Linh Ung Pagoda in Ba Na Hills is one of three temples of the same name in Da Nang (it’s the second oldest). This holy place sits on the hill where Golden Hands Bridge, Le Jardin d’Amour Gardens, and Debay Ancient Wine Cellar are built. Overlooking the sea, it includes a worshipping hall and a sitting Gautama Buddha. Besides praying, visitors can sightsee, learn about local Buddhist culture, and photograph. Now let’s HoiAn Day Trip Company provide all information about Linh Ung Pagoda at Ba Na Hills.
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Must Knows about Linh Ung Pagoda in Ba Na Hills
– Other name(s): Linh Ung Ba Na Pagoda, Ba Na Hills Pagoda
– Name in Vietnamese: Chua Linh Ung Ba Na
– Opening hours: 7:30 AM to 5/6 PM
– Years of construction: 1999 to 2004
– Ticket price: free
– Reason(s) to visit: one of the holiest temples in Da Nang, beautiful panoramic views, many photo opportunities
– Best time to visit: anytime during the day, sunny days
– Time to spend: 15-30 mins
– Entrance fee: 900,000 VND for adults & children above 1,4 meters in height (see more details)
– Festivals & events: daily chanting, locals praying twice a month (the first day of the lunar month, and full moon day), Le Phat Dan (the Buddha birthday on the 15th day of the 4th lunar month), Le Vu Lan (the Parents day on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month), Tet Nguyen Dan (the Vietnamese new year festival on the first lunar month)
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/linh-ung-pagoda-ba-na-hills
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Food & drink: not available
– Shopping: not available
– Fact: Linh Ung Pagoda in Ba Na Hills is one of three famous pagodas of the same name in Da Nang
Linh Ung Pagoda (Ba Na Hills) on Map
History of Linh Ung Pagoda in Ba Na Hills
On 21st September 1999, Linh Ung Pagoda at Ba Na Hills was constructed by the request of Nguyen Ba Thanh (president of Da Nang City People’s Committee), and Thich Thien Nguyen monk (leader of Da Nang City’s Buddhist Association). This temple aims to attract more visitors to Ba Na Hills at that time.
On 6th March 2004, Linh Ung Pagoda at Ba Na Hills was inaugurated and opened to the public. To sightsee this new attraction, local people and tourists still have to get there by the old road built by the French in the 20th century. It’s narrow, winding, and dangerous in the evening or rainy season. For that reason, there were not too many people coming to the pagoda. Those who visited it often stayed overnight if possible, to enjoy the cold weather in the mountains.
In 2009, the first cable car at Ba Na Hills was completed and used. Its length is about 5 km, longer than any other cable cars in the world at that time. This cable car carries visitors to the hill where Linh Ung Pagoda is located.
151 days after the inauguration of Linh Ung Pagoda at Ba Na Hills, the second Linh Ung pagoda in Da Nang, the city decided to build one more Linh Ung Pagoda in Son Tra Peninsula plus a giant Lady Buddha Statue (67 meters). On 30th July 2010, it’s completed. Since then, three temples have created a Buddhist triangle with Da Nang city as the central point, aiming to protect citizens from natural disasters, such as typhoons.
What to See in Linh Ung Pagoda Ba Na Hills?
The Buddha Hall
This is the most important building in Linh Ung Pagoda Ba Na Hills. It sits on a lower place than Le Jardin d’Amour Gardens, Golden Hands Bridge, and Debay Wine Cellar, so visitors need to walk downstairs to see it. Following Vietnamese traditional principles, it leans against the mountains and looks towards the sea.
It’s a single building in which three buddhas are worshipped: Sakyamuni or Phat Thich Ca Mau Ni (buddha) in the middle, Samantabhadra or Bo Tat Pho Hien (bodhisattva) on the left, and Manjushri or Bo Tat Van Thu (bodhisattva) on the right. Sakyamuni is the Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, one of the most popular religions in the world. Manjushri bodhisattva represents intelligence and wisdom. Samantabhadra bodhisattva represents kindness and happiness.
