The Marble Mountains (Ngũ Hành Sơn) – A True Masterpiece of Nature

Da Nang's Marble Mountains: Where Majestic Nature Meets Deep Spiritual Culture, a Defining Landmark of Central Vietnam
A Unique Beauty in the Heart of Da Nang
With a harmonious blend of natural ecological beauty and spiritual cultural life, the Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son) increasingly attract tourists.

The Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son) are a Special National Relic with many beautiful, unique, and captivating landscapes.
The Marble Mountains are a masterpiece of natural landscape bestowed by creation upon the land of Da Nang.
Boasting a harmonious blend of natural ecological beauty and spiritual cultural life, this destination increasingly draws tourists.
The Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son) are located in Ngu Hanh Son District, Da Nang City, spanning a vast area of nearly 2 square kilometers.
This is a beloved destination for travelers exploring the Central Heritage Road, which includes Hue Imperial City, Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son), Hoi An Ancient Town, and My Son Sanctuary.
The Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son) complex consists of six limestone mountains: Kim Son, Moc Son, Thuy Son, Tho Son, Duong Hoa Son, and Am Hoa Son.
While the mountains vary in size, their shapes appear quite similar from a distance; notably, each mountain boasts a distinct rock color.
Thuy Son Mountainstands approximately 160m tall and occupies a vast 15-hectare area facing northeast.
Thuy Son Mountain is also known as Tam Thai Mountain because its three peaks are arranged in three tiers, resembling the three Tam Thai stars at the tail of the Big Dipper constellation.
This is the tallest, largest, and most beautiful mountain within the Marble Mountains complex.

A view of Thuy Son Mountain at the Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son).
At the summit of Thuy Son Mountain, you'll discover two rare ancient artifacts: a golden plaque shaped like a flaming heart with an inscription by King Minh Mang, and the Pho Da Son Linh Trung Phat stele.
From the peak of Thuy Son, visitors will be awestruck by the spectacular natural scenery of the entire Marble Mountains and can admire panoramic views of the distant city, framed by picturesque beaches.
Moc Son Mountainis located southeast of the Marble Mountains, running parallel to Thuy Son Mountain. Here, visitors can admire an incredibly impressive, pristine white marble statue of the Goddess of Mercy (Quan Am).
Moc Son Mountain is also known locally as 'Rooster Comb Mountain' due to its shape resembling a rooster's comb. The mountain has sparse vegetation and steep slopes. Here, visitors can pay respects at the temple dedicated to Thach Nghe To Su, the revered founder of the Non Nuoc stone carving craft.
Kim Son Mountainis situated north of the two Hoa Son peaks. From a distance, Kim Son Mountain appears like a giant, inverted bell.
Nestled against the mountain are the sacred Quan The Am Pagoda and the ancient Quan Am Cave.
Annually, in the second lunar month, Kim Son Mountain hosts the national Quan The Am (Goddess of Mercy) Festival of the Marble Mountains, attracting numerous Buddhist devotees who come to pay homage.
Visiting Kim Son Mountain, travelers can explore a cave that spirals deep into the mountain's base. This cave is approximately 64m long, 20m high, and 10m wide. Inside, numerous sparkling stalactites and stalagmites create ethereal shapes.
Notably, right at the cave entrance stands an exceptionally beautiful, life-sized stalactite statue of Bodhisattva Quan The Am.
At its base is a winding stalactite formation resembling a dragon, reminiscent of the legend of Quan Am Nam Hai (Goddess of Mercy of the Southern Sea).
Hoa Son Mountainis located southwest of Da Nang's Marble Mountains, opposite Kim Son Mountain. It is a twin peak, comprising Duong Hoa Son and Am Hoa Son.
The two peaks share a common base but rise separately, connected by a prominent rocky ridge. Along this ridge, visitors can stop at Ung Thien Pagoda.
Duong Hoa Son Mountain is taller than Am Hoa Son Mountain and boasts a magnificent, breathtaking beauty. A visit to Duong Hoa Son Mountain allows you to pay homage at two ancient pagodas, Linh Son and Pho Da Son, and explore Huyen Vi Cave and Pho Da Son Cave.
To the south of Duong Hoa Son Mountain, you'll find the remnants of Cham temple towers.
Tho Son Mountainalso known as Da Chong Mountain (Stacked Stone Mountain), is the lowest and longest mountain in the Marble Mountains complex.
From a distance, Tho Son Mountain resembles a sleeping dragon on a sandy beach. The mountain features two undulating tiers atop rocky formations.
According to locals, Tho Son Mountain is a sacred site. In ancient times, the Cham people chose it as a garrison, and archaeologists have discovered traces of Cham civilization at the southern base of the mountain.
Visiting Tho Son Mountain, you can admire Hue Quang Pagoda and Long Hoa Pagoda, and explore the remnants of tunnels and the Nam Tho Son archaeological site.
Da Chong Mountain features steep cliffs and sparse vegetation. To the east of the mountain is Bo De Cave, approximately 20m long, with a passage leading upwards.
Previously, the cave housed the Da Chong Mountain tunnels, a hiding place and secret operational base for our soldiers during the resistance wars against the French and Americans.

The mountains within the Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son) complex.
When visiting the Marble Mountains, travelers should not miss Huyen Khong Cave, an open-air grotto and one of the most beautiful caves in the complex.
When sunlight streams into the cave, it creates a shimmering, ethereal scene, making visitors feel as if they've stepped into a fairyland.
The Marble Mountains boast a dense system of relics, including dozens of pagodas, hermitages, towers, shrines, and hundreds of rare artifacts and antiques, embodying the beliefs of the Vietnamese, Chinese, and indigenous Cham people.
After exploring the Marble Mountains, visitors can stop by Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village, a renowned traditional handicraft village in Da Nang specializing in fine art stone sculpture.
Here, visitors can immerse themselves in a world of artistic sculpture, admiring exquisitely beautiful works crafted by the creative hands of skilled artisans.
The Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son) were designated a National Relic in 1980 and a National Cultural and Historical Relic in 1990.
On December 24, 2018, the Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son) were officially recognized as a Special National Relic.
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Update day : 20/12/2023
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