The Lady Buddha of Da Nang is a 67-metre white statue of Quan The Am, the bodhisattva of compassion, standing on a lotus base 35 metres across at Linh Ung pagoda on the Son Tra peninsula. It faces the sea, and on clear days it can be seen from far along the coast.
The pagoda was built between 2004 and 2010 on the site of an older shrine, is open daily from about 6:00 to 21:00, and charges no entry fee. It is about 10 km from central Da Nang, and it is a different pagoda from Linh Ung on the Marble Mountains.
The Lady Buddha before the crowds
Our half day starts at Son Tra around 8:00, then drives on to the Marble Mountains in time for the light in the caves.
★Marble Mountains, Lady Buddha & the Stone CarversThe Marble Mountains caves at the hour the light comes in, the Lady Buddha on Son Tra and a working Non Nuoc carving yard, with your own guide and car. · 5 hoursSee the tour →Marble Mountains, Lady Buddha & Hoi An by Lantern LightSon Tra, the Marble Mountains caves and a Non Nuoc carving yard in the morning, then Hoi An old town and a boat on the Thu Bon as the lanterns come on. · 10 hoursSee the tour →What is the Lady Buddha?
The statue represents Quan The Am, known elsewhere as Guanyin or Avalokitesvara, in the form called Quan The Am of the Southern Sea: facing the water, holding a vase of sacred water, protecting the fishermen and the city behind her. At 67 metres, about the height of a thirty-storey building, it is described as the tallest statue of its kind in Vietnam.
Inside, the statue holds 17 floors, each with altars and Buddha images, 21 in all. The pagoda around it covers about 20 hectares on the mountainside, with a main hall, a garden of 18 arhat statues and terraces over the bay.
What is there to see at Linh Ung pagoda on Son Tra?
| Sight | What it is |
|---|---|
| The Lady Buddha | The 67-metre statue on its lotus base, facing the sea |
| The main hall | Bronze statues of the Buddha Shakyamuni with Quan Am and Ksitigarbha |
| The arhat garden | Eighteen carved figures of the Buddha’s enlightened disciples, each with a different expression |
| The terraces | Views over My Khe beach, the city and, on clear days, Cu Lao Cham island |
Dress as for any pagoda: shoulders and knees covered, shoes and hats off in the halls. The pagoda dress code guide covers the details.
How is it different from Linh Ung on the Marble Mountains?
Da Nang has three pagodas named Linh Ung. The one on Thuy Son in the Marble Mountains is the oldest, with roots in the 17th century; the one on Son Tra, home of the Lady Buddha, is the newest and the largest; the third is on Ba Na Hills. The Marble Mountains pagoda is described in Linh Ung pagoda and the Xa Loi tower.
When should you go, and how long do you need?
Early morning is best: the light is soft on the statue’s face, the terraces are cooler, and the coach groups have not yet arrived. Allow 40 minutes to an hour. Monkeys are often seen around the pagoda grounds; do not feed them, and keep food and loose bags out of reach.
The pagoda sits on the coast road on the south side of the peninsula, below the forest routes of Son Tra. The complete Marble Mountain guide covers the other half of the morning.
Want both in one morning?
Our half day links the Lady Buddha with the caves of the Marble Mountains and a carving yard, with a licensed local guide.
Marble Mountains, Lady Buddha & the Stone Carvers5 hoursSee the tour →Marble Mountains, Lady Buddha & Hoi An by Lantern Light10 hoursSee the tour →Lady Buddha Da Nang: quick answers
How tall is the Lady Buddha in Da Nang?
The Lady Buddha at Linh Ung pagoda on Son Tra is 67 metres tall, on a lotus base 35 metres in diameter.
Is there an entrance fee for the Lady Buddha?
No. Linh Ung pagoda on Son Tra is free to enter and is open daily from about 6:00 to 21:00.
How far is the Lady Buddha from Da Nang city centre?
About 10 km, on the south side of the Son Tra peninsula, roughly 20 to 30 minutes by car depending on where you start.
Is the Lady Buddha on Monkey Mountain?
Yes. Monkey Mountain is the name American soldiers gave the Son Tra peninsula, and tours still use it. The Lady Buddha stands at Linh Ung pagoda on its southern side.
Start the morning with the Lady Buddha
Choose your group size and the price covers the day: pickup, private car, licensed guide, every ticket and water. Free to cancel until 3 days before.
★Marble Mountains, Lady Buddha & the Stone CarversThe Marble Mountains caves at the hour the light comes in, the Lady Buddha on Son Tra and a working Non Nuoc carving yard, with your own guide and car. · 5 hoursfrom$39/ person›
Choose your group size · price is the group totalSolo traveller$135BOOK →2 guests$140BOOK →3 guests$150BOOK →4 guests$155BOOK →See the full tour page →Marble Mountains, Lady Buddha & Hoi An by Lantern LightSon Tra, the Marble Mountains caves and a Non Nuoc carving yard in the morning, then Hoi An old town and a boat on the Thu Bon as the lanterns come on. · 10 hoursfrom$89/ person›
Choose your group size · price is the group totalSolo traveller$265BOOK →2 guests$295BOOK →3 guests$325BOOK →4 guests$355BOOK →See the full tour page →Details of the pagoda and statue were checked against Vietnamese press and published sources in September 2026.