Images of a colossal stone Buddha have been circulating on social media, highlighting Da Nang’s newest cultural landmark. The 65‑meter figure dominates the Da Son area and attracts visitors even though the work is still unfinished.

The Buddha statue is carved from a single block of stone, stands 65 meters tall and covers more than 1,800 square meters. Construction is about 80 percent complete, yet people come daily to admire the unfinished monument.

Work on the companion Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva statue has not yet begun, and equipment remains on site. Because the appraisal documents and construction permit do not specify a deadline, there is no set completion date.

The municipal People’s Committee gave principle approval for the project, a detailed zoning plan was adopted in 2014, and a construction permit was issued in 2016. Phu My Hoa Company Limited is responsible for developing the Da Son Spiritual and Cultural Park, which includes the Buddha and the Avalokitesvara statues. These steps have allowed the massive stone work to continue despite the lack of a fixed deadline.

The 65‑meter stone Buddha remains a work in progress, but its sheer scale and ongoing development keep it at the centre of public fascination. Its gradual advancement demonstrates how Vietnam is shaping a monumental cultural landmark step by step.