About 10 km northeast from the Da Nang centre, the Linh Ung Bai But Pagoda, also known as the Linh Ung Son Tra Pagoda, is located on the Son Tra Peninsula at a height of 693m above sea level.

The pagoda is not only a spiritual destination for local residents but also one of must-see places in the city.

Let’s take a look at some amazing photos which showcase the amazing beauty of the pagoda from a flycam.

Covering an area of 12ha on the Son Tra Peninsula, the Linh Ung Son Tra Pagoda was officially opened to the public on 30 July 2010.

The most highlight of the pagoda is the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva statue. The 67m-high statue standing on a 35m-high lotus-shaped pedestal is the tallest of its kind in Viet Nam. The statue was carved by sculptors Thuy Lam and Chau Viet Thanh.

The statue overlooks the sea, and behind it lies an immense primitive forest which is home to many kinds of plants and animals. The gentle eyes of the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva look down. Inside the statue there are 17 floors, each housing 21 tiny Buddha statues of differing shapes.

The pagoda panoramic overview seen from above

The construction of this pagoda has marked the significant development of Vietnamese Buddhism in the 21st century. The pagoda is a special place linking Heaven and Earth.