{"id":12196,"date":"2021-12-05T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-05T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/girlaroundtheworld.co.uk\/?p=12196"},"modified":"2023-05-08T13:25:15","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T12:25:15","slug":"da-nang-marble-mountain-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/girlaroundtheworld.co.uk\/da-nang-marble-mountain-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Da Nang Marble Mountain, Vietnam – Everything You Need to Know Before You Go"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you planning a trip to the Da Nang Marble Mountain in Vietnam<\/a>? That\u2019s an amazing idea, as this is a unique destination and one of the highlights of the entire country! In case you\u2019re wondering when to go, how to properly organise your trip and which tours to choose from all the options out there, I\u2019m here to help. Scroll down to find my complete Marble Mountain guide!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A visit to the Marble Mountains is one of the most popular day trip ideas, especially if you\u2019re in Hoi An.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But let\u2019s start with the beginning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>Where are the Marble Mountains?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The world-famous Marble Mountains are a cluster of 5 limestone and marble hills 7 km south of Da Nang<\/strong> in Vietnam, in Ng\u0169 H\u00e0nh S\u01a1n District. They\u2019re located in central Vietnam, right on the coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a Marble Mountain map, so you can clearly understand their location in the country:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>Why visit the Marble Mountains in Da Nang?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The mountains are named after the elements: Thuy (water), Moc (wood), Hoa (fire), Tho (earth) and Kim (metal). As I mentioned in the introduction, the Marble Mountains in Da Nang have become one of the most popular attractions in Vietnam over the years!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what\u2019s so special about them?<\/strong> Well, on one hand, the site is famous for its importance in the crafts of stone sculpting, but it\u2019s also an important place of worship for Buddhists; some statues there are more than 400 years old. Needless to say that this place has big cultural importance and a rich history as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>What can you see there?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Even though you might be expecting just a simple mountain, there\u2019s quite a lot to see here! You can spend around half a day on-site (let\u2019s say around 3-4 hours<\/strong>), just walking around and exploring the numerous caves, tunnels, pagodas, temples and a beautiful summit. There are even some bullet holes dating back to the Vietnam War!<\/p>\n\n\n

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As said before, there are a total of five Marble Mountains. The only mountain available for tourists to explore is the \u2018Water\u2019 Mountain (named Thuy Son), where you can find caves that lead to beautifully built pagodas, a few viewpoints, lots of outdoors temples and constructions, and so much more! The best part? Thuy Son Mountain also has the highest summit of them all, so you\u2019ll have a unique, panoramic view of the other mountains and the entire coast as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll find a little stall at the entrance where you can pay for your entrance ticket, and then you can choose whether you want to take the stairs or the elevator. The hike to the summit consists of 156 rather steep marble steps. It\u2019s not really a breeze, but it\u2019s not that hard either! But, in all honesty, the elevator is so cheap that I wouldn\u2019t blame you if you chose to shorten the ride.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Underneath the Marble Mountains, you can find the stone-carving village of Non Nuoc<\/strong>. The village is a part of Da Nang city and it has been a stone carving hub since the 17th century. There are over 600 families around the village producing statues, jewellery and artwork using the marble collected from the mountains. The stone itself and the products made from it have been exported to many countries and they\u2019re quite popular!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>Ticket prices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To enter the mountain and its tourist attractions, H\u00f2n Th\u1ee7y S\u01a1n<\/a>, you must pay a small entrance fee. There is an additional fee for those who would rather go up the mountain using the elevator, but you can avoid that fee by taking the stairs instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marble Mountain Da Nang entrance fee:<\/strong> 40.000 VND (1.80 US$)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elevator fee:<\/strong> 15.000 VND (0.65 US$)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>How to get to the Marble Mountains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Marble Mountains are located around 10km from the city of Da Nang, on the Southeast side. Because of its prime location, it is quite easy to get to this destination, no matter if you\u2019re visiting from Da Nang or Hoi An. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You have two options here: you can either join an organised tour, where a professional guide will take care of everything, including roundtrip transportation – or you can take a taxi if you want to visit on your own<\/strong>. You can order a taxi on-demand using the Grab<\/a> app, which is basically the Vietnamese version of Uber. They have lower fees than regular Vietnamese taxis and your trip will be stress-free.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

FROM HOI AN<\/h3>\n\n\n

A Grab from Hoi An to the Marble Mountains should cost around 250.000 VND to 350.000 each way (11 to 15 US$). There is around 20km between the two points and the ride should not take more than half an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n

FROM DA NANG<\/h3>\n\n\n

From Da Nang to the Marble Mountain, the Grab costs around 100.000 VND each way (4.30 US$). The ride takes around 5 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternatively, if you\u2019re in Da Nang already, you can also hire a scooter for the day of your visit – this way you can also go and explore other places as well. The cost is around 5 US$ for the entire day and the scooter parking at the Mountains is 3.000 VND (0,15 US$).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>Best tours of Da Nang Marble Mountains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you\u2019re looking for that extra bit of information about the mountains and that extra insight on the Buddhist culture from a local guide that knows what he\/she\u2019s talking about, taking a tour would be ideal for you. Plus, the tours are excellent if you want to squeeze in some other close-by destinations such as My Son Sanctuary or Son Tra Peninsula. There are numerous tours from different travel agencies you can take, but they will all offer a similar experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the best options I have selected for you. All of them offer different itineraries and activities, so you can pick your Marble Mountain tour depending on your preferences:<\/p>\n\n\n

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