Marble Mountains

Marble Mountains (Vietnamese: Ngũ Hành Sơn) are a masterpiece of natural landscape bestowed upon Da Nang. This complex of 5 mountains grows close together, capturing the beauty of nature and spirituality and offering visitors a journey through wonderful landscapes.

General information about Marble Mountains 

Marble Mountains is a popular tourist destination. It is located in Ngu Hanh Son Ward, about 8km east of Da Nang Central. With its convenient location, Marble Mountains has become a popular destination for visitors to the central region’s historical and heritage sites.

Sightseeing ticket price

Non Nuoc tourist area, located in the Marble Mountains in Da Nang, is open to both domestic and foreign tourists, allowing them to enjoy the area’s wonderful natural beauty. Below is information about tour ticket prices by type:

Visit Thuy Mountain:

• Adults: 40,000 VND/person
• Students: 10,000 VND/person
• Children under 1 year old: Free

Visit Am Phu cave:

• Adults: 20,000 VND/person
• Students: 7,000 VND/person
• Children: Free
• Using the elevator to visit Marble Mountains (going up and down): 30,000 VND/person

Opening hours

The Marble Mountains scenic area is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. However, you should arrive 1.5 hours before closing time to fully explore the area!

Some notes when visiting

Some things to note when visiting Marble Mountains that you need to know include:

• The path on Ngu Hanh Son Mountain is mainly a mountain road with many steps, and many sections are covered in moss and easy to slip on. Therefore, wear comfortable shoes, walk carefully, and stay calm.
• If there are older people in the group, use the elevator at gate number 2 to save energy and avoid slippery paths when exploring Thuy Son Mountain.
• To fully enjoy the beauty and historical value of Marble Mountains, you can hire a guide or narrator to better understand and appreciate this place.
• During the tour, you will see many unique souvenirs along with exquisite stone sculptures. If you want to buy it as a gift, you can find it here, but don’t forget to negotiate the price before buying.

What are the five mountains in Marble Mountains in Da Nang?

The Marble Mountains scenic relic complex includes 5 limestone mountains: Hoa (Fire), Thuy (Water), Moc (Wood), Kim (Metal), and Tho (Earth) Mount. Each mountain has a unique characteristic, attracting tourists to visit and travel.

Thuy Mountain is the most beautiful of the mountains in Marble Mountains

Traveling to Da Nang without checking out Thuy Mountain, the largest mountain and one of the most beautiful sights worth visiting in Da Nang, will be a great regret. This destination is rich in spirituality, culture, and history. Reaching the summit of Thuy Mount, visitors will be overwhelmed by the unique natural scenery of Marble Mountain, the distant city skyline, and the beautiful, poetic beaches surrounding it.

Thuy Mount, also known as Tam Thai Mountain, covers about 15 hectares and reaches up to 160 meters. Thuy Mount, with 3 peaks and located on 3 floors, includes:
– Thuong Thai: the highest mountain, possessing many monumental works such as Tam Thai pagoda, Tu Tam pagoda, Hanh Cung area, Vong Giang Dai, Hoa Nghiem cave…
– Trung Thai: a little lower than Thuong Thai, there are wonders such as Van Can Nguyet Quat Gate, Thien Phuoc Dia cave, Thien Long cave…
– Ha Thai: The lowest mountain of Thuy Son, where there are Linh Ung Pagoda, Xa Loi Tower, Vong Hai Observation Deck, and Tang Chon Cave…

In particular, visitors to Marble Mountains also have the opportunity to admire two precious ancient mascots: the Pho Da Son Linh Trung Buddha stele at Hoa Nghiem cave and the heart-shaped tablet with the king’s autograph, Minh Mang.

Kim Mount – Where the Quan Am Pagoda is located

Kim Mount has a cave about more than 50 meters long hidden at the bottom. Inside the cave are layers of very beautiful stalactites, with diverse shapes and clear, sharp lines. In particular, the stalactites cling to the cliffs, forming a life-sized statue of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva majestically standing on a coiled dragon.

This is a destination not to be missed for spiritual tourism followers. Kim Mount is also famous for the traditional Avalokiteśvara festival held every year to preserve and spread Buddhist culture.

Moc Mount with white marble Avalokiteśvara

Moc Mount has a white marble block shaped like a sitting person, impressing many visitors. Locals often call the stone block Quan Am (Avalokiteśvara) or Co Mu. This is the only mountain in Marble Mountains that has no pagodas or spirituality, and very few trees.

History records that in the past, the mountains were steep and magnificent, with piles of small white rocks protruding with striking vividness. However, over time, extensive excavation of the mountain slopes in the North and south has made Moc Mount uneven.

Hoa Mount

Hoa Mount consists of two twin mountains, Am Hoa Mount and Duong Hoa Mount. Am Hoa Mountain is located in the east and is an attractive destination for passionate tourists who want to learn about rocks and art. At Am Hoa Mount, the slopes are tilted and broken, and unique trees grow in the rock crevices. In particular, a cave below connects the South side to the North side.

