16 Famous Pagodas in Danang for a Journey to Find Peace

16 Famous Temples in Danang for a Journey to Find Peace
Visiting the sacred temples in Danang is a favorite activity for many tourists. Not only famous for its nickname “the most livable city in Vietnam”, Danang is also a peaceful “Buddhist land” where many temples are respected by Buddhists.
The beauty of Danang is not only in the high mountains, deep sea, famous landscapes, or sparkling lights at night, but also in the sacred temples scattered throughout the city. Each temple in Danang has a unique architecture, but they all have a common feature of being located in prime locations, surrounded by mountains, rivers, and the sea, to create a peaceful and harmonious space with the sky and earth. Let’s check out the peaceful places that locals and tourists often visit to admire, enjoy the scenery, pray for peace and luck.
Nam Son Pagoda Danang
- Address: Cam Nam Village, Hoa Chau Commune, Hoa Vang District, Danang City
Located in the southern part of Danang City, Nam Son Pagoda is one of the most beautiful temples in the Central region of Vietnam with unique architecture designed by Venerable Thich Hue Phong. The temple was established in 1962 by Nguyen Van Chau and some local Buddhists, and after many renovations, it has become majestic and imposing today. Since then, Nam Son Pagoda is not only a place for spiritual activities of Danang Buddhists, but also a tourist attraction that attracts many visitors to come and visit.
Bat Nha Pagoda Danang
- Address: 176 Trieu Nu Vuong, Nam Duong Ward, Hai Chau District, Danang City
Bat Nha Pagoda was built in 1949 by Venerable Thich Chon, has undergone 5 renovations and many changes in architecture. Although it does not have the spectacular natural scenery like temples located far from the city center, and the area is not too large, the temple is still magnificent and airy with a prominent white color. Buddhists and tourists often come to Bat Nha Pagoda to attend solemn prayer sessions or listen to Venerable Thich Chuc Tin’s lectures.
Quan The Am Pagoda Danang
- Address: 48 Su Van Hanh, Son Thuy Hamlet, Hoa Hai Commune, Hoa Vang District, Danang City
Quan The Am Pagoda, also known as Quan Am Pagoda, is nestled at the foot of Kim Son Mountain – one of the five mountains of the Ngu Hanh Son system. The temple was formed from the dream of the late Venerable Thich Phap Nhan in 1957 and is considered the Buddhist sanctuary of Danang. Located amidst the system of caves, majestic mountains and forests, Quan The Am Pagoda becomes a favorite place for souls seeking a quiet and peaceful space to settle down amidst the noisy world.
Thien Vien Bo De Danang
- Address: Hoang Thi Loan Street, Hoa Minh Ward, Lien Chieu District, Danang City
Thien Vien Bo De, also known as Bo De Pagoda, is a self-built temple since 1995 by Venerable Thich Minh Tuan and has been the abbot until today. The temple is famous for more than 10,000 Buddha statues in a tall tower up to 65m and the statue of Quan Am Bodhisattva standing tall amidst the mountains of Danang. Thien Vien Bo De is a popular destination for many tourists and Buddhists due to its gentle and peaceful space, suitable for sightseeing, praying for peace and taking beautiful photos.
Tam Bao Theravada Pagoda Danang
- Address: 323 Phan Chau Trinh, Binh Hien Ward, Hai Chau District, Danang City
Tam Bao Theravada Pagoda is a temple of the Theravada Buddhism. This is the Primitive Buddhism, the traditional Buddhism that tries to keep the teachings of Buddha Gotama, maintaining the primitive right teachings. Built in 1953 and completed after 10 years, the temple has an impressive architecture with 5 towers painted in 5 typical colors of the Buddhist flag. Inside the Main Hall, there is only a statue of Buddha Shakyamuni and a rare wooden altar donated by the Thai Royal Family. Tam Bao Theravada Pagoda is also a place to keep the Xa Loi Buddha for Buddhists to come and worship.
Huong Son Pagoda Danang
- Address: Hoa Hai Ward, Ngu Hanh Son District, Danang City
Huong Son Pagoda is located in the Ngu Hanh Son scenic area, built and presided over by nun Thich Nu Dieu Nguyen since 1992. The temple regularly holds short-term retreats, gathering hundreds of Buddhists to listen to the lectures of the venerable monks. Through these retreats, Buddhists are given moral teachings, realized doctrines, and live according to the teachings of the Buddha to achieve peace of body and mind.
Khong Ten Pagoda Da Nang
- Address: Da Son Stone Mine Area, Hoa Khanh Nam Ward, Lien Chieu District, Danang City
Khong Ten Pagoda is a simple and sacred temple located next to the Da Son Stone Mine. The temple attracts Buddhists and tourists to visit not only for its unique landscape but also for the mysterious stories surrounding it.
According to the locals, in the past, there was only one statue of Quan Am Bodhisattva here. A few years ago, kind-hearted people built and renovated it into a small temple, with the desire to have a place for everyone to come to pray for peace and do good deeds. Therefore, the temple has no name, no abbot, no nuns or monks; only Buddhists who take care of it and the incense and candles are also used for free.
Ba Da Pagoda Da Nang
- Address: 2 An Tu Cong Chua, Bac My An Ward, Ngu Hanh Son District, Danang City
Chua Ba Da was built by the Taoists in 1957, renovated in 1992 and rebuilt in 2010. After more than half a century, the temple often organizes summer retreats for young people, and other short-term retreats for them to learn how to live to love and understand more.
