Despite its later birth than many other cities, Da Lat does have many pagodas, both as places of worship and beauty spots for visitors.
Linh Son Pagoda is one of the most typical and oldest one in Da Lat, built from 1936 to 1940, about 1 kilometer from the City. Linh Son Pagoda is a gathering place for worship for a large number of Buddhists and visitors on the occasion of important Festivals. On its roof are two symmetric and tortuous dragons, eminent in the blue sky.
On its left side is an octagonal tower with beautiful outlines.
Another spot much visited by tourists is Thien Vuong Co Sat Pagoda, also call Chinese Pagoda, 5 kilometers from the town center. At the beginning, the pagoda was made of wood in 1958, and afterwards rebuilt in 1989. At the back of the pagoda is a peaceful pine forest, enhancing the calmness of this monastic place. Particularly, in the rear hall there worshiped three Buddha Statues made of sandalwood, each of 4 meters height, 1.5 tons weight, from Hong Kong.