Long Son Pagoda

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A white Buddha twenty-four metres tall on a hilltop, looking over the whole city.

Long Son sits at the foot of Trai Thuy hill, and from the courtyard a hundred and fifty stone steps climb to the summit, where a white seated Buddha twenty-four metres high rests on a lotus throne, visible from all over Nha Trang. Around the base are portraits of the monks who burned themselves to death in 1963 in protest at the suppression of Buddhism. Halfway up is a reclining Buddha fourteen metres long. At the top the city spreads out on one side and the western mountains stand on the other — and none of it costs anything.

Visitor information

When is the best time to visit Long Son Pagoda?

Early morning, year-round

How long do you need at Long Son Pagoda?

1 hour

What are the opening hours of Long Son Pagoda?

07:00 - 17:00

Did you know

The white Buddha on the hilltop is 24m tall, seated on a lotus throne.
About 150 stone steps lead from the pagoda courtyard up to the statue.
Portraits around the statue's base commemorate the monks who self-immolated in 1963.
Halfway up the hill stands a reclining Buddha 14m long.

Travel tips

Beware people at the foot of the steps who claim to be guides and then demand money — entry is entirely free.
Climb early; the steps have no shade and the middle of the day is fierce.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_S%C6%A1n_Temple

Updated: 2026-08-16