Duong Hoa Mount is located in the west. The ancient Linh Son pagoda stands there, and behind it is Huyen Vy cave. In addition, Pho Da Son cave contains the Pho Da Son pagoda, with historical stories about King Minh Mang’s sister.

Tho Mount is famous for 1 tunnel and 4 pagodas

Tho Mount impresses with its steep cliffs. This place, located in the north of the Marble Mountains, has very few trees. East of Tho Mount, there is a cave about 20m deep; the entrance is very narrow. In addition, there is Bo De Cave, also known as the “Da Chong Mountain Tunnel”. It is a historical relic, once a hiding place and a place of activities for ancient revolutionary soldiers.

Today, the site still retains traces of Champa architecture. At the foot of the mountain are Long Hoa and Hue Quang pagodas.

Attractive destinations not to be missed at Marble Mountains

In total, there are 11 pagodas on Marble Mountains in Da Nang, scattered across 5 mountains: Sac Tu Van Long Pagoda, Ba Da Pagoda, Hue Quang Pagoda, Huong Son Pagoda, Khue Bac Pagoda, Linh Ung Non Nuoc Pagoda, Long Hoa Pagoda, Pho Da Pagoda, Quan The Am Pagoda, Tam Thai Pagoda, and Thai Binh Pagoda, and countless other attractions. So if you want to visit the Marble Mountains, it will take a lot of time. So, in this article, we would like to mention the most beautiful landscapes that should not be missed

Linh Ung Pagoda – Non Nuoc

Linh Ung Pagoda, nearly 200 years old, is located on Thuy Mountain. The sacred place is surrounded by mountains and features an impressive system of towers and statues. In the main hall of Linh Ung Pagoda, visitors will see a series of dharma statues, including three Buddha statues, Manjushri Bodhisattva, Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, Avalokiteshvara, Sakyamuni Tathagata, and Ksitigarbha. The Chuan De sound is elaborately crafted, including 2 statues of Ho Phap and the Eighteen Arhats…

The pagoda’s tiled roof features yin and yang, and the top is decorated with the image of “Two Dragons flanking the Moon”. To the right of the pagoda is the Quan Am Cac, built on a lake and surrounded by stupas.

Tam Thai Pagoda has ancient Buddhist architecture

Built more than 400 years ago, this ancient pagoda is one of Da Nang’s oldest and is surrounded by charming natural scenery. The main hall of Tam Thai Pagoda houses a large bronze Maitreya Buddha on a lotus throne, flanked by statues of Quan Thanh and a Bodhisattva. The pagoda’s roof is two-story, covered with lapis lazuli tiles and decorated with “Two Dragons flanking the Moon”.

Every year, the temple welcomes many tourists, Buddhist monks, and nuns.

Am Phu Cave – a dark and mysterious cave

Am Phu Cave is a famous cave many tourists visit on their journey to explore the Marble Mountains. In front of the cave is the Yin-Yang Bridge, and the road inside Am Phu Cave splits in two directions: Heaven and Hell. The cave is uniquely constructed and contains many legends that are half real and half virtual.

Am Phu Cave has 12 prison doors, each overseen by an official. Here, you will see a scene that recreates the underworld legend: the punishments people face after going to hell… After visiting Hell, remember to step onto the path to Heaven to feel like you’ve just been resurrected, escaping the horror of hell.

Huyen Khong – the most beautiful cave in Ngu Hanh Son

Huyen Khong Cave is an open-air cave and one of the most beautiful in the Marble Mountains. When light shines into the cave, it creates an extremely shimmering, magical scene, making visitors feel as if they are stepping into a fairyland.

In addition, this destination attracts tourists to pray for fortune at the Lady Fairy Temple and for peace and health at the Lord Thuong Ngan Temple.

Vong Giang observation deck

The Vong Giang observation deck sits on Thuy Mountain, offering ideal panoramic views of the Marble Mountains complex and the Cam Le and Co Co rivers. This river viewing platform sits opposite the Tam Thai Pagoda, with a narrow path and slightly winding natural stone steps.

The Vong Giang observation deck is now built into a quadrilateral house, allowing visitors to enjoy the beautiful surrounding scenery.

Non Nuoc Marble Stone Village

After Marble Mountains, visitors can visit Non Nuoc Marble Stone Village, a famous traditional stone-carving village in Da Nang. Upon arrival, you will be immersed in a world of artistic sculpture, surrounded by exquisite works crafted by sculptors’ creative hands. The village features a variety of images, such as Buddha statues and animals, sculpted with meticulous, highly sophisticated craftsmanship.

Marble Mountains is not only an impressive natural landscape but also has an extensive history. On March 22, 1990, the Ministry of Culture recognized this place as a National Historical and Cultural relic. Remember to save this useful travel guide before visiting Da Nang.

Source: collected by Thien An

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