Da Nang + Hội An
View from the Sơn Trà Peninsula over a curving beach towards Da Nang, with the Linh Ứng Pagoda tower on the headland

Day 4 · stop 3 Wed 28 Oct 2026

Sơn Trà Peninsula & the Lady Buddha

Bán đảo Sơn Trà · Chùa Linh Ứng山茶半島 · 靈應寺

Up on the green headland north-east of the city: views back over Da Nang, then Linh Ứng Pagoda and its white Lady Buddha gazing out to sea.

Date
When
Day 4, late afternoon
Time there
About 1 hour
Dinner after
Michelin Bib Gourmand-recommended vegetarian (departures from 16 Oct 2026)

About this stopWhat to expect

The tour’s stop takes in the view over the city and coastline, Linh Ứng Pagoda and the Lady Buddha statue (白玉觀音菩薩像), about 67 metres tall (unverified).

HighlightsDon’t miss

The 67-metre white Lady Buddha statue on its lotus base at Linh Ứng Pagoda

The Lady Buddha

The white statue on its lotus base at Linh Ứng Pagoda.

View from the Sơn Trà Peninsula over a curving beach towards Da Nang, with the Linh Ứng Pagoda tower on the headland

The view

Over a curving beach back towards Da Nang.

Good to knowTips

  • Dress code: Linh Ứng is a working pagoda — cover shoulders and knees, and speak quietly in the halls (general etiquette, unverified).
  • Weather: the headland is exposed. Bring a light layer or rain jacket in the wet season.