Phap Lam Pagoda is a Buddhist temple in Da Nang city centre. It plays its role as the headquarter of the Da Nang’s Buddhist Association nowadays, so it has become an important place for local monks and Buddhists. Now, let’s HoiAn Day Trip Company provide all information about Phap Lam Pagoda in Da Nang, Vietnam.
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Must Knows about Phap Lam Pagoda (Da Nang)
– Location/address: 574 Ong Ich Khiem street, Nam Duong ward, Hai Chau district, Da Nang, Vietnam (by crossroad Ong Ich Khiem street vs Le Dinh Duong street)
– Vietnamese name: Chua Phap Lam
– Other name(s):
– Opening hours: 7 am to 9 pm everyday
– Ticket price: free
– Year of construction: 1934
– Reason(s) to visit: one of the most important Buddhist temples in Da Nang
– Best time to visit: anytime during the day
– Time to spend: 15-30 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/phap-lam-pagoda-da-nang
– Recognition(s):
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Parking lot: free
– Food & drink:
– Shopping:
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History & Architecture of Phap Lam Pagoda in Da Nang
Phap Lam Pagoda was built in 1934 by local Buddhists and monks. At that time, it’s named Da Nang Buddhist Association Pagoda because it serves as the headquarter of Da Nang’s Buddhist Association. In 1970, when two Buddhist associations in Vietnam were unified, its name was changed to Phap Lam Pagoda like today. On 11st March 2009, restoration work at this temple was done, and opened again to locals and tourists.
Located in Da Nang downtown, Phap Lam Pagoda is a two-storied temple with worshipping and praying hall on the upper level. In the center of this hall, there is a golden 11-meters-tall Sakyamuni Buddha statue (Lord Buddha sits on the lotus). In the room behind him, there is the altar to worship Thich Vien Giac (1930-2012) who stayed in the pagoda as the leader monk (from 1975) and held high positions in local Buddhist associations.
In the surroundings, visitors can see different Buddha statues, like white Sakyamuni (Sitting/Meditating Buddha), golden Maitreya (Laughing Budhha or Happy Buddha), white Lady Buddha (Quan Am, Quanyin, Bodhisattva, Goddess of Mercy) as well as lots of trees, flowers and fruits. Phap Lam Pagoda is much more peaceful than noisy quarters outside.
To the right of the Main hall, local people can get free medical examinations (by Vietnamese traditional ways) and be treated by medical plants, and read or bollow Buddhist books.
Along Oc Ich Khiem street near Phap Lam Pagoda, it’s possible to see many vegetarian food restaurants, eateries and vendors (and even vegetarian cooking ingredients such as rice noodles, tofu, vegetables,…). The busiest days of the month will be the 1st day and full moon (15th day) each lunar month in Vietnamese traditional calendar. On Buddha’s birthday, the 15th day of the 4th lunar month, Phap Lam Pagoda attracts lots of people.
Tips to Visit Phap Lam Pagoda in Da Nang
– Comfortable shoes: use to climb many stairs, uphill and downhill, and walk on slippery eroded rock faces when you want to reach the peaks. The best is a pair of trekking or hiking shoes. Wearing slippers or high-heel shoes is dangerous, especially in the rainy season, so not highly recommended.
– Bottles of water: no shops or sellers at Phap Lam Pagoda to buy water to drink (if forget bringing a bottle of water, visitors have to climb stairs to Van Thong Cave or go down the stairs to the ticket counters)
– Umbrella or rain poncho/rain jacket, mosquito repellent: necessary during the rainy season (from October to January yearly)
– Hat/cap/umbrella, sunglasses and sunscreen if visit from February to September
– Smartphone or camera for taking pictures
– Cash to pay for entry fee ticket and elevator, or buy something
– It’s better to visit Phap Lam Pagoda with a local guide. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) to book.
How to Get to Phap Lam Pagoda in Da Nang
Visitors can walk, or get car/van/bus/taxi, motorbike or public bus to get to Phap Lam Pagoda of Da Nang. The best way depends on the distance, number of visitors, personal requirements and cost.
If stay in a close distance to Dragon Bridge (Da Nang) or Museum of Cham Sculpture (Hai Chau district), visitors can walk to Phap Lam Pagoda.
Within Hai Chau district, the distance to Phap Lam Pagoda is 3km maximum. So, if stay in this central part of Da Nang city, visitors need a short transfer by car, taxi, van, or bus.
From hotels or somewhere in Son Tra district and Ngu Hanh Son district, the distance to Phap Lam Pagoda will be longer. If stay in My Khe Beach area or An Thuong area, it’s 3 to 5 kilometers, and if stay in Non Nuoc Beach area, it’s from 5 to 8 kilometers.
From Son Tra Peninsula, it takes visitors 30 mins to get to Phap Lam Pagoda (the distance is 18km) as same as going to Da Nang downtown. A private transfer by car is a must and its cost may be from 300,000 VND. Lady Buddha and Linh Ung Bai But Pagoda are on the way.
If would like to ride a motorbike, visitors will pay 100,000 to 200,000 VND for one day rental (without gasoline, insurance). For the shorest direction, use Google maps (Phap Lam Pagoda’s address above), and park before the main entrance. It’s free of charge.
Traveling by public bus is aslo cheap. Thanks to its central location, it’s convenient to reach Phap Lam Pagoda from everywhere inside Da Nang city. To know details about buslines, pick up/drop off places and times, and ticket price, please browse www.danangbus.vn.
Places to Visit Near Phap Lam Pagoda in Da Nang
Near Phap Lam Pagoda, visitors can go to these places: Museum of Cham Sculpture (distance:), Dragon Bridge (distance: 50m), Son Tra Night Market (distance: 700m), Love Lock Bridge (distance: 100m), Statue of Dragon Carp (distance: 50m), the APEC Park (distance: 150m), Bach Dang Walking Street (distance: 150m), Bach Dang Street & Promenade (distance: 50m), Da Nang Fresco Village (distance: 450m), Nam Duong Park or Phuoc Ninh Cemetary (distance: 700m), Phap Lam Pagoda (distance: 950m), Han Market (distance: 1km), Da Nang Cathedral or Pink Church (distance: 1km), Han River Bridge (distance: 1,5km), Con Market (distance: 1,5km), Le Duan Night Market (distance: 1,7km), Da Nang Fine Arts Museum (distance: 1,7km), Tran Thi Ly Bridge (1,9km), Nguyen Van Troi Walking Bridge (1,9km), Ho Chi Minh & Fifth Military Division Museum (distance: 2km), My Khe Beach (distance: 2km).
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