The outstanding feature of this architectural delight is the two-tiered Kandyan period roof. Lankathilaka is a fine example of the cohabitation of Buddhist and Hindu worship the Buddhist image house faces the east while the shrine dedicated to Hindu deities faces west. Bearing the keys to the temple, he pointed to the biggest stone inscription in the island chiselled in Sinhala and Tamil. As we walked around awe-struck by its beauty, a little novice monk was delightfully engaged in a board game with a caretaker of the temple. The surrounding landscape of mountains and misty horizons magnified the striking appearance that surrounded this 14th century structure.
Lankathilaka looked perfect, perched on the Panhalgala rock. Further up, revealed the beauty of a white structure that gleamed in the sunlight. The activity inside shops selling trinkets, statues and crafts along an uneven mountain path enlivened an otherwise laid back afternoon. Photography: Vishwathan Tharmakulasingham and Anuradha Perera They remain enduring sentries that even today are admired and venerated. The temples of Gadaladeniya, Lankathilaka and the Embekka Devalaya of 14th century Sri Lanka are a testament to the political and cultural integration that the rulers of the Gampola Kingdom transferred to these fascinating structures. Three marvellous heritage creations are connected by a common past the history of a kingdom that lasted for 70 years under four kings. Belonging to the Gampola Kingdom, these beautiful structures rise over the serene panorama of lush vegetation. But if you look toward the sea, you can see My Khe beach with blue and clear beach and fine white sandbank running along the path at the bottom of mountain of Son Tra peninsula.Lankathilaka shows distinctive Kandyan influenceĪlong winding roads past a bustling township off Pilimathalawa lie admired and inspired cultural and architectural marvels. One more special thing of the Lady Buddha Da Nang is whether you are standing in any place in the city, you can also easily see the Lady Buddha statue which leans on the mountain, facing the sea.Īlso because of being located in the highest terrain of Son Tra peninsula, from the entrance, tourists are able to see the entire young Da Nang city. The pagoda with turtle shape is located on a hill of Son Tra peninsula, halfway up the mountain, facing the sea, and its back against the primeval forest with many animals and birds of Son Tra peninsula. This pagoda is located in the tourist complex of Son Tra peninsula that was built with a harmony combination between the modernity and tradition of Vietnamese pagoda.
Linh Ung Bai But pagoda, Son Tra is the largest pagoda in Da Nang City in both terms of size (about 20 ha) and art of architecture. At night, looking down from the pagoda gate, tourists can see a long streak of city lights like a bolide in the shimmering night sky. In early morning or in the evening, the blue and clear sky and cool wind will bring people a great impression that not many places have. Look beyond, Marble Mountains and the beach surrounded by fine white sand shore appear visibly. There are 17 floors in the statue lap, each floor has an altar with 21 Buddha statues which have different shapes, facial expression and posture.įrom the above of these seventeen towers, we can see the whole city, mountains and Son Tra Sea and island in the most perfect way. On the hat of Lady Buddha statue, there is a Buddha statue 2m high. The statue leans on the mountain, facing the sea, the kind eyes looking down, a hand exorcizes while the other hand is holding a bottle of holy water like sprinkling the peace to the offshore fishermen. Lady Buddha Da Nang statue is inside Linh Ung pagoda courtyard with a height of 67m, the lotus diameter is 35m, equivalent to a 30-storey building. Being the tallest Buddha statue in Vietnam, Lady Buddha Da Nang is located at Linh Ung Pagoda on Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang which is 9 km away from My Khe beach, or 14 km from Da Nang city center.
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