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Where is Marble Mountain?

Marble Mountain is located in Da Nang city. It is 8 kilometers from the city center to the South and about 20 kilometers from Hoi An Ancient to the North.

Name and meaning

Marble Mountain is the English name. In Vietnam, it’s called “Ngu Hanh Son”- which basically means 5 elements, or “ Non Nuoc”- which basically means “mountain” and “water”.

According to Eastern belief or Chinese philosophy, the whole universe is created by 5 elements including Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. In 1825, Ming Mang (the second King of the Nguyen Dynasty) visited this place and saw a group of 5 mountains, so he named it “Ngu Hanh Son”, which means 5 elements.

Legend of Marble Mountain

Once upon a time, there was a giant dragon appearing in a big storm and flying in the sky. Then all of a sudden, the dragon laid a golden egg. After some time, the golden egg hatched and was broken into 5 big pieces. These pieces nowadays are 5 mountains as people see today.

Buddism – The national religion of Viet Nam

One of the most fascinating religions and has the most influence on Vietnamese culture is Buddhism. Marble Mountain is the place for local people to come and practice Buddhism, specifically Mahayana Buddism.  Therefore, Marble Mountain is a great place for you to get to know more about Buddhism, especially Buddhism practice and concepts such as reincarnation, karma, 4 noble truths, the 8-fold path, and so on.  

Marble Mountain – The natural gift

Marble Mountain is considered a gift that nature has endowed upon Da Nang city. Thousand years ago, Marble Mountain was still a group of islands surrounded by the ocean. Due to the geographical and geological change, it has become Marble Moutain as we can see today. Huyen Khong Cave is the most magnificent and largest cave in the Marble Mountains. This is also the most “check-in” spot in Marble Mountain because of its spectacular view. 

How to visit Marble Mountain?

• If you are in Da Nang or Hoi An and are confident to drive, a scooter is the best option.
• Join a tour with a local and knowledgeable tour guide.
• Entrance ticket: 40 000 VND/ 1 person
• Elevator: 15 000/ 1 person

*Tips:

• The way up is quite stiff and has many steps. It’s easier to take the elevator up and then walk down.
• Shoes would be recommended as you need to climb mountains.