On the southern coast of Son Tra Peninsula (‘Monkey Mountain’), Linh Ung Pagoda with its 67-meters-tall Lady Buddha statue is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Da Nang city. It’s the biggest Buddhist temple in the area. So, to sightsee, visitors need to ‘cover’ like any others around Vietnam. In this article, HoiAn Day Trip Company will tell you more details about what you should wear and should not to Lady Buddha and Linh Ung Son Tra Pagoda.
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Must Knows about Lady Buddha Statue in Da Nang
– Location/address: Linh Ung Son Tra Pagoda, Hoang Sa road, Tho Quang ward, Son Tra district
– Vietnamese name: Tuong Phat Ba Da Nang, Tuong Phat Quan Am Da Nang
– Other name(s): Goddess of Mercy Da Nang, Guan Yin Statue of Da Nang, Giant Buddha Da Nang, Big Buddha Da Nang
– Opening hour(s): 6 AM to 9 PM everyday
– Years of construction: 2004 to 2010
– Height: 67 meters (219,8 ft)
– Reason(s) to visit: one of the tallest Lady Buddha statues of Vietnam, awe-inspiring panoramic view, lots of monkeys
– Time to spend: 30-45 mins
– Best time to visit: morning, late afternoon-evening, sunny days
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/lady-buddha-da-nang-vietnam
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapps/line/zalo)
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
– Fact: The giant Lady Buddha statue at Da Nang is one of Vietnam’s tallest Buddha statues today
Weather & Climate in Lady Buddha Da Nang
During the year, there are two distinct areas in Da Nang: the dry season (from February to end of August) and the rainy season (from September to January). In the dry season, it’s sunny everyday and the temperature will be high in the midday. This period of time is good for sightseeing and taking pictures. To avoid the strong heat, we recommend going in the early morning or late afternoon. In the rainy season, it rains frequently and typhoons may come to the city, causing a bad weather. Linh Ung Pagoda occasionally must be closed due to the typhoons. Top tip is checking the weather forecast in advance. If the rain is small, it’s also nice to come here thanks to lower temperature and lush vegetations.
HOIAN DAY TRIP company organizes tours to My Son Sanctuary everyday. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to book. Thank you very much!
What to Wear to Lady Buddha & Linh Ung Pagoda?
Visitors need to wear respectively to Lady Buddha and Linh Ung Pagoda in Son Tra Peninsula. In Vietnam, this complex is a holy/religious place because it’s a Buddhist temple. In other words, men and women need to wear long pants which cover the upper knees and a shirt which covers the navel and armpits. Female visitors also need to make sure that their shirt covers the back and the chest. The skirt must be long (to cover the navel). Clothes made of see-through materials are not accepted in Vietnamese traditional culture because it’s not respectful enough. Pants or shirts that fit tightly around the body (such as jegging,…), is thought to be not good for a temple visit. All kinds of footwear will be acceptable (so shoes, flip flops, sandals, high heels,… are okay).
Before going into worshipping places of Lady Buddha and Linh Ung Pagoda, make sure that visitors remove the hat, sun glasses and rain poncho (or umbrella), and take the shoes off.
Dress code checking is strict in Lady Buddha and Linh Ung Pagoda. If don’t wear ‘respective’ clothes, visitors will be not allowed to enter any worshipping areas.
If do not have a long pant or shirt because of traveling in hot months, visitors can go to shops near the parking lot to buy. Using a sarong or a long piece of fabric to wrap around the body to cover shoulders, chest, armpits, navel and upper knees, is okay.
Things to Bring to Lady Buddha & Linh Ung Pagoda in Dry Season
During the dry season, roughly from February to end of August, visitors should bring these things:
– Walking shoes: Lady Buddha and Linh Ung Pagoda is an extensive religious complex, so visitors need to walk a lot during the visit (if want to see all the highlights). Good walking shoes are a must bring/wear item. During the rainy season, waterproof shoes are better. Sandal is fine but quite dangerous while going on wet and slippery paths.
– Sun cream: It’s very sunny in the area during the dry season, so visitors need to bring sun cream to Lady Buddha and Linh Ung Pagoda, to protect the skin. Besides that, do not forget sunglasses.
– Hat/cap or umbrella: Again, it’s sunny and even hot in Lady Buddha and Linh Ung Pagoda in the dry season. For that reason, visitors should bring a hat/cap or umbrella. If do not have, shops at Lady Buddha and Linh Ung Pagoda sell them. The best hat is the Vietnamese traditional leaf hat (non la) because it protects both the head and face, and is good for taking picture.
– Selfie stick: At many places in Lady Buddha and Linh Ung Pagoda, it’s crowded, so visitors should bring a selfie stick to take photos. If do not have, shops at the park sell it (the price may be lower if go to shops in the city).
