Marble Mountains Da Nang: Caves, Pagodas and Viewpoints
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Southeast of Da Nang, a cluster of peaks hides caves, pagodas and sea views behind a stone staircase. Ngu Hanh Son, the Marble Mountains, is a scenic area of six peaks: Thuy Son, Kim Son, Hoa Son (Duong Hoa and Am Hoa), Tho Son and Moc Son, named after the five elements.[1]
For caves, pagodas and viewpoints, head for Thuy Son. It has nine caves, five pagodas and towers, and two lookouts, Vong Giang Dai and Vong Hai Dai.[1] Huyen Khong Cave and Tang Chon Cave are among the highlights, and Linh Ung and Tam Thai pagodas sit on the slopes.[1] Am Phu Cave lies south of Thuy Son at the foot of the mountain. It is dark inside, and the deeper you go, the darker it gets.[1]
Tickets, hours and the elevator
The scenic area is open 07:00 to 17:00.[2] The Da Nang tourism portal gives these 2026 reference prices, and the elevator is charged separately:
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Thuy Son, adult | 40,000 VND[2] |
| Thuy Son, student | 10,000 VND[2] |
| Am Phu Cave, adult | 20,000 VND[2] |
| Am Phu Cave, student | 7,000 VND[2] |
| Elevator | 15,000 VND one way, 30,000 VND round trip[1] |
| Guided interpretation | 50,000 VND per group[1] |
Children under 6 enter free.[2] Buy your Thuy Son ticket at Gate 1 or Gate 2.[1] Am Phu has its own ticket, so add it if you want the cave. Prices and hours change, so a quick look at the portal before you go is enough.
The entrance is at 81 Huyen Tran Cong Chua Street, about 8 km southeast of the city center.[1]
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Plan your visit
Leave Da Nang around 7:30 to 8:00. The ride takes about 15 minutes, and the morning is the coolest time for climbing. In summer, arrive before 9:00 or after 16:00 to avoid the midday heat.[1] Allow three to four hours for the area.[1]
You reach the top of Thuy Son either by climbing more than 150 stone steps or by taking the glass elevator.[1] From Vong Giang Dai you look over the rivers and the city. From Vong Hai Dai, reached by stone steps to the right of Linh Ung Pagoda, you look out over the golden beach and the sea toward Cu Lao Cham island.[1]
At the foot of the mountains lies the Non Nuoc stone-carving village, recognized as national intangible cultural heritage in 2014.[1] Many visitors combine the Marble Mountains with Hoi An on the same day, about 30 minutes away by car along the coastal road.[1]
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Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] Da Nang Tourism Promotion Center: Danh thắng Ngũ Hành Sơn - Cổng thông tin du lịch thành phố Đà Nẵng. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
- [2] Da Nang Tourism Promotion Center: Plan Your Da Nang Journey 2026 - Updated Admission Prices for Attractions and Tourist Sites. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ngu Hanh Son, commonly called the Marble Mountains, is a scenic area of six peaks about 8 km southeast of Da Nang city center. The peaks are named after the five elements.
Thuy Son. It has nine caves, five pagodas and towers and two viewpoints, including Huyen Khong Cave, Linh Ung Pagoda and Vong Giang Dai.
Thuy Son costs 40,000 VND for adults and 10,000 VND for students. Am Phu Cave costs 20,000 VND for adults and 7,000 VND for students. Children under 6 are free.
No. The elevator is charged separately: 15,000 VND one way or 30,000 VND round trip. The alternative is climbing more than 150 stone steps.
The scenic area is open from 07:00 to 17:00.
Plan three to four hours in the morning for the Marble Mountains.
The address is 81 Huyen Tran Cong Chua Street, Ngu Hanh Son Ward, about 8 km southeast of the city center. The ride from central Da Nang takes about 15 minutes.
Yes. The village lies at the foot of the mountains and was recognized as national intangible cultural heritage in 2014.
