you should not wear high heels. Your feet will be swollen and burned due to the long journey. Ideally, you only need a pair of bata or low-heeled shoes. It will help you easily go around the places and your legs won’t hurt. Especially, you should avoid wearing clothes that are too offensive. A discreet outfit would be more appropriate to go to this sacred place.
6. Linh Ung Pagoda entrance fee
It is 100% free so there is no entrance fee for this holy place. You can enjoy this beautiful pagoda without cost even the parking lot.
7. How to visit Linh Ung Pagoda Son Tra Peninsula?
There are many ways to visit Linh Ung pagoda on the Son Tra peninsula. You can rent a motorbike, rent a car, take a taxi or book a tour of Son Tra Peninsula from Culture Pham Travel.