About Linh An Pagoda
Linh An Pagoda (Chùa Linh Ẩn) is a prominent Buddhist pagoda located in Nam Ban Town, Lam Ha District, about 30 km southwest of Da Lat city in Lam Dong Province. Founded in 1993, it is notable for its large-scale Buddhist statues, traditional Vietnamese temple architecture, landscaped gardens and hilltop setting overlooking the surrounding countryside near Elephant Waterfall.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large active Buddhist temple complex set on a hillside with multiple worship halls, courtyards, gardens and monumental statues. The grounds include a 71-meter Lady Buddha statue, a giant Happy Buddha statue, ornate temple halls with Buddha images, landscaped flower gardens, stairways and viewpoints over the rural area. The atmosphere is that of a working religious site with areas for prayer, sightseeing and photography.
Key highlights
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71-meter tall Lady Buddha (Quan Am) statue overlooking the complex
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Large Happy Buddha (Di Lac) statue and garden area
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Main worship halls with Buddhist statues and traditional architecture
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Landscaped gardens and hilltop views of Nam Ban countryside
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Location adjacent to Elephant Waterfall (Thac Voi) area
History of Linh An Pagoda
Founded in 1993 by Venerable Thich Tam Vi on a hillside in Nam Ban. The pagoda has been expanded over time with additional halls and large statues, including the 71-meter Lady Buddha statue completed around 2019, becoming a major Buddhist site in Lam Ha District.
Culture & Context
Active center of Vietnamese Mahayana Buddhism serving monks, local devotees and pilgrims. The complex reflects traditional Vietnamese pagoda architecture and Buddhist practices, with halls for worship, meditation and religious festivals.
Route
| By road | Approximately 30 km southwest of Da Lat city center via DT725 to Nam Ban Town, accessible by car, motorbike or taxi in about 45-60 minutes |
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