Lady Buddha

Lady Buddha, a 72 meters high white marble statue, lying on the Son Tra Peninsula of Da Nang (Monkey mountain), overlooking Da Nang; there is a huge pagoda at its feet with several buildings and Buddha statues in various forms.

The statue was inaugurated in 2010 and is the largest statue in Vietnam and it is also the protector of sailors. It is also visible from the beach of Da Nang and some clear days it can be seen from the beaches of Hoi An.

The statue construction has been recognized as the highest Bodhisattva of Mercy statue nationwide. It is 17-meters in diameter and has 17 floors. Each floor worships a different Buddha. The 17th floor has a flight of stairs leading to the statue’s head.