Outside the Buddha Hall, there is a statue of Maitreya Buddha or Phat Di Lac. It’s known as ‘Laughing Buddha’ or ‘Fat Buddha’. He always smiles or laughs, and has a big stomach that represents abundance and happiness in Vietnamese culture.
The main entrance of Linh Ung Pagoda Ba Na Hills draws most visitors. It has a blue denim color, with many dragon decorations and meaningful sentences of Buddha’s teachings, in Vietnamese or Chinese languages. When standing here, visitors can see a wonderful panoramic view in the front. That view includes dense forests and rolling mountains in Ba Na Hills (national park), lakes, rivers, farmlands, beaches, city, villages, and a blue sea. On many days of the year, clouds or fog just make this scenery dreamy and heavenly. For that reason, travelers call the gate ‘heaven gate’ and want to have photos here, for social media. Along its staircase, there are a couple of blue and yellow dragons, also good for pictures.
Shakyamuni Buddha Statue
This white statue is 27 meters tall, standing on the top of a hill. The Buddha overlooks the city and in local belief, he blesses local people a peaceful and happy life. From many places in the park, visitors can see it. It’s also one of the most Instagrammable spots in Ba Na Hills. See more information & details
Stupa of Thich Thien Nguyen Monk
The stupa (burial tower) of Thich Thien Nguyen monk is in the middle of the staircase from Linh Ung Pagoda to the giant Buddha statue, next to the temple for Goddess of Forest. Therefore, it’s located on a higher place than the pagoda and lower place than the Buddha. For monks and locals, this tower is very holy.
Thich Thien Nguyen (birthname Ho Tan) was borned in 1946 in Hoa Quy ward, Ngu Hanh Son district, Da Nang city, in a Vietnamese family with Buddhist tradition. On 19th September 2016, he passed away while staying in Linh Ung Pagoda at Son Tra Peninsula. He was the smallest amongst 10 siblings. At age of 19, he went to a Buddhist monastery and was willing to practice Buddha teachings at a temple in the Marble Mountains (a famous Buddhist mountain near his village). Later, he became the monk in the 43rd generation of Linji school of Buddhism and in the 10th generation of Chuc Thanh school of Buddhism. After going to many places in southern Vietnam, in 1975, he returned to Linh Ung Pagoda in the Marble Mountains. In 1989, he led the restoration of its main worshipping hall, construction of the monk’s house and towers. In 1999, Linh Ung Pagoda at Ba Na Hills was built from its suggestion.
Temple of Princess of Forest
This is a small temple which lies next to the burial tower of monk Thich Thien Nguyen. It’s dedicated to worship of the Princess of Forest (or Goddess of Forest) who supervises the mountain where Linh Ung Pagoda and Ba Na Hills are located. That’s why phoenixes are used to decorate it, instead of dragons.
Dress Code at Linh Ung Pagoda of Ba Na Hills
Linh Ung Pagoda is a Buddhist temple and a holy place, so all visitors should wear respectfully. It’s needed to use a shirt covering the armpits, shoulder and navel, and a pants covering the upper knees. For example, tank top, crop top, and shorts are not appropriate. Making sure that nowhere is see-through. Vietnamese traditional costume – Ao dai (the long dress) is highly recommended by local authorities.
When entering the worshipping room, it’s needed to take shoes off (wearing shocks is okay), remove hat, rain poncho and sunglasses (for the umbrella, don’t bring inside!).
If it’s hot and humid, visitors can prepare a scarf or sarong to cover while being around holy places. It’s okay to not wear it during the hike. Sometimes, the temple gives visitors a long piece of fabric to cover if they want to go in the worshipping room, but sometimes not available. Bring your own! Shops near the elevator may sell when needed.
Tips to Visit Linh Ung Pagoda in Ba Na Hills
– No surcharge is required to visit Linh Ung Pagoda in Ba Na Hills.
– Linh Ung Pagoda is very peaceful throughout the day.
– In the dry season, from February to end of August, visitors should bring sun cream, sun glasses, hat/cap/umbrella, and bottles of water.
– In the rainy season, from September to January, visitors should bring rain poncho/jacket, umbrella, sandals or waterproof shoes. Remember to check the weather forecast before go.
– Linh Ung Pagoda is one of the most Instagrammable spots in Ba Na Hills.
