A Scenic Walk in the Marble Mountains of Da Nang City, Danang, Vietnam

Located in the Ng农 H脿nh S啤n District of 膼脿 N岷祅g, the Marble Mountains is a scenic cluster of five limestone peaks representing the five elements of metal, water, wood, fire and earth. Revered as a sacred spiritual site by Vietnamese emperors and people from all walks of life, a visit to the Central Vietnam is simply not finished without stopping by this site that holds a special place in the heart of the people.

You will have to climb upwards more than a few steps, including some of which are made from uneven cuts of solid stone. Though it does not require any technical climbing, some parts of the walk are more suitable for those who are of good mobility.

Marble Mountains houses a network of caves, tunnels, towers and pagodas from the Mahayana Buddhism tradition. As such, exploring the Marble Mountains can feel like walking through a maze, but fret not, this guide will be able to walk you through the sites in order so that you do not feel confused.

While there are five mountains in total, this guide will focus on Thuy Son (Water Mountain), the largest and the most famous of them. Hence, without further ado鈥� ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: A Scenic Walk in the Marble Mountains of Da Nang City
Guide Location: Vietnam » Danang
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Andrew Darwitan
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