Marble Mountains

Ngũ Hành Sơn

Five marble and limestone peaks with cave temples, the Huyen Khong Cave where sunlight pours in, and summit viewpoints overlooking Da Nang's coastline.

Marble Mountains lies on the coast between Da Nang and Hoi An and consists of five limestone and marble peaks, named after metal, wood, water, fire and earth. The largest, Thuy Son (Water Mountain), is the only one open to visitors. It holds several Vietnamese temples, including Linh Ung Pagoda and Tam Thai Pagoda, along with Buddha-filled caves. The most famous is Huyen Khong Cave, whose ceiling has a natural opening. Around midday, sunlight streams through it in a shaft of light, the best time for photos. The viewing terraces on the summit overlook the coastline and the city of Da Nang in the distance. Admission is 40,000 VND. For 15,000 VND more you can take the lift and skip 156 steps, and Am Phu Cave costs an extra 20,000 VND. A suggested route is: lift up, Linh Ung Pagoda, the sea-view terrace, Huyen Khong Cave, Tam Thai Pagoda, then walk down through Gate 1. The whole visit takes 1.5 to 2 hours. At the foot of the mountain is a famous stone-carving village where you can buy marble crafts, and small items can be shipped home. A taxi from central Da Nang takes about 15 minutes and from Hoi An about 25 minutes. It is usually visited on the way between Da Nang and Hoi An. Notes: Wear non-slip shoes, as the caves are damp. Avoid revealing clothing when visiting the temples.

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