Marble Mountains Da nang Guides: Caves, Pagodas & Panoramic Views

Known as a famous tourist attraction in Danang, Marble Mountains, also called Ngu Hanh Son in Vietnamese, is a marvelous spot for tourists to discover. It is famous for its natural hidden beauty with plenty of limestone caves. Today, Sun Getaways Travel wants to introduce Danang Marble Mountains Vietnam to you. Let’s take a look!

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Marble Mountains Travel Guides

Location and Entrance fee

Travelers can easily find Marble Mountains Danang at 52 Huyen Tran Cong Chua, Hoa Hai Ward, Ngu Hanh Son District. About 8 kilometers from Da Nang city center, it is not difficult for tourists to get there. The Marble Mountain Da Nang ticket is nearly 40000 VND. Moreover, if you want to experience the Marble Mountain Da Nang lift, you need to pay 15000 VND/way. In general, the Marble Mountain Danang entrance fee is not expensive. It is extremely cheap in total.

How to get to Marble Mountain from Da Nang?

The common routes people often select are from Da Nang to the Marble Mountains or Da Nang airport to Marble Mountain. The distance getting to the mountain is not too far, just nearly 8 kilometers. There are several means of transportation for people to reach “Ngu Hanh Son” such as scooters, buses, or taxis. In case you take a taxi, you can book one from Han River Taxi, Mai Linh Taxi, or Huong Lua Taxi in Da Nang city. Those are credit transport companies for you to choose from.

If you decide to choose a scooter and admire the natural beauty during the journey, let’s follow Võ Nguyên Giáp Street and then get to Trường Sa to go to Non-Nước Street. Another is to drive along Lê Văn Hiến Street to get to Non Nước. You have to spend roughly 15 minutes reaching Marble Mountain by scooter. 

Last but not least, you can take a bus to move to the mountains from Da Nang. When you are from Da Nang to Marble Mountain by bus, it takes nearly 20 minutes to commute on the road.

Best time to visit Marble Mountain

The best time to visit Marble Mountain should be in the dry season to ensure your safety. Hence, the dry season lasts from December to August. This is the time when Danang weather is mild, not too hot. Most importantly, it is suitable for people to join outdoor activities such as trekking or climbing mountains.

Between September to November, the temperature will drop and the Marble Mountain Danang weather will be rainy all day as a result of the rainy season. Thus, it is quite dangerous for you to travel to the mountains this time. The route leading to the peak will be wet, which makes you easily slip.

Marble Mountains Danang History

There is a legend Cham story of the mountains often told by locals. A long time ago, a big mother dragon giving birth to five dragon eggs lived in the mountains. Following time, a beautiful fairy came from the eggs, five eggshells turned into five different mountains in this area. It is known as today’s Marble Mountains.

The Marble Mountains is a complex of five limestone peaks named: “Ngu Hanh Son” by the Minh Mang King. Its name presents five natural elements: water, wood, metal, water, wood, fire, and earth. However, during the war between Vietnam and France, French geologists discovered this area with a huge source of marble inside. Then, the French called it: “Marble Mountain” and this name has been used until now.

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What to Explore in Marble Mountain?

However, what can tourists discover when traveling to Marble Mountain? There are plenty of places for visitors to discover such as famous water mountains, holy pagodas, mysterious caves, and pristine beaches.

Visit Water Mountain (Thuy Son)

First, let’s visit Thuy Son – or known as Tam Thai! This is one of the most marvelous and highest mountains here. Thuy Son reaches nearly 106 meters in height compared to the sea level. Taking advantage of its height, it is an ideal place to admire the panoramic views of Danang City and its beaches.

Nevertheless, tourists may spend so much energy to conquer Water Mountain because it has hundreds of stairs leading to the peak. If you do not have enough time and energy, you can buy an elevator ticket to reach the top faster.

Marble Mountain Pagodas

Lind Ung Pagoda is a must-visit place in Danang. Constructed in 1997, it is situated on Water Mountain’s peak with over 200 holy Buddha statues. The pagoda always brings the peaceful to visitors. That is the reason why this place is a favorite for those who would like to bring back the piece of peace in their mind, especially Buddhists.

In addition to Linh Ung Pagoda, Tam Thai Pagoda is another well-known pagoda with a unique ancient structure including three main gates. It has a regulation depending on Buddhist culture that monks only use the middle gate. Besides, men will be allowed to enter the left gate while the right one is for women.

Marble Mountain Da Nang caves

The Marble Mountains Vietnam has a reputation for its large source of marble and limestone caves. The most attractive one that should be mentioned is Am Phu Cave – the biggest and most incredible cave here. Am Phu Cave is structured relying on the hell of Buddhism where humans will be punished for doing bad things when they are alive. People adore discovering this cave to check their mental health and bravery. 

Besides, Huyen Khong Cave, located opposite Am Phu Cave, is also an attractive place for people to explore. Tourists will find Da Nang Marble Mountain’s true beauty like heaven with plenty of limestone caves in different shapes in Huyen Khong. Hence, do not miss a boat to discover these caves during your trip!

Non Nuoc Village and Non Nuoc Beach

Finally, Non-Nuoc Village and Non-Nuoc Beach will be the last places for visitors. Non-Nuoc Village has existed in this area for more than 200 years of history. It is known as the hottest place located near Marble Mountain. The village attracts thousands of people visiting every year due to its delicate handicrafts and souvenirs like rings and necklaces. Due to its reputation for handicraft products, it is called: Non-Nuoc fine arts village.

Additionally, tourists can easily get to Non-Nuoc beach to admire the breathtaking view of sunset and sunrise. Only 10 10-minute walk from the mountain, people can immerse themselves in pristine seawater and join exciting water sports and activities such as playing volleyball or going fishing. 

Travel Tips

Here are several travel tips Sun Getaways Travel would like to show you after beginning your trip to Danang Marble Mountain:

• Wearing sports shoes will bring a better experience because you can walk and climb the mountain easily.
• You should remember to bring full-charge cameras to capture the most beautiful moments.
• If you visit the mountain at 7 am, you will have the most authentic experience with good weather, admire an outstanding view from the peak, and find it easier to climb the mountain.

Conclusion

To sum up, Marble Mountain Vietnam offers tourists a lot of valuable experiences from the cultural aspects to natural beauty. Sun Getaways Travel has just shown all the information to you. We hope that our article can give you general information about this beautiful mountain. Sun Getaways Travel wishes you a great and unforgettable journey to Danang Marble Mountain.