Da Nang City is so popular not only because of the spectacular sightseeing and beautiful beaches but also because of the holy temples attracting many visitors. Here are 7 of the most popular pagodas in Da Nang that have a large and stable amount of people coming every year to visit and pray for luck and health, especially on New Year days.
1. Linh Ung pagoda, Son Tra Peninsula
Lung Ung pagoda in Son Tra Island is the largest on in Danang regarding the scale and architecture arts. This temple has the highest Guanyin statue (Phat Ba Quan Am) in Vietnam that stood to lean against the mountain, and the eyes are overlooking the sea, which brings the peace and safety to the locals living in the city.
Address: Hoang Sa, Tho Quang Son Tra, Da Nang.
2. Linh Ung Pagoda on Ba Na Hill
Located on the top of Ba Na hills with the height of 1400m, this temple is one of the most famous holy tourist destinations of Ba Na Hill. Notably, this temple has the Duc Bon Su – a 27-meter-high statue – which is a highlight of Ba Na hill on sunny days.
Address: Ba Na hills tourist area, Da Nang.
3. Linh Ung Pagoda, Thuy Son, Ngu Hanh Son (Marble Mountains)
Located on Thuy Son Mountain of the Marble Mountains, this temple was built in the period of King Gia Long. Although this pagoda has been restored many times, the ancient architecture features are still kept, which are in harmony with nature. The locals and tourists often come to this holy religious temple to pray to wish good luck when they visit Ngu Hanh Son – the Marble Mountains.
Address: Huyen Tran Cong Chua, Hoa Hai, Ngu Hanh Son, Da Nang.
4. Quan Am Pagoda, Kim Son, Ngu Hanh Son
Quan Am pagoda was constructed in 1957 and is located at the foot of the Kim Son (Metal Mountain) in the Ngu Hanh Son with the majestic mountains and extensive forest. This temple gathers a large amount of local Buddhists and pilgrims from many places during the Buddhist festival.
Address: 48 Su Van Hanh, Ngu Hanh Son ward, Da Nang.
5. Tam Thai temple, Thuy Son, Ngu Hanh Son
Located on Thuy Son mountain Peak of Ngu Hanh Son Mountain since 1630, this ancient pagoda has been surrounded with the peaceful and calm nature. This is one of the typical architectural heritage in terms of temples architect of Nguyen dynasty.
Address: Huyen Tran Cong Chua, Hoa Hai, Ngu Hanh Son, Da Nang.
6. Pho Da Pagoda
This temple was built in 1915. This is divine worship of Buddhists and is also the Buddhist High School of Quang Nam-Da Nang Buddhist Association. After recently being restored, Pho Da Pagoda has become an attractive tourist destination attracting many people, domestically and internationally.
Address: 340 Phan Chau Trinh, Hai Chau, Da Nang.
7. Tam Bao pagoda
This temple was found in 1953, this is the first place of Nam Tong Buddha in provinces from the Middle of Vietnam. The temple owns many precious statues, which are lively and sacred. There are 3 statues which are the most popular ones among those: Siddhartha Gautama seeking alms, sitting in meditation and being in Samadhi stage.
Address: 323 Phan Chau Trinh Street, Hai Chau Ward, Da Nang.