– Wear respectively if want to visit Linh Ung Pagoda of Ba Na Hills.
– It’s better to visit Linh Ung Pagoda with a local guide. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) to book.
– Wear comfortable walking shoes because it’s needed to climb many stairs to go to Linh Ung Pagoda. Wheelchair users and those who have a limited mobility can not visit.
– Respect monks and local Buddhists while going around Linh Ung Pagoda.
– Drop a small amount of money into the donation box if want to join hands to make Linh Ung Pagoda better in near future.
How to Get to Linh Ung Pagoda in Ba Na Hills
Linh Ung Ba Na Pagoda lies in the same hill with the Golden Hands Bridge, Le Jardin d’Amour Gardens, Debay Wine Cellar and Big Buddha Statue. From Da Nang or Hoi An, visitors first need a transport to Sun World Ba Na Hills and then ride the cable car to this hill.
Here are ways to get to Linh Ung Ba Na Pagoda:
– From Hoi An Station: get the cable car ride to the Golden Hands Bridge, walk across it and then downhill to the Le Jardin d’Amour Flower Garden. From here, visitors can see the buddha easily and to visit it, just follow the main path (stone paved bath) downhill.
– From Suoi Mo Station: get the cable car ride to Ba Na Station and then walk to D’Amour Station to get a funicular ride to go up to the hilltop. After arriving at Le Jardin Station, follow the main path to go downhill, past Le Jardin d’Amour Flower Garden and keep going until see the buddha and then downstairs to see the pagoda.
– From Thac Toc Tien Station: get the cable car ride to the French Village, then find the quickest way to Louvre Station (asking staff if don’t go with a guide), to get the cable car ride again. After arriving at L’Indochine Station, go downstairs to the Golden Hands Bridge, walk across it and then downhill to the Le Jardin d’Amour Flower Garden. From here, visitors can see the buddha easily and to visit it, just follow the main path (stone paved bath) downhill.
– From Champa Station: get the cable car ride to the French Village, then find the quickest way to Louvre Station (asking staff if don’t go with a guide), to get the cable car ride again. After arriving at Bordeaux Station, go downstairs to the Golden Hands Bridge, walk across it and then downhill to the Le Jardin d’Amour Flower Garden. From here, visitors can see the buddha easily and to visit it, just follow the main path (stone paved bath) downhill.
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD daily organizes tours and transfers in Da Nang and Hoi An. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Itinerary to Visit Ba Na Hills for First Timer
Itinerary to explore Ba Na Hills depends on the schedule of the cable car on your day of travel and your arrival time. To have lunch or dinner, French Village, which has many restaurants and cafes, is the best place to go. Now, we suggest 4 itineraries corresponding four cable cars:
– From Hoi An Station: Marseille Station – Golden Bridge – Le Jardin d’Amour Flower Garden – Debay Wine Cellar – Big Buddha Statue – Linh Ung Pagoda – Bordeaux Station (near Golden Bridge) – Louvre Station – Eclipse Plaza, Atlas Statue, Lunar Castle – Dragon Den Station (inside Lunar Castle) – Mystery Well Station – French Village, Square du Dome, Fantasy Park (with Wax Museum, Jurassic Park, alpine coasters), Saint Denis Church, Helios Waterfall, Ba Na Hills Brewery – King Peak – L’Indochine Station or Taiga Station or the closest station that has been opened
– From Suoi Mo Station: Ba Na Station – Le d’Amour Station – Le Jardin Station – Le Jardin d’Amour Flower Garden – Debay Wine Cellar – Big Buddha Statue – Linh Ung Pagoda – Golden Bridge – Bordeaux Station (near Golden Bridge) – Louvre Station – Eclipse Plaza, Atlas Statue, Lunar Castle – Dragon Den Station (inside Lunar Castle) – Mystery Well Station – French Village, Square du Dome, Fantasy Park (with Wax Museum, Jurassic Park, alpine coasters), Saint Denis Church, Helios Waterfall, Ba Na Hills Brewery – King Peak – L’Indochine Station or Taiga Station or the closest station that has been opened
