The most famous temple in Da Nang - 67-meter-high statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva

#100 Ways to Travel 💞Recommendation reason: On the Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang, a huge statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva overlooks the star-rated hotels on the beach on the opposite bank and the magnificent scenery formed by the mountains behind. History of Lingying Temple: can be traced back to the 18th century. According to legend, in 1843, a nun named Thích Thiên Tôn discovered a statue of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva here and decided to build a small temple here. In 1934, another monk, Thích Không Lo, expanded the temple. During the Vietnam War, the temple suffered severe damage. In the 1970s, the temple began a large-scale reconstruction and expansion project. In 2004, the temple added the famous 67-meter-tall statue of Guanyin (sometimes called Lady Buddha), which has become one of Danang's landmarks. In 2010, the temple underwent further expansion and renovation, making it the magnificent complex we see today. Linh Ung Pagoda not only witnessed the historical changes of Vietnam, but also reflected the development of Buddhism in Vietnam. According to local people, since the Buddha statue was built, the common floods and diseases in the area have decreased a lot, and the land has become more fertile. They believe that this is due to the blessing of Guanyin Bodhisattva. 🗓️Itinerary: It is recommended to go there in the early morning or evening to avoid the high temperature at noon, and you can also enjoy the beautiful sunrise and sunset. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi or motorbike from the center of Da Nang. You can also take part in local day trips. About 2-3 hours is enough. #Da Nang #Linh Ung Temple #Lady Buddha