Linh An Pagoda is one of the most attractive and impressive spiritual destinations in Da Lat, home to colossal Buddha statues. Furthermore, the scenery here is majestic and magnificent, yet serene and peaceful amidst the vast mountains and forests.
Overview of Linh An Pagoda
The Linh An Pagoda is a spiritual tourist destination located on the outskirts of Da Lat, about 30km from the city center via the Ta Nung pass.
The pagoda is impressive not only for its majestic architecture but also for its location next to the magnificent Elephant Waterfall. At this tourist spot, you can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the sacred pagoda while admiring the wild mountain scenery.
A view of Linh An Pagoda from Elephant Waterfall
Located at an altitude of over 3000m above sea level, Linh An Pagoda is considered an ideal viewpoint, offering a stunning panoramic view of the majestic mountains and forests of Lam Dong province. Visiting this place, you will be immersed in a serene spiritual atmosphere amidst majestic nature.
Unique architecture of Linh An Pagoda in Da Lat
The pagoda is built on a fairly high hill, surrounded by lush, vast green forests. The pagoda boasts modern architecture while still retaining the ancient, solemn atmosphere of a spiritual place.
The Avalokiteśvara Buddha statue is over 70 meters high
While visiting the pagoda, you will have the opportunity to see two iconic landmarks of Lam Dong province located within the pagoda grounds: the Maitreya Buddha statue, over 12.5 meters high and over 6.5 meters wide (sometimes reaching 9 meters in width), and the Avalokiteśvara Buddha statue, over 70 meters high. These are the two largest and most prominent structures in Lam Dong province to date.
Maitreya Buddha statue in Linh An Pagoda
Among the Linh An Pagoda complex, the most striking feature is the main hall, which is also the pagoda’s most prominent architectural feature. The highlight upon entering the main hall is the pair of Dragon statues perched majestically on either side of the entrance. These mythical creatures are exquisitely crafted from cement.
The main hall of Linh An Pagoda was built in 1999 and covers an area of 1,400 square meters. Inside the main hall are five Buddhas: Shakyamuni Buddha, Bhaisajyaguru, Amitabha Buddha, Cundi Buddha, and Thousand-Handed Thousand-Eyed Avalokiteshvara Buddha. All five Buddhas were carved by skilled craftsmen, the golden hands of the statue-making industry; therefore, these Buddha statues are very beautiful, exquisite, and meticulously detailed.
Inside the main hall of Linh An Pagoda
Behind the main hall of Linh An Pagoda is the ancestral worship area, also known as the prayer hall. Next to this area, there is an open-air statue of Buddha Shakyamuni, built in 1994.
In 1993, the pagoda was built on an empty plot of land facing Elephant Waterfall. This is also the location of the Lumbini Garden, a gathering place for countless famous flowers of Da Lat.
From afar, visitors can clearly see the entire landscape, amidst the vast expanse of mountains and forests, a gigantic, towering, and exquisitely carved statue.
- Address: Nam Ban Lam Ha Commune, Lam Dong province
- Opening hours: from 5:00 AM
- Entrance fee: Free
Source: collected by An
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