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Linh Ung Pagoda – A tranquil spiritual site in Da Nang
The Linh Ung – Bai But Pagoda, located in Son Tra peninsula in Da Nang city, was inaugurated in July 2010 after six years of construction. A highlight of the pagoda complex is the 67-metre white Bodhisattva Guanyin statute standing atop a lotus-shaped platform. The pagoda has been a favoured spiritual destination for both domestic and foreign Buddhist followers and visitors for years.
The Linh Ung – Bai But Pagoda, located in Son Tra peninsula in Da Nang city, was inaugurated in July 2010 after six years of construction. A highlight of the pagoda complex is the 67-metre white Bodhisattva Guanyin statute standing atop a lotus-shaped platform. The pagoda has been a favoured spiritual destination for both domestic and foreign Buddhist followers and visitors for years.
An aerial view of Linh Ung - Bai But Pagoda (Photo: VNA)
The Pagoda is built in a contemporary style in combination with inherent tradition of pagodas in Vietnam, with curved roof in dragon shape, and solid pillars surrounded by sophisticated sinuous dragons. (Photo: VNA)
The 67-metre white Guanyin statute and the main shrine of the Pagoda. (Photo: VNA)
The Linh Ung - Bai But Pagoda complex is located on a hill of Son Tra peninsula, leaning on the mountain and facing the sea. (Photo: VNA)
The main shrine of the Linh Ung - Bai But Pagoda complex (Photo: VNA)
Statutes of eighteen Arhats are arranged by a rule to protect the main shrine of the Linh Ung - Bai But Pagoda. Each statue is the embodiment of different emotions, joy, anger, love and hate. (Photo: VNA)
The stunning view of the Linh Ung - Bai But Pagoda complex is opened up after hiking up several stone steps to Tam Quan gate (Photo: VNA)
The 67-metre white Guanyin statute at Linh Ung - Bai But Pagoda on Son Tra Peninsula, 10 kilometres from Da Nang's centre. (Photo: VNA)
Inside the main shrine of the Linh Ung - Bai But Pagoda (Photo: VNA)
The Arhats statute garden seen from the main shrine (Photo: VNA)
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