– Cash: Every visitor needs to bring cash in Vietnamese dong if go to Lady Buddha and Linh Ung Pagoda (and other attractions in the area). At many places, card payment is not accepted. If want to have more cash, visitors can go to ATMs in the city before visiting.
– Credit cards: Visitors should bring credit cards to pay if do not have much cash (especially local currency).
– Medicine: If sick or have some health problems, visitors should bring their own medicine to use when needed. This is the best way. In Lady Buddha and Linh Ung Pagoda, there is no hospital (or far from hospital) but free medical assistance is available.
– Camera: Lady Buddha and Linh Ung Pagoda is most beautiful during the dry season then the sky is clear and it’s sunny. For that reason, if travel in this season, visitors need to bring a camera to photograph breathtaking natural scenery, interesting places and great shows.
– Backup battery: If want to spend a full day or take photos at many places in Lady Buddha and Linh Ung Pagoda, make sure that you do not forget a backup battery.
– Vietnam simcard: Every visitor coming to Vietnam still needs to buy one local sim card to access the internet and contact other people. Sometimes, you may want to use google translation to tell locals what you want.
Things to Bring to Lady Buddha & Linh Ung Pagoda in Rainy Season
During the rainy season, roughly from September to January, visitors should bring these things:
– Walking shoes: Lady Buddha and Linh Ung Pagoda is an extensive religious area, so visitors need to walk a lot during the visit (if want to see all the highlights). Good walking shoes are a must bring/wear item. During the rainy season, waterproof shoes are better. Sandal is fine but quite dangerous while going on wet and slippery paths.
– Rain poncho or jacket: Absolutely, during the rainy season, rain poncho or jacket is a must have item. If it rains suddenly, shops at Lady Buddha and Linh Ung Pagoda sell (the price may be lower if go to shops in the city). Although umbrellas are also good (and free to take in the hotel), we still do not recommend bringing them to Lady Buddha and Linh Ung Pagoda because it’s windy here. Umbrella may not help to cover fully.
– Easy dry clothing: Lady Buddha and Linh Ung Pagoda is rainy and windy in the wet season. Visitors may be wet although wear rain poncho or have umbrella.
– Mosquito repellent: Although there are not many mosquitos at Lady Buddha and Linh Ung Pagoda (especially on cold/rainy/cloudy days), but it’s still needed to bring mosquitoes. If don’t have, visitors should go to shops around the city to buy. No mosquito repellents for sale at the park.
– Light sweater: At night or on many days of the rainy season, the temperature is low. Those who live in hot countries may feel cold. Additionally, after the rain, it’s quite cold too. Therefore, visitors should bring a light sweater. Jacket is sold at shops around the park in the coldest months (somebody wants to buy them as souvenir).
– Cash: Every visitor needs to bring cash in Vietnamese dong if go to Lady Buddha and Linh Ung Pagoda (and other attractions in the area). At many places, card payment is not accepted. If want to have more cash, visitors can go to ATMs in the city before going to Lady Buddha and Linh Ung Pagoda.
– Credit cards: Visitors should bring credit cards to pay if do not have much cash (especially local currency).
– Medicine: If sick or have some health problems, visitors should bring their own medicine to use when needed. This is the best way. In My Son Sanctuary, there is no hospital (or far from hospital) but free medical assistance is available.
– Camera: Lady Buddha and Linh Ung Pagoda is most beautiful during the dry season then the sky is clear and it’s sunny. For that reason, if travel in this season, visitors need to bring a camera to photograph breathtaking natural scenery, interesting places and great shows.
– Backup battery: If want to spend a full day or take photos at many places in Lady Buddha and Linh Ung Pagoda, make sure that you do not forget a backup battery.
– Vietnam simcard: Every visitor coming to Vietnam still needs to buy one local simcard to access the internet and contact other people. Sometimes, you may want to use google translation to tell locals what you want.
Guided Tours to Lady Buddha & Linh Ung Pagoda
Here are the best guided tours to Lady Buddha and Linh Ung Pagoda:
– Son Tra Peninsula Private Tour (Monkey Mountain Private Tour)
– Marble Mountains & Monkey Mountain Tour
– Marble Mountains & Monkey Mountain Sunset Tour
– Marble Mountains, Am Phu Cave & Monkey Mountain Tour
– Am Phu Cave Tour with Marble Mountain & Monkey Mountain
– Marble Mountains, Monkey Mountain & Coconut Forest Tour
– Da Nang City Tour Half Day: Monkey Mountain & Central District
– Da Nang City Tour Full Day: Marble Mountains & Central District
– Da Nang City Highlights Tour
– Da Nang City Tour from Airport
– Marble Mountains, Monkey Mountain & Hoi An Tour
– My Son Sanctuary & Monkey Mountain Tour from Da Nang
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills & Lady Buddha/Monkey Mountain Tour
– Da Nang Day Tour from Hoi An with Lunch
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD daily organizes tours to Lady Buddha and Linh Ung Pagoda. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