Nam Hai Pagoda Da Nang
- Address: Hoa Hiep Bac Ward, Lien Chieu District, Danang City
Chua Nam Hai is a beautiful temple located at the foot of Hai Van Pass, established in 1968 by Venerable Thich Vien Minh. After several renovations from 1992 to 2003, Chua Nam Hai is now magnificent with red-tiled roofs, spacious and airy gardens that create a peaceful and pure space, inviting everyone to come and practice and nurture their mind. Chua Nam Hai is proud to be the place where the World Peace Jade Buddha statue was enshrined in 2016, after this statue was first offered to Vietnam at Quan The Am Pagoda, Danang in 2009.
Phap Lam Pagoda Da Nang
- Address: Hoa Hiep Bac Ward, Lien Chieu District, Danang City
Phap Lam Pagoda was built in 1934 under the initiative of An Nam Buddhist Association in Danang and has a clear Eastern architecture. The pagoda was initially named Tinh Hoi Pagoda of Danang Buddhist Association, after changing its name several times to match the activities of the pagoda in each period, from 1970 onwards, the pagoda was named Phap Lam Pagoda. Although not an ancient temple, Phap Lam Pagoda has an important position – the place where the Buddhist Executive Committee of Danang city is located and welcomes tens of thousands of visitors, Buddhists, and pilgrims to visit and worship.
Pho Quang Pagoda Da Nang
- Address 1: Pho Quang Son Tra Pagoda: 93 Tran Hung Dao, Nai Hien Dong Ward, Son Tra District, Danang City
- Address 2: Pho Quang Thanh Khe Pagoda: 317 Truong Chinh, An Khe Ward, Thanh Khe District, Danang City
Da Nang has two pagodas named Pho Quang, one located in Son Tra District and the other in Thanh Khe District. Pho Quang Son Tra Pagoda was built in 1946 and renovated in 1996. The Buddha hall of the pagoda is solemnly decorated. Inside the pagoda, there are 21 ancient wooden statues that have value. Pho Quang Thanh Khe Pagoda was built by some enthusiastic followers in 1952, and Venerable Thich Hanh Tri has been the abbot of the pagoda since 1982. When coming to Da Nang, you should spend time visiting Pho Quang Pagoda to dispel all the tiredness, worries of life and discover the beauty of spiritual culture here.
Pho Da Pagoda Da Nang
- Address: 340 Phan Chau Trinh Street, Binh Thuan Ward, Hai Chau District, Danang City
Pho Da Pagoda has existed since 1915, with two abbots: Ven. Thich Ton Thang and Ven. Thich Tu Man. Not only a famous temple for praying and pilgrimage in Da Nang, Pho Da Pagoda is also the Vocational School of Buddhist Studies in Danang City. The temple is built in a unique architecture of the Khau-shaped platform, with a long-standing Buddhist foundation, attracting many people to come to dispel worries, pray for peace and sightseeing.
Linh Ung Bai But Pagoda Da Nang
- Address: Bai But, Tho Quang Ward, Son Tra District, Danang City
Linh Ung Bai But Pagoda is one of three pagodas named Linh Ung in Da Nang. The miraculous thing is that all three pagodas are located on the prime locations of Da Nang city, forming a sacred triangle in the city. Located on the back of a mountain on Son Tra Peninsula, Linh Ung Bai But Pagoda is the largest, newest and most beautiful of the three pagodas, under the abbotship of Venerable Thich Thien Nguyen. The highlight of Linh Ung Bai But Pagoda is the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva statue facing the sea as if to protect fishermen.
Linh Ung Ba Na Pagoda Da Nang
- Address: Ba Na, An Loi Hamlet, Hoa Ninh Commune, Hoa Vang District, Danang City
Linh Ung Ba Na Pagoda is a name that cannot be missed when traveling to Da Nang. This temple is part of Ba Na Hills, where hundreds of tourists come to visit, have fun, and relax every day. The temple’s architecture perfectly combines modernity and tradition, highlighted by the statue of Shakyamuni Buddha sitting in meditation on a lotus tower like a point where the earth and sky meet. If you have the opportunity to visit Ba Na Hills, remember to stop by Linh Ung Ba Na Pagoda to enhance your wonderful experience for the trip.
Linh Ung Ngu Hanh Son Pagoda Da Nang
- Address: Ngu Hanh Son, Hoa Hai Ward, Ngu Hanh Son District, Danang City
Linh Ung Ngu Hanh Son Pagoda, also known as Chua Ngoai (Outside Pagoda) or Chua Non Nuoc (Non Nuoc Pagoda), is located on the East of Thuy Son Mountain and belongs to the Ngu Hanh Son Mountain Range, with Vong Hai Dai on the right and Ngu Coc Cave on the left. This ancient temple was founded during the reign of King Gia Long and has been passed down for ten generations of abbots. Despite undergoing many renovations, Linh Ung Ngu Hanh Son Pagoda still retains its ancient and harmonious features with nature. Recognized as a national historical relic, Linh Ung Ngu Hanh Son Pagoda welcomes people from all over the world and Buddhists to admire the sacred mountainous space and find peace in their souls.
Tam Thai Pagoda Da Nang
- Address: Ngu Hanh Son, Hoa Hai Ward, Ngu Hanh Son District, Danang City
The Thuy Son Mountain area also has a famous ancient temple called Tam Thai Pagoda – the oldest pagoda in Da Nang with a nearly 400-year-old history. Tam Thai Pagoda was first built by the Nguyen family in 1630 and was restored in 1825. Therefore, the space here exudes an ancient, serene and nostalgic atmosphere. Standing at Tam Thai Pagoda, you can admire the vast sea and beautiful rivers of Da Nang.
If you feel a bit tired of the hustle and bustle of life, take some time during your trip to Da Nang to visit the sacred temples in this city to pray for a peaceful mind and soul. And when you are feeling more grounded, don’t forget to return to the super attractive tourist destinations in Da Nang.
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