– From Thac Toc Tien Station: L’Indochine Station – French Village, Square du Dome, Fantasy Park (with Wax Museum, Jurassic Park, alpine coasters), Saint Denis Church, Helios Waterfall, Ba Na Hills Brewery – King Peak – Mystery Well Station (inside Arapang Restaurant) – Dragon Den Station (inside Lunar Castle) – Eclipse Plaza, Atlas Statue, Lunar Castle – Louvre Station – Golden Bridge – Le Jardin d’Amour Flower Garden – Debay Wine Cellar – Big Buddha Statue – Linh Ung Pagoda – Marseille Station (near Golden Bridge) or the closest station that has been opened
– From Champa Station: Taiga Station – French Village, Square du Dome, Fantasy Park (with Wax Museum, Jurassic Park, alpine coasters), Saint Denis Church, Helios Waterfall, Ba Na Hills Brewery – King Peak – Mystery Well Station (inside Arapang Restaurant) – Dragon Den Station (inside Lunar Castle) – Eclipse Plaza, Atlas Statue, Lunar Castle – Louvre Station – Golden Bridge – Le Jardin d’Amour Flower Garden – Debay Wine Cellar – Big Buddha Statue – Linh Ung Pagoda – Marseille Station (near Golden Bridge) or the closest station that has been opened
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Places to Visit near Linh Ung Pagoda in Ba Na Hills
Near Linh Ung Ba Na Pagoda, visitors can go to these places: Golden Hands Bridge (a must see/photograph place in Da Nang), French Village (a complex of majestic medieval style buildings), Saint Denis Church (a Gothic church with impressive height, architecture and decoration), King Peak (the highest point of the mountain, with its temples and pagodas), Fantasy Park (Vietnam’s first and largest indoor amusement park), Ba Na Hills Brewery (brew house where craft beers have been produced by German technology), Wax Museum (Vietnam’s first and largest wax statue museum with nearly 100 figures), Square du Dome (where amazing outdoor shows and performances occur), Jurassic Park (a small space showcasing animals and life in the era of dinosaurs), Eclipse Plaza (a magnificent combination of glass conical tower and grand collonnades), Lunar/Moon Castle (a massive stone-like castle with cinematic videos and shows), Atlas Statue (a giant sculpture which portrays Atlas god in Greek mythology), Debay Wine Cellar (a 100-years-old wine cellar built by French), Le Jardin d’Amour Flower Garden (a series of beautiful gardens with view to the city), Big Buddha Statue (27-meters-tall statue on the hilltop), Linh Ung Ba Na Pagoda (older than Linh Ung Pagoda at Son Tra Peninsula, younger than Linh Ung Pagoda at Marble Mountains).
In the park, the ride on funiculars, alpine coasters and world-record cable cars is also very interesting.
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD daily organizes tours and transfers in Da Nang and Hoi An. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Guided Tours to Ba Na Hills Da Nang Vietnam
Here are guided tours to Ba Na Hills Vietnam:
– Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Day Tour
– Ba Na Hills Private Tour with Golden Bridge & Lunch Buffet
– Ba Na Hills Early Morning Tour to Avoid the Crowds
– Ba Na Hills Sunset Tour with Golden Bridge & Dinner
– Ba Na Hills Night Tour with Golden Bridge Sunset & Dinner
– Ba Na Hills Muslim Tour with Halal Buffet & Prayer Room
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills & Marble Mountain Tour
– Ba Na Hills Day Tour with Chinese Speaking Guide
– Ba Na Hills Day Tour with Thai Speaking Guide
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills Private Tour from Da Nang with Hoi An Drop Off
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills Private Tour from Hoi An with Da Nang Drop Off
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills & Lady Buddha Tour
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills & My Son Sanctuary Tour
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills & Hoi An Tour
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills & Hoi An Pottery Village
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills & Hoi An Coconut Village
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills Tour from Da Nang Cruise Port
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills Tour from Chan May Cruise Port
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills Private Tour from Lang Co
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD daily organizes tours and transfers to Ba Na Hills from Da Nang/Hoi An/Hue. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Photos, Videos about Linh Ung Pagoda in Ba Na Hills
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