Pagodas in Danang

Danang comprises a large number of pagodas, most of which are situated on mountains like the Marble Mountain. Each pagoda attracts visitors by the different in way of arrangement, structure and surrounding landscape. Tourists can have deeper knowledge on the Buddhism of Vietnam in general and of Quang Nam - Danang in particular when travelling to Vietnam.


Pho Da Pagoda is situated at No. 340 Phan Chu Trinh, Danang. It is constructed in 1932 with the combination of the western and eastern architecture style. It original name was “the branch of Trung Phan Academy”. Then it was renamed Pho Da and the name remains until now. In the presbytery, there are three copper statues casted in 1947 including the statue of Di Đà Buddha, Quan Am and Đại Thế Chí Bồ Tát Buddha. Currently, this place is the home to the school of the Basic Buddhology where many generations of buddhist monks and nuns of Danang and Quang Nam are trained.
Quang Minh Pagoda is located in Hoa Minh ward, Lien Chieu District on a high and large area with lots of trees around. Originally, it is a Place of Praying (in 1957). The pagoda possesses a 20, meters high Buddha statue which is placed on cement pedestal. The statue is designed like a huge blooming lotus flower. It has 6 floors and you can observe the whole landscape of Danang city on the highest floor.

Phap Lam Pagoda (No. 500 Ong Ich Khiem) is constructed in 1936 with the oriental architecture style. It was named Phap Lam Tu (Phap Lam Pagoda) in 1970. The statue of Thich Ca Buddha is situated right at the center of the presbytery. The two sides are the statues of Quan The Am and Dai The Chi Bo Tat. Since 1975, this pagoda has become the office of the former Quang Nam-Danang Buddhism Organization.
Tam Bao Pagoda is built in 1953. Its architecture is the harmonious combination between the architecture style of the East Asia and Vietnam with five high towers, each of which has a distinct color representing the five colors of Buddhism. The presbytery worships only one Buddha with many lively pictures. This pagoda has become the place for research to many visitors once traveling to Danang City.


Tam Thai Pagoda is located on the Thuy Son Mount of the Marble Mountain. This is an ancient pagoda which was constructed in 1930 and considered a national pagoda and a Buddihist relic. In 1825, when traveling to the Marble Mountain, Minh Mang King had upgraded the pagoda. In 1827, nine statues and three big bells were created. It is said that this pagoda had been a regular relaxing place for Minh Mang King every time when he visited the Marble Mountain. This pagoda worships Di Lac Buddha in the presbytery. Every year, in holidays, many tourists visit the pagoda for sightseeing and worshipping.

Quan Am Pagoda is situated on the Kim Son Mount of the Marble Mountain. In front of the pagoda is the charming Cổ Cò River (Stork’s Neck River). Behind the pagoda is Quan Am grotto with interesting images created by the stalactite which looks similar to the statue of the Buddha in legend. A bonze named Phap Nhan had found the grotto in 1956, and he created a hermitage to sit in meditation in three years, then he took all his wealth to set up this pagoda. This is the place where the Quan The Am Festival is organized on 19th of lunar February. It is said that this pagoda is very sacred and solemn; so many visitors come here to ask for happiness and luck.


Linh Ung Pagoda lies within the area of Thuy Son Mount of the Marble Mountain tourist site. This is an ancient pagoda with high historical value. In the period of Gia Long King, the pagoda is constructed and named Ung Chan. Until 1841, Thanh Thai King renamed it Linh Ung Pagoda. The presbytery worships the three Buddhas: Thich Ca Buddha in the center, Di Lac Buddha on the right hand side and Di Da Buddha in the left hand side. In the pagoda, there are two valuable golden escutcheons, one of which is the recognition of the pagoda as the national pagoda in the sixth Minh Mang year and another is the recognition to rename the pagoda to Linh Ung in the third Thanh Thai Dynasty.

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